Tennessee State celebrated their homecoming with a decisive victory over Howard University , winning 24-7 for the second consecutive year against the Bison. The win was a huge boost for the Tigers, snapping a five-game losing streak that dated back to their Week One victory over North Carolina A&T. Meanwhile, the loss compounded Howard's recent struggles, marking their fourth straight defeat since their huge win over rival Hampton in the Truth and Service Classic.
Tennessee State was consistent throughout the Saturday afternoon contest, scoring touchdowns in the first, second, and third quarters. Howard managed to briefly tie the game at 7-7 in the second quarter following a two-yard run by Anthony Reagan Jr., which capped a nine-play, 32-yard drive. However, Tennessee State quickly r