WASHINGTON (November 4, 2026) – Howard University football returns to Greene Stadium Thursday night (Nov. 5), hosting South Carolina State (SC State) under the lights. Kickoff is set for 7:30 p.m., live on ESPNU.
 
GAME INFO
 
GAME 10
PARTICIPANTS: SC State (Bulldogs) at Howard (Bison)
WHEN: Thursday, November 5, 2026, at 7:30 p.m.
WHERE: William Greene Memorial Stadium (10,000) in D.C.
 
FOLLOW THE ACTION
 
WATCH
 
Saturday's broadcast will be live on ESPNU. Tiffany Greene will call the action and HU Alum, Jay "Sky" Walker will provide color commentary. Kendall Lanier, also a HU alum, will handle sideline interviews and Chris Taylor, another HU alum, will serve as a producer.
 
LISTEN
 
Bison Nation can listen to the action live on WHBC.  Trevin A. Jones will call the action, Nate Henry and Casaya Achampong will provide color commentary and Tanbrance Berry will provide sideline updates and Amir Walker will serve as spotter.
 
LIVE RESULTS
 
Fans can also follow the game via live stats.
 
LAST TIMEOUT
 
SC STATE
 
The Bulldogs (7-2, 2-0 MEAC) are coming off a 51-10 win at Morgan State in Baltimore Thursday (Oct. 29).
 
SC State was led offensively by graduate quarterback Keely Watson, who was 27-of-36 for 279 yards and four TDs.
 
HOWARD
 
The wounded Bison were unable to get untracked, falling, 34-0, to North Carolina Central (NCCU) in Durham Saturday (Oct. 31).
 
The one positive note for the Bison in the loss was junior punter/placekicker Matt Conord (Lithia, Fla.), who averaged almost 47 yards on eight punts, a career best.
 
THE COACHES
 
SC State is coached by Chennis Berry (Savannah State, '95), who is in third season. Howard is led by Ted White (Howard, '98), who is in his first season.
 
THE SERIES
 
Last year, SC State defeated the Bison, 42-12, in Orangeburg for their fifth win in the last six games between the two institutions. Howard last won, 28-14, in D.C. (November 12, 2022).
 
The Bulldogs have dominated the 40-12 advantage.
 
WHAT THE COACHES ARE SAYING
 
CHENNIS BERRY
 
"We have great respect for Coach White and his program. We expect them to be ready when we meet on Thursday."
 
TED WHITE
 
"It's going to be a tough task for us. They are solid all around; we will be ready to go."
 
PLAYERS TO WATCH
 
SC STATE
 
The Bulldogs are led offensively by Watson (139-of-214 for 1,647 yards & 3 INTs), running back Kacy Fields (11 carries for 71 yards & a TD), freshman running Ricorian Brown (27 carries for 215 yards & a TD), sophomore wideout Julian Milligan (20 receptions for 134 yards).
 
Defensively, SC State is led by junior linebacker Roderick Kelley (29 total tackles & 4.5 TFLs), junior defensive lineman Ka'Von Chisolm (24 total tackles, 10.5 TFLs, senior linebacker Jadin Jones (32 total tackles, 5.0 TFLs & a sack) and junior linebacker Marquis Lane-Owens (35 total tackles).
 
The Bulldogs are led on special teams by Maxceon Cobb (43 yards per punt, 9 inside the 20 and 5 50+ yards) and Jett Jack (12-of-13 FGs).
 
HOWARD
 
On offense, the Bison will rely on the talents of graduate running back Eden James (51 carries for 317 yards & 3 TDs), junior running back Travis Kerney (57 carries for 155 yards & 2 TDs) and sophomore running back Billy Roberson II (60 carries for 279 yards & a TD; 11 receptions for 92 yards & 2 TDs).
 
Graduate quarterback Isaiah Freeman (26 carries for 52 yards & a TD; 20-of-42 for 96 yards & a TD.
 
