1. First of all, Hohai University's high-level football team was established in 1987. It is the first school of the Ministry of Education to recruit high-level football players, and has always been in the leading position in the college football competition in China.

2. Secondly, for many years, it has been praised as the overlord of the Southern District of China University Football League, and the legend of "South River and Sea, North Institute of Technology" also exists in China University Football Circle.

3. Finally, on August 16, 2022, the final of college football (men in Group A and A) of the 20th Jiangsu Provincial Games kicked off. Hohai University and Nanjing University football teams constantly attack and steal, demonstrating a high level of competitive ability and perseverance with excellent performance. In the end, Hohai University won the championship with a score of 3:0.