WASHINGTON (September 22, 2017) – After three consecutive road games, Coach Mike London and the Howard Football team return home where they host Bethune-Cookman (B-CU) in their home opener. Saturday's contest is the conference opener for both squads. Kickoff is set for 1 p.m. at Greene Stadium.

Furthermore, the Bison Family will get a chance to listen to the game live with Trevin A. Jones and Tiffany Hoyd. Tune in to the WHBC96.3HD3; SiriusXM Channel 142; or Resident Network Channel 51 for all Bison's football coverage.

LAST TIMEOUT
 
No. 6 Richmond jumped out to an early 14-0 lead after one and never looked back as they defeated the Howard Bison, 68-21, at Robins Stadium.
 
Jequez Ezzard finished with two receptions for 70 yards and a touchdown in the loss.
 
MATCHUP PREVIEW
 
This weekend's contest marks the fourth consecutive road game to begin the 2017 campaign for B-CU (1-2). Bethune-Cookman has won six consecutive games against Howard, and has not lost to the Bison in the Nation's Capitol since 1996. Junior linebacker Marquis Hendrix led the Wildcats a week ago at Florida Atlantic with a personal-best 10 tackles.
 
After tough sledding last week on the ground, HU looks to get back on track as one of the nation's top running games. Howard's rushing attack remains the best in the conference, averaging 202 yards-per-game, which ranks No. 27 in the country. Freshman quarterback Caylin Newton leads the MEAC in rushing touchdowns (5).
 
UPCOMING SCHEDULE
 
After the bye, HU hosts reigning MEAC Champion North Carolina Central. Game-time is scheduled for 1 p.m. at Greene Stadium.
 
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