Howard University defeated Moorehouse College at the 2025 HBCU NY Classic. The game took place on
MetLife Stadium hosted the third annual HBCU NY Classic on Saturday afternoon. The event pits two HBCU (Historically Black Colleges and Universities) programs against each other and it is not just another football game. It is a celebration of higher education, culture, black excellence and togetherness.
Led by Tyriq Starks’ three total touchdowns, Howard picked up a 38-10 win over Morehouse in East Rutherford in the 2025 edition of the HBCU NY Classic.
After two uneventful drives from both teams to start the game, Howard (2-1) drove down the field after a Morehouse punt and scored on a 19-yard touchdown pass from Starks to John Simmons III, putting the Bisons out front early on. Morehouse responded with a 43-yard field goal by Davis Rowe after a promising drive stalled as the Tigers were on the brink of hitting the red zone.
Starks, who was named the HBCU NY Classic’s MVP, finished with 270 yards of total offense as the Bison offense was unstoppable, with 425 yards of total offense. The story was Howard’s defense as they held Morehouse to under 200 yards of total offense, including the Tigers to just 54 yards on the ground.
Morehouse was led defensively by linebacker Sean Johnson, who picked up 10 total tackles and 1.5 sacks for the Tigers.
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