Football | 11/2/2025 3:44:06 PM

N.C. Central 35, Howard 14
S.C. State 36, Morgan State 30
 
N.C. Central 35, Howard 14          BOX SCORE | RECAP

WASHINGTON, D.C. – North Carolina Central University quarterback Walker Harris threw for 321 yards and four touchdowns, three to Chauncey Spikes, as the Eagles defeated Howard 35-14 on Saturday afternoon at Greene Stadium. NCCU (6-3, 1-1 MEAC) jumped out to a 21-0 halftime lead behind two first-quarter touchdown connections between Harris and Spikes and a 13-yard rushing score by Harris. The Eagles added two more passing touchdowns in the second half, including a third Harris-to-Spikes strike, to seal the win. Spikes finished with a career-high 208 receiving yards on nine catches, while Harris notched his fourth 300-yard passing game of the season. 

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S.C. State 36, Morgan State 30    BOX SCORE | RECAP

ORANGEBURG, S.C. – South Carolina State held off Morgan State 36-30 on Saturday at Oliver C. Dawson Stadium, powered by William Atkins IV, who threw for 363 yards and a touchdown while connecting with nine different receivers on 21 catches. Running back Tyler Smith added two rushing touchdowns and 110 yards on 18 carries, and Jordan Smith led the receiving corps with 107 yards on four catches. SC State built a 33-10 lead after three quarters and sealed the win with a 36-yard field goal by Nico Cavanillas Alti early in the fourth. Morgan State rallied late with three touchdowns from quarterback Raymond Moore III but fell short. Defensively, Malik Harp led the Bulldogs with eight tackles, and Jordan Franklin  added six solo stops, a tackle for loss, and an interception, helping preserve the win as SC State improved to 6-3 overall and 2-0 MEAC play.