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Morgan State (2-4, 1-1) returns home to face Beltway rival Howard (2-3, 2-1). The match-up will kick off in Hughes Stadium on Saturday, Oct. 20 at 7 p.m. and will streamed live on ESPN3 and also broadcast on WEAA, 88.9 FM. The Bears enter the 2018 season under the leadership of interim head coach Ernest T. Jones. Howard completed the 2017 season with a 7-4 overall mark and went 6-2 in the MEAC. The Bison will enter the contest fresh off of a 55-13 rout versus Delaware State.
GAME COVERAGE
TELEVISION: SPORTSfever Television Network (STN) will be broadcasting the game live ... Phil Schoener will handle the play-by-play duties with color analyst Emory Hunt.
• The game will also be broadcast live on three television networks, including on WBAL 11.2 MeTV in the Baltimore area. The contest will also be on WHP 21.2 My Network in the Harrisburg-Lancaster (Pa.) region and on Erie News Now ENN+ in the city of Erie (Pa.).
• In addition, there will be two tape delay broadcasts in other areas. WDCW 50 CW in Washington, D.C. and will show the game at 1 a.m. on Sunday, October 21st, while Sports Time Ohio, serving several cities in the state including Cleveland, will air that game on Monday at 7 a.m.
RADIO: WEAA, 88.9 FM is the flagship station for the Morgan State Bears ... Lamont Germany will call the play-by-play with Renard Stubbs and Austin Ward in the booth. The game will be broadcast live on 88.9 FM and streamed on WEAA.org.
LIVE STREAM: ESPN3• In addition, there will be two tape delay broadcasts in other areas. WDCW 50 CW in Washington, D.C. and will show the game at 1 a.m. on Sunday, October 21st, while Sports Time Ohio, serving several cities in the state including Cleveland, will air that game on Monday at 7 a.m.
RADIO: WEAA, 88.9 FM is the flagship station for the Morgan State Bears ... Lamont Germany will call the play-by-play with Renard Stubbs and Austin Ward in the booth. The game will be broadcast live on 88.9 FM and streamed on WEAA.org.
RADIO: WEAA, 88.9 FM is the flagship station for the Morgan State Bears ... Lamont Germany will call the play-by-play with Renard Stubbs and Austin Wardin the booth. The game will be broadcast live on 88.9 FM and streamed on WEAA.org.
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SOCIAL NETWORKS
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TICKETS
Season ticket plans—which include a ticket to all five home games, including homecoming start at only $95. Premium seats are now available for purchase by calling 443.885.1522 or visiting MSU Student Center Athletics Ticket Office during business hours (Monday through Friday 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.), or visit morganstatebears.com/tickets.
THE SERIES
• Saturday's matchup marks the 72nd meeting between the two schools.
• The Bears lead the overall series 43-27-1 since 1931.
• Morgan State posted a 28-24 victory in the last meeting in Baltimore in 2016.
• The Bears fell 39-14 in last year's visit to Greene Stadium on Oct. 21, 2017 in Washington, D.C.
THE COACHES
• Morgan State - Ernest T. Jones (Alcorn State, '95) joined the Bears as the Defensive Coordinator in 2016 and was previously a JUCO head coach at ASA Miami (2015 - 8-2 record); he has also worked at Connecticut, Notre Dame, Univ. of Buffalo, Cincinnati, Alcorn State, Central Michigan, Oberlin, Kentucky State and Concordia. CAREER RECORD (12-16, 2 yrs); RECORD AT MSU (2-4, 1st yr).
• Howard - Mike London (Mt. Union, '94) leads the Bison in his second season at the helm. Prior to taking the reins at Howard, London led Virginia to an 8-5 season in 2011 and was named ACC Coach of the Year. As the head coach at Richmond (2008-09), London captured 24 wins and led the Spiders to the FCS Championship in his first season. RECORD AT HOWARD (9-7, 2nd yr), CAREER RECORD (60-58, 10 yrs).
