Weaver, Smith lead Monmouth to easy win over Hampton 49-13

Hampton, Virginia witnessed an emphatic Monmouth victory over Hampton with a final score of 49-13 on Saturday. Monmouth's quarterback, Frankie Weaver, played a pivotal role in the win as he completed three touchdown passes in the game. Additionally, four different backs contributed to the team's scoring efforts.

The opening score came early in the first quarter, courtesy of Monmouth's Kenny Smith Jr. He showcased his speed and agility, running 99 yards for a touchdown on an 18-play drive. The same drive concluded with a 70-yard run by Smith, giving Monmouth a commanding lead of 42-7 in the fourth quarter. Smith concluded the day by amassing 164 yards on 19 carries.

Hampton did manage to make a comeback, with Donovan Shepherd rushing for 78 yards and Xavier Brookins scoring a touchdown. However, Monmouth managed to secure the win in the end, thanks to Weaver's accurate 24-of-32 passing for 234 yards. The game also saw Brookins contribute with a touchdown run and a 13-yard scoring pass to TK Paisant, which tied the game at 7 midway through the fourth quarter.