Senior WR Marcus Riley had 132 yards receiving and caught QB Jeremy Moussa‘s only TD pass. Howard’s pass defense was stifling this season allowing their opponents only 129.5 yards per game through the air.įlorida A&M finished the season on an 11-game winning streak, closing things out with a 35-14 victory in the SWAC Championship over the Prairie View A&M Panthers. The star on this Bison team all season was senior WR Kasey Hawthorne, who was 2nd in the MEAC in receptions, yards, and TDs. Senior RB Jarett Hunter ran for 108 yards (5.4 yards per carry). Howard won the MEAC crown and became bowl eligible in their last game of the season with a 14-7 win over Morgan State, failing to cover the 8-point spread as the Under 41 hit.
Florida A&M odds, and make our expert college football picks and predictions. Below, we analyze FanDuel Sportsbook ’s lines around the Howard vs. Kickoff at Mercedes-Benz Stadium is slated for noon ET (ABC). The Howard Bison (6-5) and Florida A&M Rattlers (11-1) clash in Saturday’s Cricket Celebration Bowl in New Orleans.