QUICK HITS
• Junior DeAndre Harris, a 6-4, 210-pound quarterback from Washington (Ga.) has connected on 58 of 115 passes for 743 yards, including a four of TDs. He also ran for a season-high 107 yards on the ground in Week 3 at UAlbany.
• The Bears recorded a season-high 229 yards on the ground against UAlbany.
• Senior RB William King finished with a game-high 88 yards on 25 carries at Savannah State.
• Senior LB Damare' Whitaker ranks second in the MEAC with 52 total tackles (35 solo).
• LB Rico Kennedy, the team's leading tackler in 2017 with 70 stops, in addition to 19.5 tackles for loss (No. 3 in the FCS), has posted 34 tackles, a team-high 6 TFLs, with 2.5 sacks and three QB hurries through 6 games.
• MSU's defense leads the MEAC in turnovers gained with 15 (10 fumbles, 5 interceptions).
• The Bears defense held #4 NCAT to 1 of 12 in 3rd down conversions.
• Ernest T. Jones' Bears are predicted to finish 9th in the MEAC's 2018 Preseason Order of Finish.
LAST TIME vs. HOWARD - OCT. 21, 2017
WASHINGTON, D.C.. -- Caylin Newton threw for two touchdowns and ran for two more as Howard throttled Morgan State, 39-14 in a Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference battle Saturday afternoon.
• The effort gives the true freshman, the younger brother of Heisman Trophy-winning quarterback Cam Newton, 18 touchdowns, nine rushing and nine passing.
• Newton ran 19 yards for a score in the first quarter, then hit Jequez Ezzard with a 58-yard touchdown and Kyle Anthony with a 75-yard strike before running in from a yard out late in the third.
• The Howard defense shined throughout the game, adding a scoop-and-score touchdown on a Morgan State fumble with under three minutes left in the game. The Bears managed just two touchdowns despite driving into the red zone six times, with the second score coming in the final minute.
• MSU produced over 500 yards of total offense despite only 14 points. Elijah Staley went 23-of-44 for 290 yards, but threw two interceptions in the loss.
• Saturday's matchup marks the 72nd meeting between the two schools.
• The Bears lead the overall series 43-27-1 since 1931.
• Morgan State posted a 28-24 victory in the last meeting in Baltimore in 2016.
• The Bears fell 39-14 in last year's visit to Greene Stadium on Oct. 21, 2017 in Washington, D.C.
THE COACHES
• Morgan State - Ernest T. Jones (Alcorn State, '95) joined the Bears as the Defensive Coordinator in 2016 and was previously a JUCO head coach at ASA Miami (2015 - 8-2 record); he has also worked at Connecticut, Notre Dame, Univ. of Buffalo, Cincinnati, Alcorn State, Central Michigan, Oberlin, Kentucky State and Concordia. CAREER RECORD (12-16, 2 yrs); RECORD AT MSU (2-4, 1st yr).
• Howard - Mike London (Mt. Union, '94) leads the Bison in his second season at the helm. Prior to taking the reins at Howard, London led Virginia to an 8-5 season in 2011 and was named ACC Coach of the Year. As the head coach at Richmond (2008-09), London captured 24 wins and led the Spiders to the FCS Championship in his first season. RECORD AT HOWARD (9-7, 2nd yr), CAREER RECORD (60-58, 10 yrs).
QUICK HITS
• Junior DeAndre Harris, a 6-4, 210-pound quarterback from Washington (Ga.) has connected on 58 of 115 passes for 743 yards, including a four of TDs. He also ran for a season-high 107 yards on the ground in Week 3 at UAlbany.
• The Bears recorded a season-high 229 yards on the ground against UAlbany.
• Senior RB William King finished with a game-high 88 yards on 25 carries at Savannah State.
• Senior LB Damare' Whitaker ranks second in the MEAC with 52 total tackles (35 solo).
• LB Rico Kennedy, the team's leading tackler in 2017 with 70 stops, in addition to 19.5 tackles for loss (No. 3 in the FCS), has posted 34 tackles, a team-high 6 TFLs, with 2.5 sacks and three QB hurries through 6 games.
