HAMPTON, Va. (March 27, 2025) … Hampton University will open its spring football drills on Wednesday, April 2, it was announced by Head Coach Trenton Boykin.

In 2024, the Pirates posted a 5-7 mark in Boykin's first season at the helm. Boykin was elevated from offensive coordinator to interim head coach in the summer of 2024. He was named permanent head coach during the season.

Hampton had a successful recruiting season adding 33 players to the roster. In addition, Boykin added four assistant coaches to the staff including: Raekwon Bethea (defensive tackles), Ollie Taylor (co-offensive coordinator and quarterbacks), Delbert Tyler II (recruiting coordinator, tight ends), and Marc Yellock (defensive ends).

Hampton opens the 2025 season on Aug. 30 when the Pirates play at Jackson State. The first home game at Armstrong Stadium is slated for Sept. 6 when the Pirates entertain Elizabeth City State. Homecoming is set for Oct. 25 against Monmouth.

2025 Hampton Football Schedule

Date	Opponent	Game Time
Aug. 30	at Jackson State	TBA
Sept. 6	ELIZABETH CITY STATE	6:00 p.m.
Sept. 13	at North Carolina A&T	7:00 p.m.
Sept. 20	vs. Howard^	TBA
Sept. 27	at Elon	2:00 p.m.
Oct. 4	NORFOLK STATE	4:00 p.m.
Oct. 11	CAMPBELL	2:00 p.m.
Oct. 18	at Villanova	1:00 p.m.
Oct. 25	MONMOUTH*	2:00 p.m.
Nov. 8	MAINE	1:00 p.m.
Nov. 15	WILLIAM & MARY	1:00 p.m.
Nov. 22	at Rhode Island	1:00 p.m.

^ - in Washington, D.C.
* - Homecoming