Morgan State Bears vs. Hampton Pirates: 2024 Week 1 Recap

Quick answer

Morgan State Bears defeated Hampton Pirates 30–28 in Week 1, 2024. Final score: Morgan State Bears 30, Hampton Pirates 28.

Game summary

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
Morgan State Bears	6	12	3	6	30
Hampton Pirates	6	6	6	6	28

Stars of the game

Top passers, rushers, and receivers from cfbfastR play-by-play.

Passing

• Malcolm Mays (Hampton) — 149.0 yds · 2 TD · +0.23 EPA/play +3.21 EPA
• Tahj Smith (Morgan State) — 54.0 yds · -0.15 EPA/play -1.84 EPA
• Chris Zellous (Hampton) — 91.0 yds · -0.99 EPA/play -8.95 EPA

Rushing

• Myles Miree (Morgan State) — 68.0 yds · 2 TD +0.18 EPA
• Elijah Burris (Hampton) — 33.0 yds · 1 TD -0.21 EPA
• Keith Jenkins Jr. (Morgan State) — 68.0 yds +0.28 EPA

Receiving

• Kevin Johnson Jr. (Hampton) — 3 rec · 70.0 yds +2.45 EPA
• Elijah Burris (Hampton) — 3 rec · 57.0 yds +2.21 EPA
• Andre Crawley (Morgan State) — 3 rec · 32.0 yds +1.63 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Malcolm Mays	Hampton	14	64.3%	149	2	+0.23	+3.21
Tahj Smith	Morgan State	12	41.7%	54	0	-0.15	-1.84
Chris Zellous	Hampton	9	66.7%	91	0	-0.99	-8.95

Team EPA comparison

Stat	Morgan State	Hampton
Plays	61	47
EPA / play	+0.040	-0.027
Total EPA	+2.46	-1.27
Success rate	39.3%	44.7%
Pass EPA / play	-0.154	-0.250
Rush EPA / play	+0.088	+0.187
Yards	310	353

Drive chart

Key possessions and results.

Qtr	Offense	Plays	Yards	EPA	Result
Q1	Morgan State	9	45	+3.74	Rush TD
Q1	Hampton	3	-2	-3.91	Punt
Q1	Morgan State	3	0	-3.25	Punt
Q1	Hampton	4	40	+3.54	Rush TD
Q1	Morgan State	3	-7	-3.84	Punt
Q1	Hampton	4	3	-3.89	Punt
Q1	Morgan State	5	80	+6.20	Rush TD
Q2	Hampton	5	59	-5.53	Interception
Q2	Morgan State	3	17	+2.23	Rush TD
Q2	Hampton	5	20	-1.13	Punt
Q2	Morgan State	3	-4	-1.88	Punt
Q2	Hampton	2	37	+5.06	Pass TD
Q2	Morgan State	5	28	-0.20	Ended
Q3	Hampton	4	23	-1.52	Punt
Q3	Morgan State	12	48	-2.59	Field goal
Q3	Hampton	7	63	+4.76	Rush TD

Biggest EPA swings

1. Q2 · Hampton Pirates · Chris Zellous pass intercepted (-6.21 EPA)
2. Q4 · Hampton Pirates · Fumble (-5.5 EPA)
3. Q2 · Hampton Pirates · Malcolm Mays pass to Elijah Burris for a touchdown (33 yards) (+5.2 EPA)
4. Q4 · Hampton Pirates · Malcolm Mays pass to Kevin Johnson Jr. for a touchdown (29 yards) (+4.38 EPA)
5. Q3 · Hampton Pirates · Malcolm Mays rushes for 30 yards (3rd & 7) (+4.2 EPA)
6. Q3 · Hampton Pirates · Penalty (2nd & 10) (+3.96 EPA)
7. Q2 · Morgan State Bears · Myles Miree rushes 16 yards for a touchdown (+3.54 EPA)
8. Q2 · Morgan State Bears · Jason Collins Jr. rushes 41 yards for a touchdown (+3.46 EPA)

Key takeaways

• Morgan State Bears controlled the final (30–28) in Week 1.
• Passing edge: Malcolm Mays (Hampton) — 149.0 yds, 2 TD.
• EPA edge: Morgan State at 0.04 EPA/play.
• Full EPA, scoring map, and play-by-play live in CFB Analytics Box & Scores.

Frequently asked questions

What was the final score of Morgan State Bears vs Hampton Pirates?

Morgan State Bears 30, Hampton Pirates 28 in Week 1 of the 2024 college football season.

Who won Morgan State Bears vs Hampton Pirates?

Morgan State Bears won with a final score of 30–28.

Where can I find the Morgan State Bears vs Hampton Pirates box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=401654510.

Who led Morgan State Bears vs Hampton Pirates in passing?

Malcolm Mays (Hampton) led passers with 149.0 yards and 2 touchdowns.

Full analytics box score

Explore every snap, drive chart, and the interactive scoring map for Morgan State Bears at Hampton Pirates in FantasyHQ CFB Analytics Box & Scores.