• MSU's defense leads the MEAC in turnovers gained with 15 (10 fumbles, 5 interceptions).
• The Bears defense held #4 NCAT to 1 of 12 in 3rd down conversions.
• Ernest T. Jones' Bears are predicted to finish 9th in the MEAC's 2018 Preseason Order of Finish.
LAST TIME vs. HOWARD - OCT. 21, 2017
WASHINGTON, D.C.. -- Caylin Newton threw for two touchdowns and ran for two more as Howard throttled Morgan State, 39-14 in a Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference battle Saturday afternoon.
• The effort gives the true freshman, the younger brother of Heisman Trophy-winning quarterback Cam Newton, 18 touchdowns, nine rushing and nine passing.
• Newton ran 19 yards for a score in the first quarter, then hit Jequez Ezzard with a 58-yard touchdown and Kyle Anthony with a 75-yard strike before running in from a yard out late in the third.
• The Howard defense shined throughout the game, adding a scoop-and-score touchdown on a Morgan State fumble with under three minutes left in the game. The Bears managed just two touchdowns despite driving into the red zone six times, with the second score coming in the final minute.
• MSU produced over 500 yards of total offense despite only 14 points. Elijah Staley went 23-of-44 for 290 yards, but threw two interceptions in the loss.
A WIN WOULD ...
...give Ernest T. Jones his second win as MSU's head coach and his 13th career win.
... mark the Bears' first back-to-back wins since 2016 (vs. Howard & Delaware State).
... mark the Bears' first win against Howard since a 28-24 victory at Hughes Stadium in 2016.
... mark MSU's first home conference win since defeating Savannah State 48-28 for Homecoming on Oct. 14, 2017.
... extend the Bears' series record against Howard to 44-26-1 since 1931.
... mark the Bears home win since defeating Savannah State 48-28 for Homecoming on Oct. 14, 2017.
...give Ernest T. Jones his second win as MSU's head coach and his 13th career win.
... mark the Bears' first back-to-back wins since 2016 (vs. Howard & Delaware State).
... mark the Bears' first win against Howard since a 28-24 victory at Hughes Stadium in 2016.
... mark MSU's first home conference win since defeating Savannah State 48-28 for Homecoming on Oct. 14, 2017.
... extend the Bears' series record against Howard to 44-26-1 since 1931.
... mark the Bears home win since defeating Savannah State 48-28 for Homecoming on Oct. 14, 2017.
A GLANCE AT THE BISON
• Howard finished 2017 with an overall mark of 7-4 and went 6-2 in conference play. The Bison finished 4-3 in road contests.
• Howard posted a decisive 55-13 victory over Delaware State in their home opener at Greene Stadium.
• Head coach Mike London's (Richmond, '82) offense is averaging a league-best 513.6 yards of total offense (177.0 rushing; 336.6 passing). They have scored seven rushing TDs and 15 passing. The Bison average 4.0 yards per rush and 9.4 per pass, including 17.2 per catch.
• HU's offense is led by sophomore and league sensation QB Caylin Newton. The 5-11, 195-pound Atlanta (Ga.) product has completed 91-of-172 passes (52.9%) for 1,593 yards, with 15 TDs and 7 INTs. He also leads the Bison ground attack with 79 carries for 309 yards and a TD. He ranks No. 1 in the MEAC in total offense at 380.4 yards per game.
• RB Khalid Dorsey is averaging 5.3 yards per carry with a TD. The 6-1, 205 pound senior has 169 yards on 32 carries.
• Junior wideouts Kyle Anthony (6-3, 205) and Jequez Ezzard (5-9, 190) are two of the league's top receivers. Anthony has 31 catches for 398 yards (79.6 avg/g) and 4 TDS, while Ezzard has 28 catches for 737 yards (147.4 avg/g) and 8 TDs.
