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Morgan State (2-6, 1-3) returns to the gridiron when they host Bethune-Cookman (4-5, 2-2). The match-up will kick off in Hughes Stadium on Saturday, Nov. 3 at 4 p.m. and will be televised live by ESPN3 and broadcast by WEAA, 88.9 FM. The Bears enter the 2018 season under the leadership of interim head coach Ernest T. Jones. Bethune-Cookman completed the 2017 season with a 7-4 overall mark and went 6-2 in the MEAC. The Wildcats will enter the contest fresh off of a break from conference action when they fell to Nebraska 45-9 last Saturday in Lincoln, Nebraska.
GAME COVERAGE
TELEVISION: SPORTSfever Television Network (STN) will be broadcasting the game live ... Geoff Arnold will handle the play-by-play duties with color analyst Varun Raghupathi.
• 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. WPHL 17 in Philadelphia will show the game at 2:30 a.m. on Sunday, September 2nd, while Sports Time Ohio, serving several cities in the state including Cleveland, will air that game on Sunday at noon.
LIVE STREAM: ESPN3
• 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. WPHL 17 in Philadelphia will show the game at 2:30 a.m. on Sunday, September 2nd, while Sports Time Ohio, serving several cities in the state including Cleveland, will air that game on Sunday at noon.
LIVE STREAM: ESPN3
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 Kelvin Bridgers in the booth. The game will be broadcast live on 88.9 FM and streamed on WEAA.org.
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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 31st meeting between the two schools.
• The Wildcats lead the overall series 23-7 since 1986...and have a 6-game winning streak against the Bears dating back to 2010.
• B-CU posted a 41-28 victory in the last meeting in Daytona in 2017.
• The Bears fell 41-10 in the Wildcats' last visit to Hughes Stadium on Nov. 5, 2016.
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 (12-18, 2 yrs); RECORD AT MSU (2-6, 1st yr).
• Bethune-Cookman - Terry Sims (Knoxville, '94) enters his fourth season as head coach at Bethune-Cookman. He has been a part of the Wildcats' unprecedented run of five conference titles in seven years. RECORD AT B-CU (24-17, 4th yr), CAREER RECORD (same).
QUICK HITS
• Both Bear QBs shared time on the field at Florida A&M. Junior signal-caller DeAndre Harriscompleted 5-of-11 passes for 55 yards, while r-freshman DJ Golatt Jr. threw for a season-best 148 yards on 15 of 22 passing.
• MSU's top two targets through the air have been WRs Corey Holmes (23 rec., 275 yds, TD) and Deontaye White (20 rec., 165 yds).
• QB DeAndre Harris is only 52 yards shy of 1,000 passing yards for the season, and just 17 yards shy of 2,000 passing yards for his MSU career.
• The Bears recorded a season-high 229 yards on the ground against UAlbany and had 226 vs. Howard.
• Against Howard, junior RB Josh Chase finished with a season-high 115 yards on 20 carries, including a 22-yard TD run.
• Three players on defense have totaled 30 or more tackles thus far, led by senior LB Damare' Whitaker, who ranks second in the MEAC with 68 total tackles (45 solo). LB Ian McBorrough (54 tackles, 7 TFLs, 5 sacks) and LB Rico Kennedy (45 tackles, 7 TFLs, 2.5 sacks) are second and third in tackles, respectively.
• MSU's defense ranks T-No. 1 in the MEAC in turnovers gained with 15 (12 interceptions, 5 fumbles).
• 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. BETHUNE-COOKMAN - NOV. 4, 2017
DAYTONA, Fla. -- Larry Brihm, Jr. threw for a season- and career-high matching 354 yards and a career-high five touchdowns to lead Bethune-Cookman to a 41-28 win over Morgan State on Saturday at Municipal Stadium.
• Brihm, a redshirt senor signal caller from Delray Beach, Florida, finished 23-for-30 passing and spread the ball around, connecting with a different receiver on each touchdown. Jamaruz Thompkins added a 20-yard touchdown run in the third quarter.
