HBCU Band Poll: Which band won the 2025 Battle of the Bay halftime show, Norfolk State or Hampton?

Hampton and Norfolk State renewed their storied HBCU rivalry Saturday in the latest edition of the Battle of the Bay.

The Spartans, led by first-year head coach Michael Vick, fell to 1-5 on the season after suffering a 41-34 loss to the Pirates. Hampton improved to 2-4 on the season.

But when it comes to rivalries like these, there is another battle that is never determined by a final score, the halftime show between the two marching bands.

We’ve found the halftime performances of the Hampton University Marching Force and the Norfolk State Spartan Legion.

Take a moment to watch both performances and then participate in our poll below.

Norfork State

Hampton

The poll will close on Wednesday (Oct. 8) at 11:59 p.m.

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