• Jeques Ezzard registered 191 receiving yards on four catches with three TDs last week versus Delaware State and was named the National Offensive Player of the Week honorable mention. He became the first Bison in school history to produce back-to-back 3 TD games.
• HU is allowing 451.4 yards of total offense (rushing 230.6; passing 220.8). The Bison have also forced 9 turnovers (3 INTs; 6 FR). Opponents are averaging 6.1 yards per play. The Bison have recorded 26.5 TFL.
• HU's D is led by junior linebacker Marcell Allison and senior safety Bryan Cook. Allison, (6-4, 235) ranks T-No. 15 in the league with 42 tackles, while Cook (6-1, 194) ranks T-No. 22 with 28 stops.
• Howard finished 2017 with an overall mark of 7-4 and went 6-2 in conference play. The Bison finished 4-3 in road contests.
• Howard posted a decisive 55-13 victory over Delaware State in their home opener at Greene Stadium.
• Head coach Mike London's (Richmond, '82) offense is averaging a league-best 513.6 yards of total offense (177.0 rushing; 336.6 passing). They have scored seven rushing TDs and 15 passing. The Bison average 4.0 yards per rush and 9.4 per pass, including 17.2 per catch.
• HU's offense is led by sophomore and league sensation QB Caylin Newton. The 5-11, 195-pound Atlanta (Ga.) product has completed 91-of-172 passes (52.9%) for 1,593 yards, with 15 TDs and 7 INTs. He also leads the Bison ground attack with 79 carries for 309 yards and a TD. He ranks No. 1 in the MEAC in total offense at 380.4 yards per game.
• RB Khalid Dorsey is averaging 5.3 yards per carry with a TD. The 6-1, 205 pound senior has 169 yards on 32 carries.
• Junior wideouts Kyle Anthony (6-3, 205) and Jequez Ezzard (5-9, 190) are two of the league's top receivers. Anthony has 31 catches for 398 yards (79.6 avg/g) and 4 TDS, while Ezzard has 28 catches for 737 yards (147.4 avg/g) and 8 TDs.
• Jeques Ezzard registered 191 receiving yards on four catches with three TDs last week versus Delaware State and was named the National Offensive Player of the Week honorable mention. He became the first Bison in school history to produce back-to-back 3 TD games.
• HU is allowing 451.4 yards of total offense (rushing 230.6; passing 220.8). The Bison have also forced 9 turnovers (3 INTs; 6 FR). Opponents are averaging 6.1 yards per play. The Bison have recorded 26.5 TFL.
• HU's D is led by junior linebacker Marcell Allison and senior safety Bryan Cook. Allison, (6-4, 235) ranks T-No. 15 in the league with 42 tackles, while Cook (6-1, 194) ranks T-No. 22 with 28 stops.
NOTABLE NATIONAL NOTES
Here are a few 2018 FCS national statistics of note on offense, defense and special teams that pertained to the Bears:
• Senior LB Damare' Whitaker ranks T-No. 16 nationally in solo tackles (35).
• Sophomore CB Donte Small ranks T-No. 5 nationally in interceptions per game (0.7; 4 ints) and T-No. 4 in passes defended (10).
• Senior DL Ayodeji Agbelese ranks T-No. 4 nationally in fumble recoveries (2).
• MSU ranks T-No. 14 nationally in turnovers gained (15) and T-No. 6 in passes intercepted (10).
• The Bears rank No. 4 nationally in 3rd down conversion defense (.260).
• The Bears rank No. 17 nationally in passing efficiency defense (109.09).
• The Bears rank T-No. 11 nationally in defensive TDs (2).
• MSU ranks No. 29 nationally in total defense (346.2).
Here are a few 2018 FCS national statistics of note on offense, defense and special teams that pertained to the Bears:
• Senior LB Damare' Whitaker ranks T-No. 16 nationally in solo tackles (35).
• Sophomore CB Donte Small ranks T-No. 5 nationally in interceptions per game (0.7; 4 ints) and T-No. 4 in passes defended (10).
