Monmouth Hawks Football: A Deep Dive into Their Thrilling 2026 Season

For all you Monmouth University football fanatics out there, hoping to catch the Hawks in action today, October 13, 2026, I'm afraid I have some news. Hold your horses, folks, because the gridiron will be quiet in West Long Branch. The Monmouth Hawks aren't scheduled to play a game today.

Now, I know that might be a little disappointing, especially if you were geared up for some collegiate football thrills. But don't you worry! The 2026 season for Monmouth is still very much alive and kicking, packed with plenty of exciting matchups, both within the Coastal Athletic Association (CAA) and in non-conference play. The Hawks are set for a robust 12-game schedule this year, featuring eight crucial CAA contests and four challenging non-conference showdowns. They'll have the advantage of playing five times in front of their home crowd at Kessler Stadium, though they'll certainly be racking up the travel miles with seven road trips on the docket.

Speaking of excitement, let's cast our minds back just a little bit, shall we? Monmouth's last outing on October 3rd was an absolute nail-biter against Towson, played right there at home. And what a game it was! The Hawks managed to pull off a dramatic 41-40 victory. Can you imagine the tension in the air? That kind of close win really builds character, and momentum, for the rest of the season.

So, while today might be a quiet Tuesday, the action picks right back up this coming Saturday, October 17th. The Hawks will hit the road to face the New Hampshire Wildcats Football team at Wildcat Stadium in Durham, NH, with kickoff set for 1:00 PM. Then, they'll stay on the road for another away game on October 24th, heading to Hampton to take on the Pirates at Armstrong Stadium, starting at 2:00 PM. But mark your calendars, because they're back home just in time for Halloween!

On Saturday, October 31st, Kessler Stadium will host a spooky showdown as the Monmouth Hawks welcome the Bryant Bulldogs Football team at 1:00 PM. It's bound to be a spirited game, perhaps with a few tricks and treats on the field!

Looking at the bigger picture of their 2026 campaign, it's been quite the journey already. They kicked things off way back on August 29th with a trip to Tennessee Tech. Their home opener, a big moment for any team, saw them host Sacred Heart on September 5th. Other notable road games included Western Michigan, UAlbany, and a historic first-ever meeting with Dartmouth on September 26th. What an experience that must have been!

As the season progresses, fans have more home games to look forward to. The North Carolina A&T Aggies Football team visits on November 7th, and then, on November 14th, it's Senior & Heroes Day at Kessler Stadium when the Merrimack Warriors Football squad comes to town – a truly special occasion to honor those who have contributed so much. The regular season then wraps up on November 21st with an away game against Campbell.

So, even though there's no game today, October 13th, the Monmouth Hawks are certainly making their presence felt in the 2026 college football landscape. Keep an eye on their schedule; there’s still plenty of gridiron glory left to chase this season!