2017 Howard Bison football team
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Conference | Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference |
2017 record | 7–4 (6–2 MEAC) |
Head coach |
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Offensive coordinator | Brennan Marion (1st season) |
Co-defensive coordinator | Vince Brown (1st season) |
Co-defensive coordinator | Chip West (1st season) |
Home stadium | William H. Greene Stadium (Capacity: 7,086) |
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Team | W | L | W | L | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
No. 7 North Carolina A&T $ | 8 | – | 0 | 12 | – | 0 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Howard | 6 | – | 2 | 7 | – | 4 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Bethune–Cookman | 6 | – | 2 | 7 | – | 4 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
North Carolina Central | 5 | – | 3 | 7 | – | 4 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Hampton | 5 | – | 3 | 6 | – | 5 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Norfolk State | 4 | – | 4 | 4 | – | 7 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Savannah State * | 3 | – | 5 | 3 | – | 8 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
South Carolina State | 2 | – | 6 | 3 | – | 7 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Florida A&M * | 2 | – | 6 | 3 | – | 8 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Delaware State | 2 | – | 6 | 2 | – | 9 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Morgan State * | 1 | – | 7 | 1 | – | 10 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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The 2017 Howard Bison football team represented Howard University in the 2017 NCAA Division I FCS football season. They were led by first-year head coach Mike London. The Bison played their home games at William H. Greene Stadium. They were a member of the Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference (MEAC).
The Bison kicked off the season by defeating UNLV, a 45-point favorite, in the biggest upset in college football history by point spread.[1] They would finish the season 7–4, 6–2 in MEAC play to finish in a tie for second place.
Previous season[]
The Bison started 2016 play with a Big Ten doubleheader: they opened the season at Maryland, losing by nearly 40, and then traveled to Rutgers, only to lose by 38. They recorded two more losses, against Hampton and Morgan State before notching their first win at Norfolk State. Five more losses then followed, and the Bison finished a dismal season with a win against last-place Delaware State. They finished tenth out of eleven in the MEAC.[2][3]
Before the season[]
Recruiting[]
On National Signing Day, Howard signed 23 athletes out of high school for their 2017 recruiting class.[4]
US college sports recruiting information for 2017 recruits | ||||||
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Name | Hometown | High school / college | Height | Weight | Commit date | |
Jordan Aley RB |
King George, VA | King George HS | 5 ft 8 in (1.73 m) | 160 lb (73 kg) | Feb 1, 2017 | |
Recruiting star ratings: Scout: N/A Rivals: N/A 247Sports: N/A | ||||||
Bryan Cook CB |
Mount Healthy, OH | Mount Healthy | 6 ft 0 in (1.83 m) | 165 lb (75 kg) | Feb 1, 2017 | |
Recruiting star ratings: Scout: N/A Rivals: N/A 247Sports: N/A | ||||||
Saevon Dinkins OL |
Waldorf, MD | St. Charles HS | 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) | 265 lb (120 kg) | Feb 1, 2017 | |
Recruiting star ratings: Scout: N/A Rivals: N/A 247Sports: N/A | ||||||
Justin Dooley WR |
Lee's Summit, MO | Lee's Summit West HS | 6 ft 1 in (1.85 m) | 180 lb (82 kg) | Feb 1, 2017 | |
Recruiting star ratings: Scout: N/A Rivals: N/A 247Sports: N/A | ||||||
Samaj Everett LB |
Paramus, NJ | Paramus Catholic | 6 ft 1 in (1.85 m) | 220 lb (100 kg) | Feb 1, 2017 | |
Recruiting star ratings: Scout: N/A Rivals: N/A 247Sports: N/A | ||||||
Jaelin Ferdinand WR |
Madison, AL | Madison Academy | 6 ft 1 in (1.85 m) | 170 lb (77 kg) | ||
Recruiting star ratings: Scout: N/A Rivals: N/A 247Sports: N/A | ||||||
Tye Freeland S |
Dinwiddie, VA | Dinwiddie HS | 5 ft 11 in (1.80 m) | 175 lb (79 kg) | Feb 1, 2017 | |
