Howard vs. Alabama A&M (31–24)
Alabama A&M represented the Southwestern Athletic Conference at Center Parc Stadium in Atlanta, Georgia, facing Howard in a Saturday night matchup. The Bison rallied late, using a decisive final stretch to defeat the Bulldogs 31–24.
First Quarter
Howard set an energetic tone from the start, moving quickly through the air and supporting the drive with solid ground plays. The Bison capped the opening possession with a one-yard touchdown to go up 7–0. Their defense then produced a second straight three-and-out, and Howard finished the quarter with a field goal to extend the lead to 10–0.
Second Quarter
Early in the second, Alabama A&M’s deficit shrank from 13–0 as Cornelious Brown IV connected with Jarel Williams for a 26-yard touchdown, making it 13–7. Howard responded with explosive plays—multiple gains of 10+ yards—ending in a four-yard touchdown to push the score to 20–7.
With the two-minute drill underway, Brown IV led another scoring drive, striking Imari Conley for a 14-yard touchdown. At halftime, Alabama A&M was trailing 20–14.
Third Quarter
Howard opened the second half with a field goal, increasing the advantage to 23–14. Alabama A&M remained scoreless in the third quarter, setting the stage for a late-game push.
Fourth Quarter
The Bulldogs scored early in the final period when Brown IV powered his way into the end zone on a four-yard rush, pulling Alabama A&M within 23–21. After that, Howard forced a crucial three-and-out, regained possession, and answered with an eventual go-ahead score—an impressive 51-yard touchdown through the air.
Alabama A&M’s final drive showed life and reached scoring territory, but a late fumble recovery sealed the result for Howard, who held on for a 31–24 victory.
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