• In all, Brihm would match a school record with five (5) passing touchdowns. He would connect with eight different receivers overall in the contest.
• MSU out-gained the Wildcats in total yardage, 504 to 471, and got a career-high 218 yards and two touchdowns from the elusive and speedy running back Eric Harrell, who had 19 carries. Sophomore QB DeAndre Harris had TD throws to DuShon David and Manassah Bailey following starting quarterback Elijah Staley exiting the game early-on.
• Saturday's matchup marks the 31st meeting between the two schools.
• The Wildcats lead the overall series 23-7 since 1986...and have a 6-game winning streak against the Bears dating back to 2010.
• B-CU posted a 41-28 victory in the last meeting in Daytona in 2017.
• The Bears fell 41-10 in the Wildcats' last visit to Hughes Stadium on Nov. 5, 2016.
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 (12-18, 2 yrs); RECORD AT MSU (2-6, 1st yr).
• Bethune-Cookman - Terry Sims (Knoxville, '94) enters his fourth season as head coach at Bethune-Cookman. He has been a part of the Wildcats' unprecedented run of five conference titles in seven years. RECORD AT B-CU (24-17, 4th yr), CAREER RECORD (same).
QUICK HITS
• Both Bear QBs shared time on the field at Florida A&M. Junior signal-caller DeAndre Harriscompleted 5-of-11 passes for 55 yards, while r-freshman DJ Golatt Jr. threw for a season-best 148 yards on 15 of 22 passing.
• MSU's top two targets through the air have been WRs Corey Holmes (23 rec., 275 yds, TD) and Deontaye White (20 rec., 165 yds).
• QB DeAndre Harris is only 52 yards shy of 1,000 passing yards for the season, and just 17 yards shy of 2,000 passing yards for his MSU career.
• The Bears recorded a season-high 229 yards on the ground against UAlbany and had 226 vs. Howard.
• Against Howard, junior RB Josh Chase finished with a season-high 115 yards on 20 carries, including a 22-yard TD run.
• Three players on defense have totaled 30 or more tackles thus far, led by senior LB Damare' Whitaker, who ranks second in the MEAC with 68 total tackles (45 solo). LB Ian McBorrough (54 tackles, 7 TFLs, 5 sacks) and LB Rico Kennedy (45 tackles, 7 TFLs, 2.5 sacks) are second and third in tackles, respectively.
• MSU's defense ranks T-No. 1 in the MEAC in turnovers gained with 15 (12 interceptions, 5 fumbles).
• 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. BETHUNE-COOKMAN - NOV. 4, 2017
DAYTONA, Fla. -- Larry Brihm, Jr. threw for a season- and career-high matching 354 yards and a career-high five touchdowns to lead Bethune-Cookman to a 41-28 win over Morgan State on Saturday at Municipal Stadium.
• Brihm, a redshirt senor signal caller from Delray Beach, Florida, finished 23-for-30 passing and spread the ball around, connecting with a different receiver on each touchdown. Jamaruz Thompkins added a 20-yard touchdown run in the third quarter.
• In all, Brihm would match a school record with five (5) passing touchdowns. He would connect with eight different receivers overall in the contest.
• MSU out-gained the Wildcats in total yardage, 504 to 471, and got a career-high 218 yards and two touchdowns from the elusive and speedy running back Eric Harrell, who had 19 carries. Sophomore QB DeAndre Harris had TD throws to DuShon David and Manassah Bailey following starting quarterback Elijah Staley exiting the game early-on.
A WIN WOULD ...
...give Ernest T. Jones his second win as MSU's head coach and his 13th career win.
... mark the Bears' first win against Bethune-Cookman since a 24-13 win on Oct. 3, 2009 in Daytona, Fla.
... mark the Bears' first win against the Wildcats in Hughes Stadium since a 28-14 victory on Sept. 30, 2006.
... mark MSU's first home win of the season.
