The Game: Towson (0-8, 0-4 CAA) vs. Hampton (1-7, 0-4 CAA)
When: Sat., Oct. 31 – 1 p.m.
Where: Johnny Unitas® Stadium – Towson, Md.
Tickets: https://www.ticketmaster.com/towson-university-tigers-football-vs-hampton-towson-maryland-10-31-2026/event/150064E8AC0F67FE  
Promotion: Homecoming
--First 1,000 fans receive Halloween hoodies
Game Sponsor: SECU
TV/Online Broadcast: Monumental Sports Network/FloCollege
Audio Broadcast: Towsontigers.com
----Broadcasters: Spiro Morekas (PxP), Gordy Combs (Analyst)
Series: Towson leads 2-0
 
TOWSON, Md. – The Towson University football team is back after the bye week for a Halloween Homecoming, hosting Hampton on Saturday, Oct. 31 at 1 p.m. at Unitas.
 
Tickets for the game are available at https://www.ticketmaster.com/towson-university-tigers-football-vs-hampton-towson-maryland-10-31-2026/event/150064E8AC0F67FE. The first 1,000 fans in attendance will receive a Halloween hoodie, presented by SECU.  For Halloween, there will be trick-or-treating on the track during pregame. 
 
For more information on Towson tickets, including group experiences and fundraising opportunities, contact the Towson Ticket Office at 410-704-4501 or by emailing 4tigertix@towson.edu.
 
The game will be broadcast on the Monumental Sports Network; check your local listings for channel information. In addition, Spiro Morekas and Gordy Combs will have the online broadcast on FloCollege and the radio call on Towsontigers.com from Unitas.
 
Towson suffered a narrow 24-20 loss to then #16/18 Campbell in North Carolina on Oct. 17 to be 0-8 overall and 0-4 in the CAA.  Hampton is also 0-4 in CAA play following a 49-13 defeat vs. #18/19 Monmouth on Oct. 24, being 1-7 overall.
 
Since Hampton joined the CAA in 2022, this will be the third all-time meeting between the two, with all being at Unitas Stadium.  Towson is 2-0 all-time vs. Hampton, winning 27-10 on Nov. 9, 2024 and 27-7 on Nov. 19, 2022.
 
Towson will play the final four weeks of the regular season against CAA foes, playing at Sacred Heart, at Rhode Island then vs. Elon.
 
Towson plays for the first time on Halloween since 2015, a 19-0 victory vs. Delaware at home.
 
FOURTH YEAR IN PETE SHINNICK ERA
Towson enters its fourth season under head coach Pete Shinnick in 2025.  Under coach Shinnick, Towson has earned three victories over then-top-15 teams and has finished at least .500 in CAA play in each of his first three years.
 
Towson has had five head coaches in program history: Carl Runk (1969-71), Phil Albert (1972-91), Gordy Combs (1992-2008), Rob Ambrose (2009-22) and Pete Shinnick (2023-pres.).
 
THREE TIGERS RECOGNIZED IN CAA PRESEASON AWARDS
Three players were recognized in the CAA Preseason Honors, led by KJ Brooks being CAA Preseason All-Conference while each Andrew Indorf and Daniel Anderla being CAA Preseason All-Conference Honorable Mention.  All three are honored with preseason league awards for the first time.
 
Brooks, a former FCS Freshman All-American in 2023, has been Towson's primary player at right tackle for the past three seasons.  In 2025, the senior from Olney, Maryland started all 12 games for the Tigers, having starts at right tackle, left guard and left tackle.
 
Indorf, the 2025 CAA Co-Rookie of the Year, was Towson's starting quarterback in all 12 games last year, throwing 59.6% for 2,344 yards, 16 touchdowns and just four interceptions, helping Towson have the fewest interceptions among CAA teams.
 
Anderla worked as Towson's long snapper in all 12 games as a redshirt freshman in 2025.  Towson's kicker and punter each were all-conference honorees last season, including Caden Williams setting a Towson football single season record for best field goal percentage at 88.2%.
 
AIR RAID OFFENSE
Towson's passing game has produced some big passing plays this season.  Towson is averaging 268.3 passing yards a game, which would be seventh-most in a season all-time in Towson history and most for the Tigers since the 2018 team averaged 275 passing yards a game.  Towson's 268.3 passing yards a game ranks second in the CAA and 16th in FCS.
 
Combined between Andrew Indorf and Jacob Davis at quarterback, they have nine completions of at least 47 yards and five passing touchdowns of at least 30 yards.  Indorf had four touchdown passes of at least 30 yards all of 2025.
 
