Campbell Defeated Hampton in 44-20 Football Victory
The No. 22 ranked Campbell Camels dominated the third quarter to secure a convincing win over the Hampton Pirates.
Updated on Sept. 27, 2026 in Football
Campbell University powered to a 44-20 victory against Hampton on September 26, 2026. The Camels utilized a massive 31-point third quarter to pull away from the Pirates.
Why it matters
The result reinforces the status of No. 22 ranked Campbell as a competitive force in their conference this season. Meanwhile, the loss highlights ongoing struggles for Hampton as they search for their second win of the year.
Campbell quarterback Kamden Sixkiller threw for 308 yards with five touchdowns on 24 of 31 passing. Hampton's Tre'Von Taylor completed 23 of 40 pass attempts for 259 yards.
The players
Kamden Sixkiller
He is the starting quarterback for the Campbell University football team.
Tre'Von Taylor
He is the quarterback for the Hampton University football team.
Chinua Ezeigbo
He is a wide receiver for Campbell who recorded two touchdown receptions in the game.
De'Von Thomas
He is a player for Campbell who scored both a rushing and receiving touchdown.
The details
Campbell scored 31 consecutive points in the third quarter alone, aided by a defensive fumble recovery and an interception. De'Von Thomas contributed a 2-yard rushing touchdown and a 29-yard reception, while Chinua Ezeigbo added two touchdown catches of 34 and 64 yards.
Timeline
The game took place in Hampton on September 26, 2026.
Campbell scored 17 points in the final 2:08 of the third quarter.
Hampton is scheduled to play Howard on October 3, 2026.
Season Trajectory
This win cements Campbell's standing as a rising contender within the Stats Perform FCS Top 25 rankings. Conversely, the result places Hampton in a difficult position as they attempt to recover their season trajectory after falling to 0-2 in conference play.
Campbell moves to a 2-0 conference record, significantly improving their standing in league play. Hampton remains winless in the conference, necessitating a victory in their upcoming matchup at Audi Field to remain competitive.
The takeaway
Consistent third-quarter production proved to be the decisive factor in this lopsided conference matchup. Teams looking to mirror Campbell's success must prioritize defensive takeaways to generate the momentum needed for high-scoring quarters.
Further reading
For more on the team's performance, visit Hampton Football.