Recruiting star ratings: Scout: N/A Rivals: N/A 247Sports: N/A | ||||||
Taejon Gray CB |
Waldorf, MD | Thomas Stone HS | 6 ft 0 in (1.83 m) | 170 lb (77 kg) | Feb 1, 2017 | |
Recruiting star ratings: Scout: N/A Rivals: N/A 247Sports: N/A | ||||||
Quinton Hill RB |
Jefferson Hills, PA | Thomas Jefferson HS | 6 ft 0 in (1.83 m) | 200 lb (91 kg) | Feb 1, 2017 | |
Recruiting star ratings: Scout: N/A Rivals: N/A 247Sports: N/A | ||||||
Malik Hyatt TE |
Gastonia, NC | Ashbrook HS | 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) | 215 lb (98 kg) | Feb 1, 2017 | |
Recruiting star ratings: Scout: N/A Rivals: N/A 247Sports: N/A | ||||||
Branden Johnson C |
Olney, MD | Our Lady of Good Counsel | 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) | 285 lb (129 kg) | Feb 1, 2017 | |
Recruiting star ratings: Scout: N/A Rivals: N/A 247Sports: N/A | ||||||
Malcolm Johnson S |
Springdale, MD | Charles H. Flowers HS | 5 ft 10 in (1.78 m) | 160 lb (73 kg) | Feb 1, 2017 | |
Recruiting star ratings: Scout: N/A Rivals: N/A 247Sports: N/A | ||||||
Tyree Leonard RB |
Jonesboro, GA | Mount Zion HS | 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) | 220 lb (100 kg) | Feb 1, 2017 | |
Recruiting star ratings: Scout: N/A Rivals: N/A 247Sports: N/A | ||||||
Aaron Motley DE |
Highland Springs, VA | Highland Springs HS | 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) | 243 lb (110 kg) | Feb 1, 2017 | |
Recruiting star ratings: Scout: N/A Rivals: N/A 247Sports: N/A | ||||||
Antoine Murray WR |
Miramar, FL | Miramar HS | 6 ft 0 in (1.83 m) | 180 lb (82 kg) | Feb 1, 2017 | |
Recruiting star ratings: Scout: N/A Rivals: N/A 247Sports: N/A | ||||||
Caylin Newton QB |
Atlanta, GA | Grady HS | 5 ft 11 in (1.80 m) | 185 lb (84 kg) | Feb 1, 2017 | |
Recruiting star ratings: Scout: N/A Rivals: N/A 247Sports: N/A | ||||||
James Newell DE |
Akron, OH | 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) | 245 lb (111 kg) | Feb 1, 2017 | ||
Recruiting star ratings: Scout: N/A Rivals: N/A 247Sports: N/A | ||||||
Jayson Robinson CB |
Sterling, VA | Dominion HS | 5 ft 10 in (1.78 m) | 160 lb (73 kg) | Feb 1, 2017 | |
Recruiting star ratings: Scout: N/A Rivals: N/A 247Sports: N/A | ||||||
Jordan Scott ATH |
Montvale, NJ | St. Joseph Regional HS | 5 ft 6 in (1.68 m) | 163 lb (74 kg) | Feb 1, 2017 | |
Recruiting star ratings: Scout: N/A Rivals: N/A 247Sports: N/A | ||||||
David Terrell Jr. WR |
Wilmette, IL | Loyola Academy HS | 5 ft 11 in (1.80 m) | 180 lb (82 kg) | Feb 1, 2017 | |
Recruiting star ratings: Scout: N/A Rivals: N/A 247Sports: N/A | ||||||
Aaron Walker S |
Washington, D.C. | Friendship | 5 ft 11 in (1.80 m) | 195 lb (88 kg) | Feb 1, 2017 | |
Recruiting star ratings: Scout: N/A Rivals: N/A 247Sports: N/A | ||||||
Jamonne Williams S |
DeSoto, TX | DeSoto HS | 5 ft 9 in (1.75 m) | 178 lb (81 kg) | Feb 1, 2017 | |
Recruiting star ratings: Scout: N/A Rivals: N/A 247Sports: N/A | ||||||
Brian Witter LB |
Miramar, FL | Miramar HS | 6 ft 1 in (1.85 m) | 220 lb (100 kg) | Feb 1, 2017 | |
Recruiting star ratings: Scout: N/A Rivals: N/A 247Sports: N/A | ||||||
Overall recruiting rankings: | ||||||
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Coaching staff[]
2017 Howard Bison coaching staff | |||||||
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Head Coach
Offensive Coaches
Defensive Coaches
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Administrative Staff
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Schedule[]
Date | Time | Opponent | Site | TV | Result | Attendance |
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September 2 | 9:00 p.m. | at UNLV* | STADIUM | W 43–40 | 15,667 | |
September 9 | 3:30 p.m. | at Kent State* | ESPN3 | L 31–38 | 20,312 | |
September 16 | 2:00 p.m. | at No. 8 Richmond* | CSN MA+ | L 21–68 | 8,217 | |
September 23 | 1:00 p.m. | Bethune–Cookman | WHBC | W 26–24 | 2,217 | |
October 7 | 1:00 p.m. | North Carolina Central |
| WHBC | L 7–13 | 1,532 |
October 14 | 2:00 p.m. | at Delaware State | WDSU-TV | W 52–23 | 3,337 | |
October 21 | 1:00 p.m. | Morgan State![]() |
| SPORTSfever TV ESPN3 | W 39–14 | 2,700 |
October 28 | 1:30 p.m. | at South Carolina State | FloFootball | W 28–20 | 15,096 | |