2026 Towson Touchdowns of 30+ Yards
            8/27 vs. Maine
            --3rd 5:11 - 59-yard TD pass to Cleveland Charlton
            9/5 at Navy
            --2nd 14:52 - 48-yard TD pass to Aaron Enterline
            --2nd 7:50 - 30-yard TD pass to Jacob Zollar
            9/19 vs. Morgan State
            --4th 11:48 - 41-yard TD pass to Aaron Enterline
            9/26 at Delaware State
            --1st 4:55 - 75-yard TD pass to Aaron Enterline
 
ENTERLINE ENTERS
Aaron Enterline has been dominant in his first year with Towson after transferring from Penn State, having 44 catches for 663 yards and nine touchdowns, scoring a touchdown in each of his first seven games.  His nine receiving touchdowns are second in FCS, being 16th in FCS with 82.9 receiving yards per game.
 
He wears #0, the same number as Penn State transfer John Dunmore last year.  Dunmore led Towson in receptions and receiving yards last season.
 
RETURNERS STEPPING UP
Several players who returned to Towson from last season have taken up more important roles this year.

Player	2026 Stats	Career Stats Before 2026
Defense
#4 TJ Sands (R-So. DB)	65 tkls, 3.0 TFL, 1 FF, 1 BrUp	16 tkls., 1.0 TFL
#15 Seth Chestnut (R-Fr. LB)	56 tkls., 2.5 TFL, 2 BrUp	2 tkls.
#0 Ben Kumpon (So. LB)	41 tkls., 1.5 TFL	33 tkls., 1.0 sack, 1 INT
#13 Myles Johnson (Sr. DB)	36 tkls., 2 BrUp, 1 FF, 2 INT	13 tkls.
#3 Bryan Lodge (R-Jr. DB)	30 tkls., 3.5 TFL, 4 BrUp, 2 FF	2 tkls.
#12 Cody Williams (So. DB)	18 tkls., 1 BrUp	9 tkls.
#9 Chris Koffi (So. DL)	16 tkls.	1 tkl.
Offense
#2 Cleveland Charlton (R-So. WR)	25 rec., 474 yds., 4 TD	12 rec., 209 yds., 2 TD
#3 Kemarrion Battles (So. RB)	93 rush, 333 yds., 1 TD	81 rush, 303 yds., 3 TD

 
TOWSON PICKED SIXTH IN CAA PRESEASON POLL
The Tigers were predicted to finish sixth in the league in the preseason coaches poll.  Towson received 93 points in the poll.  Defending CAA co-champion Rhode Island is predicted to finish first followed by Monmouth and Elon.
2026 CAA Football Predicted Order of Finish (first-place votes)
1. Rhode Island (12 first-place votes) 144
2. Monmouth 119
3. Elon 115
4. New Hampshire 106
5. Stony Brook (1 first-place vote) 105
6. Towson 93
7. Maine 88
8. Campbell 56
9. Bryant 50
10. Sacred Heart 49
11. UAlbany 35
12. North Carolina A&T 28
13. Hampton 26
 
TIGERS IN THE PROS
Several Tigers have been competing in the professional ranks after their time with the Black & Gold.
 
Carter Runyon was signed as an undrafted free agent by the Las Vegas Raiders in 2025, being elevated to the active roster on Sept. 28 and making his pro debut vs. the Indianapolis Colts on Oct. 5.  He played 13 games for the Raiders last season.
 
In addition, three former Tigers currently serve as coordinators in the NFL.  Grant Udinski '19 returns as the Jacksonville Jaguars offensive coordinator while Brian Fleury '02 is now the new offensive coordinator of the Super Bowl champion Seattle Seahawks and Brian Duker '11 is the defensive coordinator of the New York Jets.
 
In the CFL, Tibo Debaillie '21 is playing his sixth year as a professional, including season five with the BC Lions.  The Belgium native has played 80 career games in the CFL.
 
Tigers in the Pros – 2026
National Football League
--Carter Runyon, TE: Las Vegas Raiders
--Coordinators:
            --Brian Duker, New York Jets defensive coordinator
            --Brian Fleury, Seattle Seahawks offensive coordinator
            --Grant Udinski, Jacksonville Jaguars offensive coordinator
 
Canadian Football League
--Tibo Debaillie, DL: BC Lions
 
Indoor Football League
--Tyrell Greene Jr., RB: San Diego Strike Force
--Tye Smith, DB: Orlando Pirates (injured)
 
NINE GRADUATES SUITING UP FOR TOWSON
Nine Tigers are suiting up as college graduates, including two who earned a Towson degree.
Towson graduates (2) -
Joden Nelson                          Jordan Sampson
Graduates of other schools (7) -
RJ Adams (N.C. A&T)            Breyden Byrd (W&M)
Marquis Cooper (Buffalo)       Mason Cunningham (Hampden-Sydney)
Josh Gaffney (UAlbany)                     Jaydyn Johnson (Lindenwood)
Salif Nikiema (Eastern)
 
INDORF - TOP-10 AT TOWSON IN PASSING TDS....
Having played 18 games at quarterback for Towson, Andrew Indorf has amassed 31 career passing touchdowns to stand tied for 10th all-time in Towson history.
 
