Caylin Newton's 4 TDs spark Howard past Morgan State, 39-14
WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Caylin Newton threw for two touchdowns and ran for two more as Howard throttled Morgan State, 39-14 in a Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference battle Saturday afternoon.
The effort gives the true freshman, the younger brother of Heisman Trophy-winning quarterback Cam Newton, 18 touchdowns, nine rushing and nine passing.
The Bison, who won three games the previous two seasons, are 4-3, 3-1 in the MEAC.
Newton ran 19 yards for a score in the first quarter, then hit Jequez Ezzard with a 58-yard touchdown and Kyle Anthony with a 75-yard strike before running in from a yard out late in the third.
The Howard defense shined throughout the game, adding a scoop-and-score touchdown on a Morgan State fumble with under three minutes left in the game. The Bears (1-6, 1-3) managed just two touchdowns despite driving into the red zone six times, with the second score coming in the final minute.
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Game Information
2024 Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference Standings
Team | CONF | OVR |
---|---|---|
South Carolina State | 2-0 | 6-2 |
North Carolina Central | 2-1 | 6-3 |
Howard | 1-1 | 4-5 |
Morgan State | 1-1 | 4-5 |
Norfolk State | 1-2 | 3-7 |
Delaware State | 0-2 | 1-8 |