November 4 | 4:00 p.m. | at Florida A&M | RV | W 37–26 | 17,234 | |
November 11 | 1:00 p.m. | Norfolk State |
| WHBC | W 28–24 | 1,678 |
November 18 | 1:00 p.m. | at Hampton |
| L 17–20 | 8,142 | |
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- Source: Schedule
Roster[]
2017 Howard Bison Roster (Source) | ||||||
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Wide Receivers
Offensive Line
Tight Ends
Fullbacks
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Quarterbacks
Running Backs
Defensive Line
Defensive Ends
Punters/Kickers
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Linebackers
Defensive Backs
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† Starter at position * Injured; did not play in 2017. |
Game summaries[]
at UNLV[]
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The Bison opened their 2017 season on the road against Football Bowl Subdivision (FBS) opponent UNLV in Whitney, NV. Despite being a 45-point underdog to the Rebels, the Bison were able to leave Las Vegas with their first win over a Division I FBS opponent in the program's history.[5][6] Following the win, media outlets immediately hailed it as the greatest upset in college football history against the spread.[1][7]
In his collegiate debut, freshman quarterback Caylin Newton completed 15 of 26 passes for a total 190 yards; he threw 1 touchdown, a 1-yard pass in the 2nd quarter, and 1 interception. Newton was also able to display his abilities on the ground by leading in rushing yards with 21 carries, 190 yards and 2 touchdowns. Senior running back Anthony Phillyaw ran for 71 yards on s completions for 2 touchdowns. Phillyaw was also the top receiver with 3 receptions, 62 yards, 20.7 yards per reception.[5][8]
at Kent State[]
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After their first win over an FBS team in program history, the Bison were looking to make lightning strike two weeks in a row with a win over Kent State. Kent State's fourth quarter rally, and an interception by Kent State's Demetrius Monday gave the Golden Flashes the win.[9] The Bison recorded 432 yards of total offense, including 226 yards passing and 206 yards Rushing. Quarterback Caliyn Newton threw 9 for 22 completions with a total 225 yards passing including 1 touchdown, and 1 interception. Other standout performers include: Running Back Anthony Philyaw who ran for 147 yards rushing on 20 carries, including 1 touchdown and receiver Jequez Ezzard who recorded 120 yards.[9][10]
Ranking movements[]
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Poll | Pre | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | Final | ||||||||||||||||||||
STATS | NR | RV | RV | RV | RV | RV | NR | NR | NR | RV | RV | RV | RV | Not released | |||||||||||||||||||||
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BoxToRow Media Poll and Coaches Poll (BTR) | NR | 6 | 5 | 8 | 5 | 6 | 10 | 9 | 8 | 6 | 6 | 5 |
References[]
- ^ a b Thompson, Chris (September 3, 2017). "Cam Newton's Brother Led The Largest Point-Spread Upset In College Football History". deadspin.com. Deadspin. Retrieved September 5, 2017.
- ^ "Howard Bison 2016 Football Schedule". hubison.com. Retrieved May 31, 2017.
- ^ "Howard Bison Schedule – 2016". espn.com. Retrieved May 31, 2017.
- ^ "Howard Inks 23 on National Signing Day". Howard University Athletics. Retrieved 4 October 2017.
- ^ a b "Howard vs. UNLV – Game Recap – September 2, 2017 – ESPN". ESPN.com. ESPN. Retrieved October 16, 2017.
- ^ Kirshner, Alex (September 3, 2017). "Cam Newton's little brother just led the biggest Vegas upset in college football history". sbnation.com. SB Nation. Retrieved September 3, 2017.
- ^ Bromberg, Nick (September 3, 2017). "Howard's win over UNLV is biggest upset vs. spread in college football history". sports.yahoo.com. Yahoo Sports. Retrieved September 3, 2017.
- ^ "Howard vs UNLV – Box Score". www.hubison.com. Howard University Athletics. Retrieved October 19, 2017.
- ^ a b "Howard vs. Kent State – Game Recap – September 9, 2017 – ESPN". ESPN.com. Retrieved 16 October 2017.
- ^ "Howard vs Kent State – Box Score". www.hubison.com. Howard University Athletics. Retrieved October 16, 2017.
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