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Game-winning TD lifts FAMU over Howard in Celebration Bowl

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title image via Florida A&M Athletics Courtesy of Florida A&M Athletics 26 HU 30 Winner FAM Team 1st 2nd 3rd 4th F HU 14 2 0 10 26 FAM 0 10 0 20 30 Florida A&M got a 38-yard touchdown reception from Jeremy Moussa to Jah’Marae Sheread with 5:46 left in the ballgame to give the Rattlers a 30-26 win over Howard on Saturday afternoon at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. The triumph improved Florida A&M’s record to 12-1 on the season while the Bison fell to 6-6. Jeremy Moussa led Florida A&M’s passing attack with 289 yards through…

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Howard prepared to take on FAMU in Celebration Bowl

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title image via David Sierra Courtesy of Howard Athletics December 15, 2023) – Back in September when the season had just begun, Howard University Head Coach Larry Scott asked what could be considered more of prediction than a question: “Wouldn’t it be great if Howard University and FAMU were to play each other in the Celebration Bowl?” Whether it was wishful thinking or he had a crystal ball, his predilection has come to fruition. Here we are: Howard, the Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference (MEAC) Champion against the Rattlers of Florida A&M (FAMU), the Southwestern…

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Howard Football lands three on BOXTOROW All-America Team

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title image via HUBison Courtesy of Derek W. Bryant, Assistant Athletic Director for Media Relations & Sports Information, Howard Athletics BOXTOROW unveiled its 2023 HBCU College Football All-America Team where Howard University had three Bison selected. The announcement came Monday morning. Offensive Linemen graduate Anim Dankwah (Toronto, Canada) and redshirt sophomore Da’Metrius Weatherspoon (Clairton, Pa.) and reigning Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference (MEAC) Defensive Player of the Year junior defensive back Kenny Gallop, Jr. (Portsmouth, Va.) made the team after leading the Bison to back-to-back league titles and the program’s first-ever berth to the Cricket Celebration Bowl. Dankwah and Weatherspoon…

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North Central V. Delaware State: Game Notes

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Title Image via Doug Burt Courtesy of North Carolina Central Athletics THE GAMEDelaware State University “Hornets” vs. #14 North Carolina Central University “Eagles” THE KICKOFFSaturday, Nov. 18, 2023 – Kickoff at 2:00 p.m. THE SITEO’Kelly-Riddick Stadium (10,000 capacity) – Durham, N.C. THE RECORDS#14 N.C. Central (8-2 overall, 3-1 MEAC); Delaware State (1-9, 0-4 MEAC) MEDIA COVERAGETV/Video: ESPN+ QUICK HITS• NCCU is ranked 14th in the American Football Coaches Association (AFCA) FCS Top 25 poll and 17th in the Stats Perform FCS poll.• NCCU will repeat as MEAC champions with a…

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16 September 2023 MEAC Football Report

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It was a rough day on the gridiron for the MEAC with the conference going 0-the day , with the most spectacularly lopsided defeat being the 59-7 shellacking UCLA laid on North Carolina Central. Below are brief recaps of bloody Saturday via the Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference and the respective institutions. Richmond 38, Delaware State 6Hampton 35, Howard 34Towson 20, Morgan State 10Temple 41, Norfolk State 9No. 24 (FBS) UCLA 59, No. 17/17 (FCS) North Carolina Central 7 Richmond 38, Delaware State 6 RICHMOND, Va. — Delaware State fell 38-6 to Richmond…

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Howard earns share of MEAC crown with 35-6 beatdown of Morgan State

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Courtesy of Ed Hill, Jr., retired Howard University Sports Information Director 35  HOW 6 MSU Team 1st 2nd 3rd 4th F HOW 7 7 7 14 35 MSU 0 0 0 6 6 BALTIMORE (November 19, 2022) – Howard University senior quarterback Quinton Williams (Upper Marlboro, Md.) performed a rare hat trick, passing for two touchdowns, running for another and catching the first career TD reception as the Bison dominated Morgan State (MSU), 35-6, in the regular season Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference (MEAC) finale at Hughes Stadium. By virtue of the win, Howard (5-6, 4-1…

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Howard defeats South Carolina State , 28-14

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Courtesy of Ed Hill, Jr., retired Howard University Sports Information Director 14 SCS 28  HOW Team 1st 2nd 3rd 4th F SCS 7 0 0 7 14 HOW 7 14 7 0 28 WASHINGTON (November 12, 2022) – Howard University third-year Bison running back Jarett Hunter (Mineral, Va.) had a career day, tallying 192 all-purpose yards (149 rushing & 43 receiving) with three total TDs (two receiving and one rushing) in the victory over South Carolina State (SCSU), 28-14, in a Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference (MEAC) game at Greene Stadium before 4,457 spectators. The Bulldogs…

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Alabama State wins weather-shortened SWAC/Challenge, 23-13

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The SWAC-MEAC challenge marks the beginning of HBCU football season, and with huctuating levels of cooperation from mother nature, Alabama State and Howard took part in the 2022 iteration of the interconference matchup. Howard got the scoring started. Ending a balanced, 12-play drive drive that ended in 33-yard fredd quad to put the Bison up 3-0. The drive looked to poised to in a touchdown but missed throws from Howard QB Quintin Williams stalled the offense. Following an Alabama State punt, Howard ‘s offense was on the move again, but…

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Howard football partners with Jordan Brand

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The Jumpman has officially arrived in the MEAC. Earlier Wednesday afternoon Howard University Football announced the twenty-year partnership with Jordan Brand via a press release and promotion video. Howard University, is one of the most esteemed Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCU’s) with a tremendous legacy, rooted in a commitment to excellence. Jordan Brand is proud to continue that legacy through a 20 year partnership that will create academic and athletic opportunities that elevate the best of the Black Community.   “Howard University and Jordan Brand share a legacy of…

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