Howard University edges Morgan State in overtime thriller

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Last updated Oct 25, 2026

Howard University edges Morgan State in overtime thriller
Summary

Howard University defeated Morgan State in an overtime contest on October 25. The game started with Morgan State taking a 6-0 lead, with the teams exchanging touchdowns throughout. Morgan State led 20-6 early in the fourth quarter but Howard mounted a comeback to tie the game. The game went into overtime after neither team scored late in regulation, where Howard sealed the win with a defensive touchdown from Ben Chandler IV off an interception.

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  • •Howard trailed 20-6 before rallying to tie the game.
  • •Ben Chandler IV scored the game-winning pick-six in overtime.
  • •Morgan State scored first but could not secure a late victory.
  • •Howard's win marks an impressive turnaround under head coach Ted White.
  • •Howard will face North Carolina Central next Saturday.
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Morgan State entered Week 8 as one of the hottest teams in HBCU football. It seemed as if all the pieces were coming together under head coach Damon Wilson , with Cameron Edge emerging as a talented signal caller who can lead the offense and a defense that can carry the team as a contender. But Howard University has looked particularly different […] The post Howard University cools down red-hot Morgan State in thriller appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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