Maryland Football vs. Hampton: Reading Beyond the 62–0 Score
I checked the official Maryland and Hampton records to understand what stood out beyond Maryland’s 62–0 season-opening win.
Why I looked this up
I noticed people searching for Maryland football and the Hampton–Maryland matchup, so I wanted to understand what had actually happened rather than rely on a score circulating without context.
The official result was straightforward: Maryland defeated Hampton 62–0 at SECU Stadium on Saturday, September 5, 2026. Maryland led 17–0 after the first quarter, 34–0 at halftime, and 55–0 after three quarters. The win opened Maryland’s season at 1–0, while Hampton moved to 1–1. (Maryland Athletics recap)
Hampton’s account adds an important piece of context: this was the Pirates’ first Power Four matchup. (Hampton Athletics recap)
Key takeaways
Maryland’s offense produced 646 total yards: 365 rushing and 281 passing. Hampton finished with 85 total yards, including 10 rushing and 75 passing. Maryland also recorded 31 first downs to Hampton’s six. (Official box score)
The rushing performance caught my attention most. Maryland scored six rushing touchdowns, and DeJuan Williams gained 116 yards with two touchdowns on three carries. His 94-yard touchdown was the second-longest run in Maryland program history, according to the school’s recap. (Maryland Athletics recap)
Maryland’s defense produced five sacks and three interceptions while allowing no points. Messiah Delhomme made two of those interceptions, and Jayden Shipps made the other. Hampton’s official recap confirms that Maryland held a 646–85 advantage in total offense. (Hampton Athletics recap)
Maryland also extended its non-conference winning streak to 19 games. That is useful context for the opener, though I would not treat one result against Hampton as proof of how the team will perform across the entire season. (Maryland Athletics recap)
My box-score checklist
To keep the final score from doing all the thinking for me, I reduced the game to five comparison points from the official box score:
| Check | Maryland | Hampton | What I take from it |
|---|---|---|---|
| Final score | 62 | 0 | The scoring gap persisted through all four quarters. |
| Total offense | 646 yards | 85 yards | The difference extended well beyond finishing drives. |
| Rushing offense | 365 yards | 10 yards | Maryland’s largest statistical advantage was on the ground. |
| First downs | 31 | 6 | Maryland repeatedly extended possessions. |
| Interceptions thrown | 0 | 3 | Turnovers added another major difference between the teams. |
One number complicates a quick reading: Hampton possessed the ball for 30:57, compared with Maryland’s 29:03. (Official box score) That is a useful reminder for me not to use possession time alone as shorthand for offensive control or effectiveness.
What I looked up next
Maryland’s next scheduled test is at UConn on Saturday, September 12, 2026, at 3:30 p.m. ET, with coverage listed on CBS Sports Network. (Maryland Athletics recap)
That game should provide a second data point. I will be comparing Maryland’s rushing production, sacks, interceptions, and yards per play with the Hampton baseline rather than assuming that the 62–0 margin tells the whole story. For now, the narrow conclusion I can support is that Maryland controlled the matchup statistically on offense and defense, while the season-level meaning remains open.