• Senior DL Ayodeji Agbelese ranks T-No. 4 nationally in fumble recoveries (2).
• MSU ranks T-No. 14 nationally in turnovers gained (15) and T-No. 6 in passes intercepted (10).
• The Bears rank No. 4 nationally in 3rd down conversion defense (.260).
• The Bears rank No. 17 nationally in passing efficiency defense (109.09).
• The Bears rank T-No. 11 nationally in defensive TDs (2).
• MSU ranks No. 29 nationally in total defense (346.2).
PRESEASON PICKED 9TH
Morgan State was picked to finish ninth (9th) to MEAC defending champion and Preseason #1 North Carolina A&T and #2 Howard.
PRESEASON ALL-MEAC PLAYERS
Seven (7) Morgan State football players were named to the 2018 MEAC preseason team, which was voted on by the conference head coaches and sports information directors. Senior defensive lineman Malachi Washington and junior linebacker Rico Kennedy were first-team selections. Senior offensive linemen Joshua Miles and Matthew Thompson were third-team picks, along with junior wideout Manasseh Bailey, junior linebacker Ian McBorrough, and senior defensive back Carl Garnes. The seven preseason All-MEAC performers are part of a group of 37 lettermen and 16 starters returning for the 2018 Morgan State football season.
BEARS OPEN 120th SEASON OF FOOTBALL SINCE 1898
MSU enters its 120th season of football and will open the 2018 campaign under interim head coach Ernest T. Jones, set to enter his first year at the helm and his third year at Morgan State.
RETURN MEN
The 2018 Morgan State Bears return 37 letterwinners, including 16 starters - 7 on offense, 8 on defense and 1 on special teams.
CAMPAIGNING FOR SUCCESS
The Bears enter the 2018 season looking to post their first winning season since going 6-5 in 2009. MSU's 7-6 record in 2014 was vacated.
NON-CONFERENCE PLAY
The Bears will open the 2018 campaign against four non-conference opponents. MSU opens the season against Towson (Sept. 1) in the 'Battle for Greater Baltimore', followed by road trips versus Akron (Sept. 9), Univ. at Albany (Sept. 15) and the N.C. A&T (Sept. 22) game will also be recorded as a non-conference contest.
BEARS OPEN 41st SEASON IN MEAC
The Bears will open its 41st season in the MEAC when they host South Carolina State for Homecoming on Oct. 6.
• The Bears opened the 2017 MEAC schedule with a 49-17 loss against #15 N.C. A&T at Hughes Stadium.
• The Bears kicked off its first season in the MEAC in 1971. Morgan State withdrew from the conference at the end of the 1979-80 fiscal year, before returning to the MEAC in 1984.
EDWARD SCOTT NAMED TO FCS ADA EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE
The Division I Football Subdivision Athletics Directors Association announced that Morgan State's Director of Intercollegiate Athletics Edward Scott will serve on its Executive Committee. Scott represents the Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference.
MAKING AN IMPACT IN THE CLASSROOM
The Morgan State football team has had great success in the classroom.
• Most recently, the Bears produced a 3.24 GPA during Summer 2018.
• The 2017-18 school year saw the Bears achieve their highest single-year GPA in program history.
• The program had 31 Athletic Director Honor Roll Members in the Fall of 2017, a 41% increase from the previous Fall.
MSU LEGEND EDDIE P. HURT NAMED TO 2019 COLLEGE FOOTBALL HALL OF FAME BALLOT
76 players and six coaches from the Football Bowl Subdivision and 100 players and 32 coaches from the divisional ranks make-up the 2019 ballot for induction into the College Football Hall of Fame. Morgan State head coach Eddie P. Hurt is among the list of nominees.
• Hurt led Morgan's football teams to six Black College National Championships and won 14 CIAA titles.
• Eleven of his squads executed undefeated seasons, including a non-losing string of games from 1932 to 1938.
• His 1943 team did not allow a score from a single opponent.
