Kickoff: 1:00 PM ET
Venue: Audi Field, Washington, D.C. (Capacity: ~20,000)
Broadcast: ESPN+ / Local radio
Weather Forecast (Washington, D.C.)
Temperature: ~79°F (26°C) at kickoff
Conditions: Mostly sunny, light winds (5–7 mph)
Impact: Comfortable early fall conditions; no weather disruptions expected.
Injury Report
Hampton Pirates (CAA):
QB Isaiah Freeman – Healthy, 321 yards, 3 TDs, 1 INT through 3 games.
RB Isaiah Freeman (dual-threat) – Also leads team in rushing with 242 yards, 1 TD.
WR MarShawn Ferguson Jr. – Healthy, 77 yards, 1 TD.
Howard Bison (MEAC):
QB Tyriq Starks – Healthy, 420 yards, 4 TDs, 1 INT.
RB Tyrell Kerney – Healthy, 98 rushing yards.
WR Zamir Jackson – Healthy, 81 yards, 1 TD.
Key Player Matchups
QB Isaiah Freeman (Hampton) vs. Howard Secondary
Freeman is both Hampton’s leading passer and rusher, making him the focal point of the Pirates’ offense.
WR MarShawn Ferguson Jr. (Hampton) vs. Howard Corners
Ferguson’s ability to stretch the field will test Howard’s pass defense.
QB Tyriq Starks (Howard) vs. Hampton Pass Rush
Starks has been efficient, but Hampton’s defensive front will look to disrupt his rhythm.
RB Tyrell Kerney (Howard) vs. Hampton Linebackers
Kerney’s ability to establish the run could open up play-action opportunities for the Bison.
Recent Team Form
Hampton Pirates (1–2, CAA)
9/13: L 33–30 (2OT) @ North Carolina A&T
9/6: W 27–20 vs. Elizabeth City State
8/30: L 28–14 @ Jackson State
Trend: Offense averaging 23.7 PPG; defense allowing 27 PPG.
Howard Bison (2–1, MEAC)
9/13: W 38–10 vs. Morgan State
9/6: L 55–7 @ Temple (FBS)
8/30: W 10–9 vs. Florida A&M
Trend: Defense strong in FCS play, offense inconsistent against stronger opponents.
Series History
Longstanding HBCU rivalry.
Last meeting (2024): Hampton defeated Howard 35–34 in a thriller.
Hampton has won the last three meetings (2022–2024).
Howard last defeated Hampton in 2018.
Betting Trends
Hampton:
2–3 ATS in last 5 games.
Overs hit in 3 of last 5.
1–4 SU in last 5 road games.
Howard:
3–2 ATS in last 5 games.
Unders hit in 3 of last 5.
4–1 SU in last 5 home games.
Head-to-Head: Hampton has covered in 3 straight meetings.
Historical Betting Results
Hampton: Profitable ATS in rivalry games; overs common when Freeman is effective.
Howard: Strong ATS at home; unders more frequent when defense controls tempo.
CAA vs. MEAC Trends: CAA teams cover ~60% of the time in September non-conference matchups.
Game Odds
Hampton Pirates 49.5
Howard Bison – 3.5
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odd Direct as of Friday, September 19, 2025
