Washington, D.C. -- A Howard University fourth-quarter interception halted their comeback attempt versus the Bethune-Cookman University (B-CU) Wildcats, dropping their home-opener, 37-29, Saturday afternoon.
 
The Wildcats jumped out to a quick 14-0 lead and scored three first-quarter touchdowns to take a 21-7 lead into the second quarter.

Howard's true freshman quarterback Quinton Williams recorded his first start, recording three passing touchdowns and a rushing touchdown. Williams' three passing touchdowns are believed to be the most thrown for a true freshman in his first-ever start.

Williams threw his first touchdown, connecting with Damion Gillespie for a 6-yard pitch and catch.

The Wildcats took the ensuing kickoff 60-yards to the Howard three-yard line, hitting pay dirt four plays later to extend the lead, 21-7.

B-CU added a field-goal with 18-seconds left in regulations to take a 24-7 lead into intermission.

Howard came out of halftime on fire, cutting the lead 21-14 on a seven-play, 80-yard, in three-minutes cemented on a 24-yard touchdown pass to Thomas Vi.

Williams continues to show promise, as he took a naked bootleg around the end for a 12-yard touchdown to cut the lead 24-21.

Bethune-Cookman answered back with a nine-play, 72-yard drive capped off by a Wildcat rushing touchdown to push the lead, 31-21.

After Williams' interception, Bethune-Cookman put the game out of reach with a seven-play, 47-yard touchdown drive extending their lead 39-21.

Howard struck back with a 20-yard touchdown toss to Gillespie and a two-point conversion, brought the score to within one possession.

Howard onside kick failed, and the Bison was not able to stop the Wildcats from running out the clock, cementing the score 37-29.

Howard falls to 1-1 in conference place and 1-4 overall.

Howard will travel to Boston to face Harvard University for their first-ever matchup. The game is scheduled for a 1:05 p.m. kickoff next Saturday on ESPN+. Fans can also follow WHBC963Hd3.com to listen to the audio, led by the voice Trevin Jones.