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Howard Faces Norfolk State in Bowl Eligibility Showdown

11/23/2025

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Summary

Howard Hosts Norfolk

Howard University football team will host Norfolk State University on November 22, 2025, at 3:30 p.m. at Audi Field in Washington, D.C., in a game that could determine Howard's bowl eligibility.
Howard University football team holds a 4-7 record.
Norfolk State University football team holds a 1-10 record and aims to end a nine-game losing streak.
Tyriq Starks, Howard University graduate quarterback, leads the offense.

Summary

Howard Defeats Norfolk

Howard University volleyball defeated Norfolk State 3-0 in the MEAC Tournament, with set scores of 25-15, 25-15, 25-20.
The Bison dominated statistically, leading in kills 43-20 and hitting percentage .330 to .043, marking Howard's sixth consecutive win against conference opponents.
McKinnon posted 11 kills and Jethroe had eight kills on .800 hitting.
They advance to face Maryland Eastern Shore in the semifinals on November 21, 2025, at 8 p.m.

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Historical Context

The NCAA established the Division I Football Championship in 1970, reshaping college football. Howard University, a historically Black institution, has struggled for bowl eligibility, finishing 4-7 in 2025. Their upcoming game against Norfolk State, which has a 1-10 record, underscores the competitive challenges faced by historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs) in sports, impacting recruitment and visibility.

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Howard Hosts Norfolk

Howard University football team will host Norfolk State University on November 22, 2025, at 3:30 p.m. at Audi Field in Washington, D.C., in a game that could determine Howard's bowl eligibility.
Howard University football team holds a 4-7 record.
Norfolk State University football team holds a 1-10 record and aims to end a nine-game losing streak.
Tyriq Starks, Howard University graduate quarterback, leads the offense.

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