Virginia State University has announced a five-year contract extension for head football coach Dr. Henry Frazier III following a successful season that brought the Trojans back to championship contention.

In his three seasons at the helm, Dr. Frazier has led the Trojans to a commendable 21-10 overall record, including an impressive 6-1 mark in CIAA play this past season. This culminated in their first championship game appearance since 2017. Hired in 2022, Dr. Frazier returned to the CIAA after a successful tenure at Bowie State from 2017 to 2020.

Under Dr. Frazier’s leadership, Virginia State has improved its conference performance each year, with a notable record of 17-6 in CIAA games. This consistency has positioned them as one of only four Division II HBCU football teams to maintain an overall winning record in each of the last three seasons, alongside Albany State, Fort Valley State, and Virginia Union.

With a career record of 98-78, Dr. Frazier is just two wins shy of reaching the 100-win milestone. His coaching accolades include previous head coaching stints at Prairie View A&M, where he ended a 28-year drought without a winning season, and North Carolina Central, where he secured the program’s first winning record in the MEAC.

Dr. Frazier’s proven track record and ability to turn around programs make him a key asset for Virginia State, which aims to build on this season’s success and strive for future championships.