... trim the Wildcats' all-time series record lead to 22-9 since 1986.
... mark the Bears third win of the season - matching the most wins since 2016.
...give Ernest T. Jones his second win as MSU's head coach and his 13th career win.
... mark the Bears' first win against Bethune-Cookman since a 24-13 win on Oct. 3, 2009 in Daytona, Fla.
... mark the Bears' first win against the Wildcats in Hughes Stadium since a 28-14 victory on Sept. 30, 2006.
... mark MSU's first home win of the season.
... trim the Wildcats' all-time series record lead to 22-9 since 1986.
... mark the Bears third win of the season - matching the most wins since 2016.
A GLANCE AT THE WILDCATS
• Bethune-Cookman finished 2017 with an overall mark of 7-4 and went 6-2 in conference play. The Wildcats finished 4-0 in MEAC home contests.
• B-CU enters Saturday's contest coming off of a 45-9 loss to Nebraska.
• Head coach Terry Sims' (Knoxville, 94) offense ranks No. 3 in the league averaging 364.2 yards of total offense (152.4 rushing; 211.8 passing). They have scored 15 rushing TDs and 15 passing. The Wildcats average 29.8 points per contest (No. 2 in MEAC).
• BCU's offense is led by r-junior QB Akevious Williams. The 6-2, 188-pound Madison (Fla.) product has completed 116-of-185 passes (62.7%) for 1,435 yards (Ranks No. 4), with 12 TDs and 6 INTs. He also leads the Wildcats ground attack with 71 carries for 347 yards and 8 TDs.
• R-Freshman RB Isaac Washington is averaging 4.5 yards per carry with a TD. The 6-1, 205 pound senior has 332 yards on 73 carries, while junior Tupac Isme (5-11, 179) has 67 carries for 255 yards and a TD.
• Senior wideout Keavon Mitchell (5-9, 173) and r-junior Malique Jackson (5-10, 165) are two of B-CU's top receivers. Mitchell has 32 catches for 397 yards (42.9 avg/g) and 5 TDS, while Jackson has 21 catches for 355 yards (39.4 avg/g) and 2 TDs.
• B-CU is allowing 394.9 yards of total offense (rushing 152.4; passing 211.8). The Wildcats have also forced 16 turnovers (12 INTs; 4 FR). Opponents are averaging 5.6 yards per play. B-CU has recorded 51 tackles for loss and 18 sacks.
• B-CU's D is led by junior linebacker Marquis Hendrix (Ft. Worth, Texas) and sophomore linebacker Devin James. Hendrix, (6-1, 230) ranks No. 14 in the league with 56 tackles and has two INTs and a sack, while James (6-1, 226) ranks No.18 with 54 stops to go along with 2.0 TFL.
• Bethune-Cookman finished 2017 with an overall mark of 7-4 and went 6-2 in conference play. The Wildcats finished 4-0 in MEAC home contests.
• B-CU enters Saturday's contest coming off of a 45-9 loss to Nebraska.
• Head coach Terry Sims' (Knoxville, 94) offense ranks No. 3 in the league averaging 364.2 yards of total offense (152.4 rushing; 211.8 passing). They have scored 15 rushing TDs and 15 passing. The Wildcats average 29.8 points per contest (No. 2 in MEAC).
• BCU's offense is led by r-junior QB Akevious Williams. The 6-2, 188-pound Madison (Fla.) product has completed 116-of-185 passes (62.7%) for 1,435 yards (Ranks No. 4), with 12 TDs and 6 INTs. He also leads the Wildcats ground attack with 71 carries for 347 yards and 8 TDs.
• R-Freshman RB Isaac Washington is averaging 4.5 yards per carry with a TD. The 6-1, 205 pound senior has 332 yards on 73 carries, while junior Tupac Isme (5-11, 179) has 67 carries for 255 yards and a TD.
