Morgan State let a 14-point fourth-quarter lead slip away, then lost to Howard 26-20 when Ben Chandler IV returned an interception 87 yards for a walk-off touchdown in overtime. The Bears’ missed chances, penalties and late-game execution proved costly as they opened MEAC play with a loss.

By the Numbers
  • Morgan State led 20-6 early in the fourth quarter.
  • Howard scored twice in the final 7:46 of regulation to tie the game, 20-20.
  • Cameron Edge completed 23 of 33 passes for 195 yards and two touchdowns before throwing the overtime interception.
  • The loss leaves Morgan State 5-3 overall and 0-1 in MEAC play.
Yes, But

Morgan State’s offense produced two third-quarter and fourth-quarter touchdown drives, while its defense kept Howard out of the end zone for much of the game. But penalties repeatedly put the Bears behind schedule, and the overtime turnover ended their chance to win.

State of Play
  • Howard has beaten Morgan State in overtime in consecutive seasons.
  • The Bears are seeking their first winning season and MEAC championship since 2014.
What’s Next

Morgan State hosts defending two-time MEAC champion South Carolina State on Thursday, Oct. 29, at 7 p.m. ET. The game at Hughes Stadium will air nationally on ESPNU.

Bottom Line

A two-score lead wasn’t enough: Morgan State must cut down on penalties and protect the ball to turn strong stretches into conference wins.