| Year: | 2012 |
| Team: | Winston-Salem State Rams |
| Sport: | football |
| Conference: | Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association |
| Short Conf: | CIAA |
| Record: | 14–1 |
| Conf Record: | 7–0 |
| Head Coach: | Connell Maynor |
| Hc Year: | 3rd |
| Stadium: | Bowman Gray Stadium |
| Champion: | Black college national champion CIAA champion |
| Conf Champ: | CIAA Championship Game |
| Conf Champ Result: | W 34–19 vs. |
| Bowl: | NCAA Division II Championship Game |
| Bowl Result: | L 7–35 vs. Valdosta State |
The 2012 Winston-Salem State Rams football team represented Winston-Salem State University as a member of the Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association (CIAA) during the 2012 NCAA Division II football season. Led by third-year head coach Connell Maynor, the Rams compiled an overall record of 14–1, with a conference record of 7–0, and finished as CIAA champion. At the conclusion of the season, Winston-Salem State were also recognized as black college national champion.