Monmouth Hawks at Hampton Pirates
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Nelson runs for 233 yards, career-high 4 TDs and Monmouth beats Hampton 28-10 for fifth straight win
On the ensuing series, Braden Davis lead Hampton near midfield before Clark-White's pick ended the drive. The FCS ninth-ranked Hawks (7-1, 4-0 Coastal Athletic Association) then chewed up more than five minutes before Nelson scored his last TD from 6-yards out.
Monmouth was without Derek Robertson, who has 2,439 yards passing and 27 touchdowns on the season, due to an injury. Backup Frankie Weaver was 14 of 25 for 122 yards with an interception in his collegiate debut as a starter. Nelson has rushed for 100-plus yards in five straight games, with a previous high of 203 on Oct. 4.
Davis was 21-of-33 passing for 242 yards. Tae'Shaun Johnson made seven catches for 104 yards that included a 44-yard TD catch for Hampton (2-7, 0-5).
Gracen Goldsmith's 1-yard run capped a six-play, 91-yard drive that pulled the Pirates to 14-10 early in the third quarter.
It's the first five-game win streak for the Hawks since 2019, when they clinched a conference title and playoff berth. They also have a 5-0 advantage in the series with the Pirates.
How To Watch
How can I watch Monmouth Hawks vs. Hampton Pirates?
- TV Channel: Hawks at Pirates 2021 College Football, week 9, is broadcasted on MNMT.
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Scoring Summary
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FG | 1st Period 7:30 | Brett Starling 19 Yd Field Goal |
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TD | 1st Period 5:16 | Rodney Nelson 5 Yd Run (Hudson Fiene Kick) |
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TD | 2nd Period 10:44 | Rodney Nelson 3 Yd Run (Hudson Fiene Kick) |
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TD | 3rd Period 12:44 | Gracen Goldsmith 1 Yd Run (Brett Starling Kick) |
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TD | 4th Period 9:36 | Rodney Nelson 1 Yd Run (Hudson Fiene Kick) |
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TD | 4th Period 2:03 | Rodney Nelson 6 Yd Run (Hudson Fiene Kick) |
Statistics
 MONM |
 HAMP |
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|---|---|---|
| 26 | 1st Downs | 20 |
| 7-12 | 3rd down efficiency | 6-12 |
| 0-3 | 4th down efficiency | 1-2 |
| 420 | Total Yards | 381 |
| 122 | Passing | 262 |
| 14/25 | Comp/Att | 22/34 |
| 4.9 | Yards per pass | 7.7 |
| 298 | Rushing | 119 |
| 49 | Rushing Attempts | 35 |
| 6.1 | Yards per rush | 3.4 |
| 4-45 | Penalties | 9-69 |
| 2 | Turnovers | 2 |
| 1 | Fumbles lost | 1 |
| 1 | Interceptions thrown | 1 |
| 30:01 | Possession | 29:59 |
Game Information
Location: Hampton, VA
Attendance: 8,693 · Capacity:
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