He is approaching the top-10 in several other Towson passing categories.
--Career Passing TDs: t-10th, 31
            --9th: Bret Rogers (1980-83), 33
--Season Passing TDs: --, 15
            --10th: Three players, 19
--Career Passing Yards: --, 3,886
            --10th: Grant Enders (2011-12), 4,423
--Career Passing Completions: --, 310
            --10th: Joe Lee (1996-99), 345
 
...ENTERLINE - TOP-10 TOWSON SINGLE SEASON RECEIVING TOUCHDOWNS
With nine receiving touchdowns in six games, Aaron Enterline is tied for seventh with the most receiving touchdowns in a single season in Towson history.  The Towson record is 12, set by Shane Leatherbury in 2019 and Mark Orlando in 1994.
 
RAIN, RAIN, GO AWAY
Towson has had to deal with the elements in four games this season, having to play with rain vs. Maine on Aug .27, at South Carolina on Sept. 12, at Delaware State on Sept. 26 and at Campbell on Oct. 17.
 
            The weather forced in-game delays twice.
            --Aug. 27 vs. Maine - 1:03 delay in 4th quarter
            --Sept. 12 at S. Carolina - 1:14 delay in 3rd quarter
 
RELYING ON THE FRESHMEN
Towson has been playing its freshmen and redshirt freshmen in some key roles early in the year.
 
True freshman Jacob Davis stepped in at quarterback vs. Stony Brook on Oct. 10.  His 337 passing yards was the most for a Towson freshman quarterback in a game since Sean Schaefer passed for 383 yards vs. Northeastern on Sept. 24, 2005, earning Davis CAA Rookie of the Week.  Before this start, Davis was the team's punter for three games, averaging 37.9 yards per punt.
 
Three freshmen/redshirt freshmen, Zion Copeland, Jerald James and Hayden Loveless, have each started games on the defensive line.  Redshirt freshman Seth Chestnut has a CAA Rookie of the Week honor, being second on the team with 56 tackles.
           
On special teams, redshirt freshman Zaydaan Faridi is 66.7% on field goals.
 
LAST GAME (#16/18 CAMPBELL 24, TOWSON 20)
(10/17/2026 - BUIES CREEK, N.C.):
Towson had eight drives go into Campbell territory in its upset bid against the No. 16/18 team in FCS but came up just short in a 24-20 defeat on the road.
Important Stat:
Towson - Outgained Campbell on total offense 442-337
Campbell - Held Towson to 60% scoring on red zone chances
Top Passer:
Towson - Jacob Davis: 23-39, 257 yards, 1 TD, 1 INT
Campbell - Kamden Sixkiller: 20-30, 224 yards, 1 TD, 1 INT
Top Rusher:
Towson - Xavier Pugh: 12 rush, 75 yards, 1 TD
Campbell - Devon Thomas: 7 rush, 28 yards, 2 TD
Top Receiver:
Towson - Cleveland Charlton: 6 receptions, 88 yards
Campbell- Chinua Ezeigbo: 5 receptions, 68 yards
Standout Defensive Player:
Towson - Myles Johnson (DB): 8 tackles, 1 INT
Campbell - O'Marion Lewis (S): 13 tackles, 1 BrUp
 
REPPING THE HOME STATE......
The Towson roster represents the Old Line State well, sporting 47 players from the home state of Maryland.  This includes 12 players from Baltimore City/County: Xzavion Crumb (Baltimore), Chase Dorsey (Parkton), Julius Dorsey Jr. (Baltimore), Alijah Hamond (Baltimore), Asaiah Hamond (Baltimore), Tristen Kenan (Baltimore), Jai Nettles (Lutherville-Timonium), Amari N'nandi Hall (Pikesville), Harrison O'Connell (Towson), Owen Scheihing (Towson), TJ Turner (Windsor Mill) and Isaiah Yates (Baltimore).
 
Towson's 47 Maryland natives come from nine different counties plus Baltimore City.
 
......AND ACROSS THE EASTERN USA
Towson has players from 17 different states, including 15 (and the District of Columbia) east of the Mississippi River.  Not including Maryland, the most are from Virginia (15), Pennsylvania (10), New Jersey (8) and Florida (7).
 
