Howard Beats Hampton, 27-13, in 101st Battle of the Real HU

Howard beats Hampton, 27-13, in 101st Battle of the Real HU

Bison pull away from Pirates in 27-13 Battle of the Real HU win

Football Defeats Hampton in the Annual Battle of the Real HU

WASHINGTON (October 3, 2026) –The Howard University football team combined a balanced offensive attack and opportunistic defense to defeat Hampton University, 27-13, in the annual Battle of the Real HU before 15,389 at Audi Field. The win snapped a three-game skid for the Bison (2-3). The Pirates (1-5) were looking to halt a four-game losing skid when they came out and went on an efficient 12-play, 64-yard drive following the opening kickoff but…

Howard Suffocates Hampton 27-13 to Defend the Real HU Title - DC Sports King

The Howard Bison defended the "Real HU" title with a suffocating 27-13 win over Hampton. Read how six sacks and a 52-yard dagger sealed the rivalry victory.

Howard defense punishes Hampton in 27-13 win

For the second straight year, Howard comes out victorious in the Battle of the Real HU, taking down Hampton 27-13. This marks the first time the Bison have defeated the Pirates in consecutive years since they won four straight from 2011-2014. Howard snaps a three-game losing streak with the win, improving its record to 2-3, […]