FOLLOW US IN CYBERSPACE
There are many ways to keep up with MSU athletics online and on the go:
• Visit www.morganstatebears.com, the official web site of Bears athletics, for news, schedules, stats, bios and more.
• Follow us on social media:
Facebook: /MorganStateBears
Twitter: @MorganStBears
Instagram: /MorganStateBears
Morgan State was picked to finish ninth (9th) to MEAC defending champion and Preseason #1 North Carolina A&T and #2 Howard.
PRESEASON ALL-MEAC PLAYERS
Seven (7) Morgan State football players were named to the 2018 MEAC preseason team, which was voted on by the conference head coaches and sports information directors. Senior defensive lineman Malachi Washington and junior linebacker Rico Kennedy were first-team selections. Senior offensive linemen Joshua Miles and Matthew Thompson were third-team picks, along with junior wideout Manasseh Bailey, junior linebacker Ian McBorrough, and senior defensive back Carl Garnes. The seven preseason All-MEAC performers are part of a group of 37 lettermen and 16 starters returning for the 2018 Morgan State football season.
BEARS OPEN 120th SEASON OF FOOTBALL SINCE 1898
MSU enters its 120th season of football and will open the 2018 campaign under interim head coach Ernest T. Jones, set to enter his first year at the helm and his third year at Morgan State.
RETURN MEN
The 2018 Morgan State Bears return 37 letterwinners, including 16 starters - 7 on offense, 8 on defense and 1 on special teams.
CAMPAIGNING FOR SUCCESS
The Bears enter the 2018 season looking to post their first winning season since going 6-5 in 2009. MSU's 7-6 record in 2014 was vacated.
NON-CONFERENCE PLAY
The Bears will open the 2018 campaign against four non-conference opponents. MSU opens the season against Towson (Sept. 1) in the 'Battle for Greater Baltimore', followed by road trips versus Akron (Sept. 9), Univ. at Albany (Sept. 15) and the N.C. A&T (Sept. 22) game will also be recorded as a non-conference contest.
BEARS OPEN 41st SEASON IN MEAC
The Bears will open its 41st season in the MEAC when they host South Carolina State for Homecoming on Oct. 6.
• The Bears opened the 2017 MEAC schedule with a 49-17 loss against #15 N.C. A&T at Hughes Stadium.
• The Bears kicked off its first season in the MEAC in 1971. Morgan State withdrew from the conference at the end of the 1979-80 fiscal year, before returning to the MEAC in 1984.
EDWARD SCOTT NAMED TO FCS ADA EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE
The Division I Football Subdivision Athletics Directors Association announced that Morgan State's Director of Intercollegiate Athletics Edward Scott will serve on its Executive Committee. Scott represents the Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference.
MAKING AN IMPACT IN THE CLASSROOM
The Morgan State football team has had great success in the classroom.
• Most recently, the Bears produced a 3.24 GPA during Summer 2018.
• The 2017-18 school year saw the Bears achieve their highest single-year GPA in program history.
• The program had 31 Athletic Director Honor Roll Members in the Fall of 2017, a 41% increase from the previous Fall.
MSU LEGEND EDDIE P. HURT NAMED TO 2019 COLLEGE FOOTBALL HALL OF FAME BALLOT
76 players and six coaches from the Football Bowl Subdivision and 100 players and 32 coaches from the divisional ranks make-up the 2019 ballot for induction into the College Football Hall of Fame. Morgan State head coach Eddie P. Hurt is among the list of nominees.
• Hurt led Morgan's football teams to six Black College National Championships and won 14 CIAA titles.
• Eleven of his squads executed undefeated seasons, including a non-losing string of games from 1932 to 1938.
• His 1943 team did not allow a score from a single opponent.
FOLLOW US IN CYBERSPACE
There are many ways to keep up with MSU athletics online and on the go:
• Visit www.morganstatebears.com, the official web site of Bears athletics, for news, schedules, stats, bios and more.
• Follow us on social media:
Facebook: /MorganStateBears
Twitter: @MorganStBears
Instagram: /MorganStateBears
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