https://hamptonpirates.com/rss.aspx?path=footballLatest news items for Hampton University Athleticsen-us60https://hamptonpirates.com/news/2025/12/12/van-malone-named-hamptons-head-football-coach.aspxhttps://hamptonpirates.com/news/2025/12/12/van-malone-named-hamptons-head-football-coach.aspxFootball

HAMPTON, Va. (Dec. 12, 2025) … A proven builder of culture with 23 years of experience in the collegiate ranks --- 18 on the Power 4 level --- Van Malone was named the 23rd head football coach in Hampton history, it was announced Friday by Director of Athletics Anthony D. Henderson Sr.]]>FB-Malone-HCFri, 12 Dec 2025 13:45:00 EST210112https://hamptonpirates.com/news/2026/6/2/maryland-howard-football-game-times-set.aspxhttps://hamptonpirates.com/news/2026/6/2/maryland-howard-football-game-times-set.aspxFootball

HAMPTON, Va. (June 1, 2026) … The kickoff times for the Sept. 5 football game at Maryland and the Oct. 3 Howard contest in Washington, D.C. have been set.]]>FB-MD-Howard-TimesTue, 2 Jun 2026 16:31:00 EST210401https://hamptonpirates.com/news/2026/5/14/football-cedric-whitaker-tabbed-for-bill-walsh-diversity-coaching-fellowship-program.aspxhttps://hamptonpirates.com/news/2026/5/14/football-cedric-whitaker-tabbed-for-bill-walsh-diversity-coaching-fellowship-program.aspxFootball

HAMPTON, Va. (May 14, 2026) … Hampton University assistant football coach Cedric Whitaker has been chosen to participate in the Bill Walsh Diversity Coaching Fellowship program with the Miami Dolphins. The long-standing NFL initiative is aimed at increasing opportunities for coaches of color to join NFL training camps and gain experience. The program is celebrating 30+ years of helping outstanding coaches gain exposure to NFL training camps and offseason workout programs.]]>FB-WhitakerThu, 14 May 2026 10:20:00 EST210384https://hamptonpirates.com/news/2026/4/20/general-hampton-celebrates-athletics-and-academics-successes.aspxhttps://hamptonpirates.com/news/2026/4/20/general-hampton-celebrates-athletics-and-academics-successes.aspxFootball, Men's Tennis, Men's Track (Indoor/Outdoor), Volleyball, Women's Basketball, Women's Tennis, Women's Track (Indoor/Outdoor), Women's Bowling, Men/Women's Sailing, Softball, Men's Cross Country, Men's Basketball, Women's Cross Country, General, Men's Lacrosse, Women's Soccer, Women's Triathlon, Cheerleading,

HAMPTON, Va. (April 20, 2026) … The Hampton University department of athletics honored its student-athletes and celebrated the accomplishments and successes of the 2025-26 athletic teams on April 20 at the annual Awards Banquet at Holland Hall.]]>2026 Award BanquetMon, 20 Apr 2026 21:24:00 EST1710364https://hamptonpirates.com/news/2026/4/18/pirates-conclude-spring-football-practice.aspxhttps://hamptonpirates.com/news/2026/4/18/pirates-conclude-spring-football-practice.aspxFootball

HAMPTON, Va. (April 18, 2026) … Hampton University concluded its spring football drills with the annual Spring Showcase at Armstrong Stadium on April 18. Fans had their first chance to see the new-look Pirates in action.]]>Spring FootballSat, 18 Apr 2026 16:36:00 EST210359https://hamptonpirates.com/news/2026/4/14/food-trucks-autographs-cigar-bar-and-football-saturday.aspxhttps://hamptonpirates.com/news/2026/4/14/food-trucks-autographs-cigar-bar-and-football-saturday.aspxFootball

HAMPTON, Va. (April 14, 2026) … All of the action won't be on the field when Hampton University holds its annual Spring Football Showcase on April 18 and noon at Armstrong Stadium. Admission to the event is free to the public.]]>Armstrong Stadium - 2024Tue, 14 Apr 2026 13:04:00 EST210353https://hamptonpirates.com/news/2026/4/10/hampton-spring-football-showcase-set-for-saturday-april-18-at-noon.aspxhttps://hamptonpirates.com/news/2026/4/10/hampton-spring-football-showcase-set-for-saturday-april-18-at-noon.aspxFootball

HAMPTON, Va. (April 10, 2026) … Hampton University football team will conclude its spring drills with the annual Spring Football Showcase at noon on Saturday, April 18 at Armstrong Stadium. The event is free and the public is welcome to attend.]]>FB-Spring Game Next WeekFri, 10 Apr 2026 09:33:00 EST210344https://hamptonpirates.com/news/2026/4/7/hampton-football-team-spearheads-national-bone-marrow-transplant-program.aspxhttps://hamptonpirates.com/news/2026/4/7/hampton-football-team-spearheads-national-bone-marrow-transplant-program.aspxFootball

HAMPTON, Va. (April 8, 2026) … Nearly 100 Hampton University student-athletes and students enrolled in the National Bone Marrow Donor Program in an event sponsored by the Pirate football team. The team partnered with NMDP for the bone marrow registration drive at the Student Center on Tuesday, April 7.]]>FB-BeTheMatchTue, 7 Apr 2026 15:52:00 EST210341https://hamptonpirates.com/news/2026/3/25/hampton-football-game-times-set.aspxhttps://hamptonpirates.com/news/2026/3/25/hampton-football-game-times-set.aspxFootball

HAMPTON, Va. (March 25, 2026) … Games times for Hampton University's 2026 Coastal Athletic Association (CAA) football schedule have been released, it was announced by Director of Athletics Anthony D. Henderson Sr.]]>FBScheduleWed, 25 Mar 2026 14:00:00 EST210310https://hamptonpirates.com/news/2026/3/19/51-football-players-named-to-caa-commissioners-academic-honor-roll.aspxhttps://hamptonpirates.com/news/2026/3/19/51-football-players-named-to-caa-commissioners-academic-honor-roll.aspxFootball

HAMPTON, Va. (March 19, 2026) …  CAA Football has honored 51 Hampton University football student-athletes as members of the Commissioner's Academic Honor Roll for the 2025 Fall semester. The total represents more than 54 percent of the Pirates 2025 football team.]]>CAA Football GenericThu, 19 Mar 2026 15:57:00 EST210289