WASHINGTON, D.C. (AP)—Three different players scored rushing touchdowns to help Bethune-Cookman defeat Howard 21-10 on Saturday.
Jameel McCleod, Daniel Rhodes and Fred McCaskill each scored rushing touchdowns for the Wildcats (5-5, 4-3 Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference). Quarterback Matthew Johnson threw 6-for-8 for 80 yards.
Howard (2-8, 0-7) was led by quarterback Floyd Haigler, who threw 18-for-45 for 127 yards.
McCleod scored on a 3-yard run early in the first quarter, and Rhodes later broke a 19-yard touchdown run with 7:45 left in the first to put the Wildcats up 14-0. McCaskill’s 12-yard rushing touchdown came with 11:26 left in the third.
Bethune-Cookman outgained Howard in total yards 283-233 in the game, and the Wildcats defense recorded two sacks and an interception.
Head to Head - Week 11
| Team | Total Yds | Pass Yds | Rush Yds | First Downs | 3rdD% | Pen./Yds | Turnovers | Time of Poss. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bethune-Cookman | 283 | 158 | 125 | 13 | 20.0% | 7/56 | 2 | 30:43 |
| Howard | 233 | 127 | 106 | 16 | 35.3% | 3/38 | 1 | 29:17 |