The receiving corps features senior tight end Nathanial Clark (23 receptions for 160 yards & a TD), senior wideouts Zaden Jackson (12 receptions for 176 yards & a TD) and Se'Quan Osborne (15 catches for 212 yards & a TD) and sophomore Semaj Pierre (25 catches for 245 yards).
 
Defensively, the Buffalo Soldiers are led by graduate defensive back Kaleb Gallop (48 total tackles, a TFL & 0.5 sack), sophomore linebacker Aidan Foster (41 total tackles, 3.0 TFLs, 2.5 sacks, a FR & a FF) graduate linebacker Rodney Roane (34 total tackles, 5.5 TFLs, 4.5 sacks, a FR & 3 FFs), sophomore defensive back Ben Chandler IV (38 total tackles, 8 PBUs & 2 INTs), graduate defensive lineman Gabe Stephens (28 total tackles, 6.5 TFLs ,3.0 sacks, 5 PBUs & a FR), graduate defensive lineman Faisal Mass (23 total tackles, 5.0 TFLs, 2.0 sacks & 5 PBUs), junior defensive lineman Israel Lucas (14 total tackles, 3.0 TFLs & 2 FRs) and sophomore linebacker Glen Vinson III (30 total tackles, a TFL & 2 PBUs).
 
Conord leads the team scoring (47 points), going 10-for-11 on field goals and 17-for-17 on PATs. He also averages 43.0 yards on 19 punts.
 
MEAC STATISTICAL RANKINGS
 
SC STATE
 
The Bulldogs dominate the stats in the conference, ranking first in several categories, including scoring offense and defense, total offense and defense, rushing offense and defense, passing offense and defense, field goal percentage, fewest sacks allowed, sacks, fumble recoveries, first down conversion and Red Zone offense.
 
Individually, Mason Pickett Hicks leads the MEAC in rushing.
 
Tyler Smith is eighth in rushing.
 
Watson is second in passing.
 
DJ Maultsby second in receiving and seventh in all-purpose yards.
 
Josh Shaw leads the conference in scoring. Mason is fifth in scoring.
 
Shumantoe Burgess ranks third in punt returns.
 
Cobb ranks second in the MEAC in punting.
 
Jackson is second in field goals (12-of-13).
 
HOWARD
 
The Bison lead the MEAC in PATs.
 
Individually, Conord leads the MEAC in punting.
 
Sophomore wideout/returner Antonio Hunter (Cincinnati) ranks fourth in punt returns. Sophomore running back/returner John Washington III (Richmond, Va.) is second in kick returns. Freshman wideout/returner Derrick Miller (McDonough, Ga.) is firth in kick returns.
 
James is seventh in rushing.
 
NATIONAL STATISTICS RANKINGS
 
SC STATE
 
The Bulldogs lead the nation in total defense.
 
Individually, Pickett is second in rushing yards per carry.
 
Shaw is fourth in rushing TDs.
 
Jackson is fifth in field goal percentage.
 
Chisolm is tied for seventh in fumble recoveries and tied for 17^th in sacks.
 
Maul is 14^th in yards per catch.
 
HOWARD
 
The Bison are tied for 11^th in defensive TDs and tied for 18^th in sacks.
 
Individually, Conord is sixth in field goal percentage.
 
Roane is tied for ninth in forced fumbles.
 
Lucas tied for 7^th in fumble recoveries.
 
GAME NOTES
 
Howard welcomes back Kendall Lanier, who will be doing sidelines for the game. A 2023 HU graduate, Lanier joins fellow Bison Jay "Sky" Walker, who will be doing the color commentary, and Chris Taylor, who will serve as a producer.
 
NEXT UP
 
As the regular season winds, SC State takes on NCCU in a contest Saturday (Nov. 14) in Orangeburg while Howard closes out the home slate Saturday (Nov. 14) when it hosts Delaware State for Senior Day. Kickoff at 2 p.m.
 
For more information, visit the Bison Athletics website at www.HUBison.com.