2017 Howard Bison football team
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Conference | Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference |
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 |
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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 as a member of the Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference (MEAC) during the 2017 NCAA Division I FCS football season. Led by first-year head coach Mike London, the Bison compiled an overall record of 7–4 with a mark of 6–2, tying for second place in the MEAC. Howard played home games at William H. Greene Stadium in Washington, D.C.
The Bison opened the season by defeating UNLV, a 45-point favorite, in the biggest upset in college football history by point spread.[1]
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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Ranking movements
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Poll | Pre | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | Final |
STATS | — | RV | RV | RV | RV | RV | — | — | — | RV | RV | RV | RV | Not released | |
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BoxToRow Media Poll and Coaches Poll (BTR) | — | 6 | 5 | 8 | 5 | 6 | 10 | 9 | 8 | 6 | 6 | 5 |
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.[4][5] Following the win, media outlets immediately hailed it as the greatest upset in college football history against the spread.[1][6]
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.[4][7]
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.[8] 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.[8][9]
Personnel
Coaching staff
2017 Howard Bison coaching staff | |||||||
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Head coach
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Administrative staff
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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
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Linebackers
Defensive backs
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† Starter at position * Injured; did not play in 2017. |
Recruiting
On National Signing Day, Howard signed 23 athletes out of high school for their 2017 recruiting class.[10]
College recruiting information (2017) | ||||||
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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 | |
Star ratings: 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 | |
Star ratings: 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 | |
Star ratings: 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 | |
Star ratings: 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 | |
Star ratings: Rivals: N/A 247Sports: N/A | ||||||
Jaelin Ferdinand WR |
Madison, AL | Madison Academy | 6 ft 1 in (1.85 m) | 170 lb (77 kg) | ||
Star ratings: 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 | |
Star ratings: 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 | |
Star ratings: 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 | |
Star ratings: 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 | |
Star ratings: 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 | |
Star ratings: 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 | |
Star ratings: 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 | |
Star ratings: 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 | |
Star ratings: 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 | |
Star ratings: 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 | |
Star ratings: Rivals: N/A 247Sports: N/A | ||||||
James Newell DE |
Akron, OH | Buchtel HS | 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) | 245 lb (111 kg) | Feb 1, 2017 | |
Star ratings: 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 | |
Star ratings: 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 | |
Star ratings: 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 | |
Star ratings: 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 | |
Star ratings: 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 | |
Star ratings: 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 | |
Star ratings: Rivals: N/A 247Sports: N/A | ||||||
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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 Schedule 2017". ESPN. Retrieved November 28, 2023.
- ^ "2017 Football Schedule". Howard University Bison. Retrieved November 28, 2023.
- ^ 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 October 16, 2017.
- ^ "Howard vs Kent State – Box Score". www.hubison.com. Howard University Athletics. Retrieved October 16, 2017.
- ^ "Howard Inks 23 on National Signing Day". Howard University Athletics. Retrieved October 4, 2017.