• Senior wideout Keavon Mitchell (5-9, 173) and r-junior Malique Jackson (5-10, 165) are two of B-CU's top receivers. Mitchell has 32 catches for 397 yards (42.9 avg/g) and 5 TDS, while Jackson has 21 catches for 355 yards (39.4 avg/g) and 2 TDs.
• B-CU is allowing 394.9 yards of total offense (rushing 152.4; passing 211.8). The Wildcats have also forced 16 turnovers (12 INTs; 4 FR). Opponents are averaging 5.6 yards per play. B-CU has recorded 51 tackles for loss and 18 sacks.
• B-CU's D is led by junior linebacker Marquis Hendrix (Ft. Worth, Texas) and sophomore linebacker Devin James. Hendrix, (6-1, 230) ranks No. 14 in the league with 56 tackles and has two INTs and a sack, while James (6-1, 226) ranks No.18 with 54 stops to go along with 2.0 TFL.
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. 17 nationally in solo tackles (45).
• Sophomore CB Donte Small ranks T-No. 7 nationally in interceptions per game (0.5; 4 ints) and No. 4 in passes defended (13).
• Senior DL Ayodeji Agbelese ranks T-No. 9 nationally in fumble recoveries (2).
• Freshman DE Colby Warrior ranks T-No. 8 nationally in blocked kicks (2).
• MSU ranks T-No. 15 nationally in turnovers gained (18) and T-No. 8 in passes intercepted (12).
• The Bears rank T-No. 15 nationally in 3rd down conversion defense (.298).
• The Bears rank No. 18 nationally in passing efficiency defense (111.17).
• The Bears rank T-No. 19 nationally in defensive TDs (2).
• MSU ranks T-No. 14 nationally in red zone defense (.714).
• MSU ranks T-No. 35 nationally in team sacks (19).
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. 17 nationally in solo tackles (45).
• Sophomore CB Donte Small ranks T-No. 7 nationally in interceptions per game (0.5; 4 ints) and No. 4 in passes defended (13).
• Senior DL Ayodeji Agbelese ranks T-No. 9 nationally in fumble recoveries (2).
• Freshman DE Colby Warrior ranks T-No. 8 nationally in blocked kicks (2).
• MSU ranks T-No. 15 nationally in turnovers gained (18) and T-No. 8 in passes intercepted (12).
• The Bears rank T-No. 15 nationally in 3rd down conversion defense (.298).
• The Bears rank No. 18 nationally in passing efficiency defense (111.17).
• The Bears rank T-No. 19 nationally in defensive TDs (2).
• MSU ranks T-No. 14 nationally in red zone defense (.714).
• MSU ranks T-No. 35 nationally in team sacks (19).
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.
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.
MORGAN'S 1968 CHAMPIONSHIP TEAM TO BE HONORED
Morgan State's 1968 CIAA Championship Football team celebrates its 50th Year Anniversary for its historic Morgan vs. Grambling football game was held on September 28, 1968.
• Morgan's 1968 CIAA Championship team compiled a record of 8 wins and 1 loss to end the winning streak record of 32 victories and 1 loss from 1964 thru 1968.
• The team will be honored at halftime of the Morgan State vs. Bethune-Cookman contest on Nov. 3rd at Hughes Stadium.
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 UNIVERSITY ATHLETIC COMMUNICATIONS
Morgan State was picked to finish ninth (9th) to MEAC defending champion and Preseason #1 North Carolina A&T and #2 Howard.
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.
MORGAN'S 1968 CHAMPIONSHIP TEAM TO BE HONORED
Morgan State's 1968 CIAA Championship Football team celebrates its 50th Year Anniversary for its historic Morgan vs. Grambling football game was held on September 28, 1968.
• Morgan's 1968 CIAA Championship team compiled a record of 8 wins and 1 loss to end the winning streak record of 32 victories and 1 loss from 1964 thru 1968.
• The team will be honored at halftime of the Morgan State vs. Bethune-Cookman contest on Nov. 3rd at Hughes Stadium.
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 UNIVERSITY ATHLETIC COMMUNICATIONS
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