Bethune-Cookman runs over Howard 49-12
DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. -- Anthony Jordan ran for two touchdowns to lead Bethune-Cookman to a 49-12 victory over Howard on Saturday night.
Jordan scored from the 3 to cap the Wildcats opening drive. His 79-yard touchdown run gave Bethune-Cookman a 28-12 lead early in the third quarter. Jordan finished with 102 yards on 11 carries, and now has 1,006 career rushing yards.
Larry Brihm threw a 24-yard touchdown pass to Jhomo Gordon and ran for another score. Cary White, Quentin Williams and Jamaruz Thompkins also added rushing touchdowns for Bethune-Cookman (5-1, 2-0 Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference).
John Fleck kicked a 46-yard field goal and Greg McGhee ran for a 1-yard touchdown for Howard (1-6, 0-4). McGhee was 20 of 39 for 207 yards passing.
Bethune-Cookman has won three straight since being routed 41-7 by Central Florida on Sep. 20.
Game Information
2023 Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference Standings
| Team | CONF | OVR |
|---|---|---|
| Howard | 4-1 | 6-6 |
| North Carolina Central | 4-1 | 9-3 |
| Morgan State | 3-2 | 4-6 |
| South Carolina State | 3-2 | 5-6 |
| Norfolk State | 1-4 | 3-8 |
| Delaware State | 0-5 | 1-10 |
2023 Southwestern Athletic Conference Standings
| Team | CONF | OVR |
|---|---|---|
| Florida A&M | 8-0 | 12-1 |
| Alabama State | 5-3 | 7-4 |
| Jackson State | 5-3 | 7-4 |
| Alabama A&M | 3-5 | 5-6 |
| Bethune-Cookman | 2-6 | 3-8 |
| Mississippi Valley State | 1-7 | 1-10 |
| Team | CONF | OVR |
|---|---|---|
| Prairie View A&M | 6-2 | 6-6 |
| Alcorn State | 6-2 | 7-4 |
| Southern | 5-3 | 6-5 |
| Grambling | 4-4 | 5-6 |
| Texas Southern | 2-6 | 3-8 |
| Arkansas-Pine Bluff | 1-7 | 2-9 |
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