TOWSON TO APPEAR ON MONUMENTAL SPORTS NETWORK
Four Towson football home games will be appearing on Monumental Sports Network this season.  The home of the Washington Capitals, Mystics and Wizards, Monumental Sports Network is based out of Bethesda and is aired across the DMV, spanning from Pennsylvania, West Virginia and North Carolina.
 
In addition, all Towson home games and road games at CAA opponents will be aired on FloCollege, the exclusive streaming home of the CAA.  Spiro Morekas and Gordy Combs return as the Towson football broadcast team.
 
SCOUTING HAMPTON: 
Hampton, under first-year head coach Van Malone, ranks last in the CAA in scoring defense at 36.25 points allowed a game and total defense with 438.38 yards allowed per contest.
 
Three Hampton quarterbacks have thrown at least 45 passes this season, combining for a 54.8% completion percentage.  Fifth year running back Donovan Shepard has taken the most carries with 62, totaling 223 yards for 3.6 yards a carry.  Another fifth year, defensive back Cam Sturdifen, is fourth in the CAA with 9.25 tackles a game for 74 on the year, totaling 190 tackles in his Hampton career.
 
LAST TIME VS. HAMPTON (TOWSON 27, HAMPTON 10)
(11/22/25, TOWSON, MD.):
Towson allowed just three points in the first 57:46 of the game as the Tigers defeated Hampton 27-10.
Important Stat:
Towson - Held Hampton to three points in opening 57:46
Hampton - Held possession for 41:55 in the game
Top Passer:
Towson - Sean Brown: 11-20, 141 yards, 1 TD, 1 INT
Hampton - Chris Zellous: 14-26, 132 yards, 1 INT
Top Rusher:
Towson - Tyrell Greene Jr.: 10 rush, 38 yards
Hampton - Ja'Quan Snipes: 22 rush, 80 yards
Top Receiver:
Towson - John Dunmore: 2 receptions, 45 yards
Hampton - Dorrian Moultrie: 4 receptions, 36 yards
Standout Defensive Player:
Towson - Daniel Raymond (LB): 5 tackles, 1.5 TFL, 1 INT, TD
Hampton - Corey Yeoman (DB): 8 tackles, 1 FF
 
NELSON - CAMPBELL TROPHY SEMIFINALIST
Towson offensive lineman Joden Nelson has been named a semifinalist for the William V. Campbell Trophy®, recognizes an individual as the absolute best scholar-athlete in the nation for combined academic success, football performance and exemplary leadership.  A Towson graduate in sport management, Nelson has played 38 games for the Tigers in his career and is a multiple-time member of the CAA Football Commissioner's Academic Honor Roll.
 
CHALLENGING FBS COMPETITION
The Tigers will be playing two games against Football Bowl Subdivision (FBS) teams this year, playing at Navy from the American Athletic Conference on Sept. 5 and at South Carolina from the Southeastern Conference on Sept. 12.
 
Having played at least one FBS opponent every fall season played (except COVID 2020) since 2008, this is just the second year where Towson is playing two FBS teams.  Towson took on Kent State and LSU in 2012.
 
50TH ANNIVERSARY OF 1976 STAGG BOWL TEAM
The 1976 Towson State football team finished as the DIII national runner-up in the Stagg Bowl, finishing 10-3 overall under head coach Phil Albert.  After starting 2-2, the Tigers rolled off eight consecutive wins to the Stagg Bowl before narrowly falling to St. John's (Minn.) 31-28.
 
The Tiger defense, led by standouts Paul White, Joe Waggoner and Donnie Gibson, had six shutouts and held opponents to 11.4 points per game.  On the other side of the ball, Dan Dullea passed from 1,443 yards and 10 touchdowns during the season.
 
Towson honored the accomplishments on the 50th anniversary during the Stony Brook game on Oct. 10.  Towson also recognized the 40th anniversary of the 1986 team that finished as a DII Quarterfinalist, going 8-3-1.  The 1986 team was the last DII team at Towson before the program moved into FCS the following season.
 
DO WE KNOW YOU?
With changes to the non-conference schedule and new CAA opponents, Towson will play several opponents in 2026 either for the first time or the first time in several years.
            Aug. 27 vs. Maine - first meeting since 2019
            Sept. 5 at Navy - first meeting since 2008
            Sept. 12 at South Carolina - first meeting
            Sept. 26 at Delaware State - first meeting since 2014
            Nov. 7 at Sacred Heart - first meeting
 
Towson will play five teams in rematches from 2025: Morgan State on Sept. 19, Monmouth on Oct. 3, Stony Brook on Oct. 10, Campbell on Oct. 17 and Elon on Nov. 21.