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Named co-starter for Week 1 Hampton has been listed as the co-starting quarterback for Saturday's game versus Western Illinois, Skyler Kisellus of The Northern Star reports.

Impact Hampton, along with Jalen Macon, has been named the co-starting quarterback to open up the Huskies' season. Hampton played meaningful snaps in just three games last season and completed 19-of-33 passes for 147 yards, two touchdowns and two interceptions. His competition for the starting job will now bleed into the season, with there likely being a major emphasis on Saturday's performance.

AUGUST 27, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Throws two TD vs. Ball State Hampton went 17-for-29 for 194 yards with two touchdowns and an interception Saturday against Ball State.

Impact Hampton started a second straight game in place of Rocky Lombardi (knee). Northern Illinois plays Toledo next Saturday afternoon.

OCTOBER 1, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Starting versus Ball State Hampton is set to start in Saturday's game against Ball State, Robby General of The Star Press reports.

Impact With Rocky Lombardi out, Hampton will start at quarterback Saturday. In two games this season, Hampton has completed 25-of-44 passes for 320 yards, three touchdowns and one interception.

OCTOBER 1, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Gets start vs. Kentucky Hampton started Saturday night against Kentucky, and went 13-for-25 for 196 yards and a touchdown.

Impact Rocky Lombardi (knee) was unable to go after being injured last week. If he is out again next week against Ball State, Hampton will presumably start again.

SEPTEMBER 24, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Throws two touchdowns vs. Vandy Hampton went 12-for-19 for 124 yards with two touchdowns and an interception, along with six rushing yards, Saturday against Vanderbilt.

Impact Hampton came in for an injured Rocky Lombardi (knee). If Lombardi has to miss time, he'll be starting under center for the Huskies, with Kentucky on the slate next Saturday night.

SEPTEMBER 17, 2022 • ROTOWIRE