WASHINGTON (September 19, 2025) – Howard University football team squares off against rival Hampton in the annual P&G Truth & Service Classic, presented by EventsDC, at Audi Field Saturday (Sept. 20). Kickoff is slated for 4 p.m.
 
GAME INFO
 
GAME 4
PARTICIPANTS: Howard University (Bison) vs Hampton University (Pirates)
WHEN: Saturday, September 20, 2025 at 4 p.m.
WHERE: Audi Field (20,000) in Washington, D.C.
 
FOLLOW THE ACTION
 
WATCH
 
Saturday's broadcast will be live on HBCUGo. James Hadnot will call the action and Howard University's own Steve Wyche (NFL Network) will provide the color commentary. Former Howard standout and Hall of Famer Antoine "Deuce" Bethea will join them in the studio during the game.
 
LISTEN
 
Bison Nation can listen to the action live on WHBC. Trevin A. Jones (Play-by-Play), Nathaniel Henry (Color Analyst), Casaya Achampong (Color Analyst) and Sareyah Rudd (Sideline Reporter) will provide coverage.
 
LIVE RESULTS
 
Fans can also follow the game via live stats.
 
TICKETS
 
Tickets are still available to catch the action in-person.
 
LAST TIMEOUT
 
HAMPTON
 
Hampton (1-2) dropped its conference opener, 33-30, to North Carolina A&T State (NCAT) in double overtime Saturday (Sept. 13). The Pirates led by 10 late in the fourth quarter before allowing NCAT to stage a comeback and send the game into extra frames.
 
Hampton was led by its double-threat senior quarterback Isaiah Freeman, who accounted for 282 yards and three TDs in the loss.
 
The Pirates opened the season with a 28-14 loss to No. 17 Jackson State (Aug. 30) and then rebounded with a 27-20 come-from-behind win over Johnson C. Smith (Sept. 6) before the loss at NCAT.
 
HOWARD
 
Howard (2-1) is coming off a 38-10 win over Morehouse College Saturday (Sept. 13) in the annual HBCU NYC Football Classic.
 
Howard got an outstanding performance from graduate quarterback Tyriq Starks (Carol City, Fla.), who accounted for 270 yards of total offense and three TDs. Starks' efforts were complemented by the defense play, which held Morehouse to 182 yards of total offense, including 54 yards on the ground.
 
The Bison opened the season with a 10-9 win over Florida A&M (Aug. 30) in the Orange Blossom Classic and a 55-7 loss at Temple (Sept. 6) before last Saturday's win over Morehouse.
 
THE COACHES
 
Hampton is coached by Trent Boykin (Youngstown State, '95), who is in his first full season as head coach after serving as interim a year ago. Howard is coached by Larry Scott (USF, '00), who is in his fifth full season.
 
WHAT THE COACHES ARE SAYING
 
COACH BOYKIN
 
"Coaches say that the most important game is the next one. Well, this game is the one our fans look forward to. It is about the better university, the better athletic program, and the better football team. This is a big game. That is our approach and being the 100^th game makes it a big deal to our alumni and fans. We want to tap into that emotion."
 
COACH SCOTT
 
"We must play sound, fundamental football. That means taking care of the football and minimizing mistakes if we want to come away with a victory."
 
THE SERIES
 
The two schools are meeting for the 100^th time with Hampton holding a 55-43-1 advantage, dating back in 1908. The previous 99 meetings are by far the most in Howard illustrious history.
 
Hampton has won eight straight, dating back to 2015, including last year's matchup, 27-20, in the Classic. The past three games have been decided by a total of 11 points.
 
KEY PLAYERS TO WATCH
 
HAMPTON
 
The high-octane offense is led by Freeman (31-of-57 for 321 yards & 3 TDs; 38 carries for 242 yards & a TD), graduate running back Ja'Quan Snipes (38 carries for 234 yards & 3 TDs) and freshman Jah'Kai Chavis (22 carries for 133 yards & a TD).
 
Freeman has been able to spread the ball to the quartet of redshirt sophomore Mar'Shawn Ferguson Jr. (7 receptions for 77 yards & a TD), redshirt junior Donovan Shepard (7 receptions for 65 yards), junior Maxwell Moss (7 catches for 62 yards) and redshirt senior Tae'Shaun Johnson (7 receptions for 50 yards & a TD).
 
The defensive charge is led by graduate linebacker Harold O'Neal (23 tackles, including 3.5 TFLs), junior defensive back MJ Moultrie III (18 tackles, including a TFL), sophomore linebacker Michael M Matthews Canty (17 tackles & a sack), redshirt junior Korede Sogbesan (13 tackles & a sack) and senior defensive back Cam Sturdifen (16 tackles & a FF).
 
The Pirates are solid with their sophomore placekicker/punter Brett Starling (5-of-5 on FGs, including a 42-yard long; almost 42 yards per punt).
 
HOWARD
 
On offense, the Bison will rely on the talents of Starks (23-of-41 for 267 yards & 4 TDs; 79 yards rushing & a TD).
 
The run game is powered by the duo of sophomore running backs Travis Kerney (31 carries for 98 yards) and Anthony Reagan Jr. (11 carries for 53 yards & 2 TDs).
 
The passing game will be bolstered by junior wide receiver Zaden Jackson (6 receptions for 81 yards & a TD), graduate wide receiver Andre Cooper II (4 receptions for 80 yards), freshman wide receiver Antonio Hunter (5 catches for 46 yards) and sophomore tight end KD Mosley (5 receptions for 39 yards & a TD).
 
The offensive line is anchored by senior all-conference center Tim Artis Jr. (Charlotte, N.C.).
 
The Buffalo Soldier defense is led by senior All-MEAC defensive lineman Noah Miles (13 total tackles [9 solos] & 2 sacks), redshirt junior defensive lineman CJ Wesley (11 total tackles [6 solos], 2 sacks, a FF & a FR), senior linebacker Cam Dyson (13 total tackles [5 solos]), redshirt defensive back Kedrick Green (13 total tackles [5 solos], including a TFL) and redshirt junior defensive back Kaleb Gallop (9 total tackles [6 solos] & a sack).
 
The special teams are paced by freshman punter Liam Allen IV (39 yards per punt, including two of 50+ yards) and sophomore Matt Conord (Lithia, Fla.), who has accounted for of the team's points, including two field goals. Howard has blocked two kicks this season.
 
GAME NOTES
 
HOWARD
 
Howard has played in four different professional stadiums: Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens, Fla. (Aug. 30); Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia (Sept. 6); MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, N.J. (Sept. 13) and Audi Field (Sept. 20)…the two institutions will meet again this season in a men's and women's basketball doubleheader…The women's soccer teams met earlier this year at the annual HBCU Invitational in Audi Field where the Bison defeated Hampton, 4-1…The Howard defense has nine players who have recorded between five and nine tackles...
 
NEXT UP
 
Hampton travels to Burlington, N.C., to take on Elon Saturday (Sept. 27) at 2 p.m.
 
Howard continues its road trek, this time against the Spiders of Richmond Saturday (Sept. 27) in Richmond, Va. Kickoff is scheduled for 2 p.m.
 
For more information, visit the official Howard Athletics website www.hubison.com.