Hampton University Athletics

Led by first-year head coach Fred Freeman, the Pirates posted a 10-2 record with a 6-1 mark in Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association play. After Winston-Salem State topped the Pirates 47-13 on Sept 28 at Armstrong Stadium, Hampton gained revenge by beating the No. 8-ranked Rams 13-7 in the CIAA title game behind Carl Painter’s 108 rushing yards. It marked Hampton’s first CIAA crown since 1931. Hampton advanced to the NCAA Playoffs, falling to No. 3-ranked Bloomsburg 38-28. Painter rushed for 1,170 yards and nine TDs while quarterback Marco Stacy passed for 796 yards and 10 touchdowns. At the conclusion of the season, the Pirates were also recognized as Black College National Champions.