Venue & Game Details
Kickoff Time: 6:00 PM ET
Venue: Rhodes Stadium, Elon, North Carolina
Capacity: ~14,000
Broadcast: FloFootball / ESPN+
Weather Forecast (Elon, NC)
Kickoff Temperature: ~77°F (25°C)
Conditions: Mostly cloudy to partly sunny
Wind: NNE 6 mph
Precipitation: ~16–17% chance of light showers
Impact: Mild, humid conditions; no major weather disruptions expected.
Injury Report
Hampton Pirates: No reported injuries.
Elon Phoenix: No reported injuries.
Key Player Matchups
Hampton QB vs. Elon Secondary
Hampton has struggled offensively, averaging just 14.0 ppg.
Elon’s defense allows 26.0 ppg but has been opportunistic.
Elon QB vs. Hampton Defense
Elon averages 36.0 ppg, showing explosive scoring ability.
Hampton’s defense has given up 28.0 ppg, vulnerable to big plays.
Hampton RBs vs. Elon Front Seven
Hampton will need to establish the run to control tempo.
Elon has been stout at home, holding Davidson to just 7 points earlier this season.
Recent Team Form
Hampton Pirates (1–3)
L 34–7 vs. Howard (Week 4)
L 33–30 @ North Carolina A&T (Week 3)
L 28–14 @ Jackson State (Week 1)
W 27–20 vs. Elizabeth City State (non-conference)
Strengths: Can move the ball in spurts.
Weaknesses: Defensive lapses, inconsistent QB play.
Elon Phoenix (2–2)
L 26–16 @ ETSU (Week 4)
W 37–31 @ Western Carolina (Week 3)
W 55–7 vs. Davidson (Week 2)
L 45–17 @ Duke (Week 1, FBS)
Strengths: Balanced offense, strong at home.
Weaknesses: Secondary has given up chunk plays.
Conference vs. Conference
Both are members of the CAA Football Conference.
This is a conference matchup with midseason positioning implications.
Series History
All-time series: Elon leads recent meetings.
2024: Elon defeated Hampton 41–21.
2023: Elon routed Hampton 51–14.
2022: Elon won 38–24.
Trend: Elon has won the last three matchups convincingly.
Betting Trends
Hampton Pirates:
1–2 ATS in 2025.
0–2 ATS as underdogs.
2 of last 3 games have gone Over.
Elon Phoenix:
3–1 ATS in 2025.
2–0 ATS as favorites.
3 of last 4 games have gone Over.
Historical Betting Results
2024: Elon -6.5 covered in 41–21 win (Over cashed).
2023: Elon -10 covered in 51–14 win (Over cashed).
2022: Elon -7 covered in 38–24 win (Over cashed).
Game Odds
Hampton Pirates 56
Elon Phoenix – 18
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odd Direct as of Friday, September 26, 2025
