Woodford
Isaiah Johnson
31
Winner Morehouse MOR 2-4 , 2-2
26
Central St. (OH) CSU 2-5 , 2-4
Winner
Morehouse MOR
2-4 , 2-2
31
Final
26
Central St. (OH) CSU
2-5 , 2-4
Score By Quarters
Team 1st 2nd 3rd 4th F
MOR Morehouse 10 7 7 7 31
CSU Central St. (OH) 0 6 14 6 26

Game Recap: Football | | A.D. Drew | Athletic Marketing Manager

Maroon Tigers make it two straight

First back-to-back wins for Morehouse since 2021

WILBERFORCE, OH | Shorthanded Central State—down 11 players after suspensions stemming from last week's incident—couldn't slow a surging Morehouse side that stacked back-to-back wins for the first time since 2021. Behind a grinding day from freshman back Nicholas Woodford, timely defense keyed by linebackers Sean Johnson and Zach Underwood, and a clutch fourth-quarter drive, the Maroon Tigers left Wilberforce with a 31–26 conference victory.

Game Summary

  • 1Q – 2:22: K Davis Rowe drilled a 35-yard FG to open the scoring (3–0).
  • 1Q – 0:52: Special teams/defense struck as Kenley Neal scooped a fumble for a TD; Rowe PAT (10–0).
  • 2Q – 4:37: Rory Thomas dashed 18 yards for a TD (Rowe PAT) to push it to 17–0.
  • 2Q – 1:05: CSU answered with an 11-yard TD pass (17–6).
  • 3Q – 6:15: CSU pulled within three on an 11-yard TD plus a two-point conversion (17–14).
  • 3Q – 0:46: Woodford powered in from nine yards (24–14).
  • 3Q – 0:36: One-play strike: CSU hit a 75-yard TD (24–20).
  • 4Q – 3:54: Miles Scott capped an 80-yard, 12-play march with a 3-yard TD to Christian Anderson (31–20)
  • 4Q – 1:18: CSU's late 17-yard TD narrowed it, but Morehouse closed the door (31–26).

Game Notes

  • Morehouse finished 4-for-4 in the red zone (24 points) and owned 32:00 time of possession.
  • The defense produced 4 sacks, 3 fumble recoveries, and a defensive TD
  • Special teams steady: Rowe 1/1 FGs, 4/4 PATs; Seve Spruill averaged 35.0 on six punts with one inside the 20.

With the Win

  • Morehouse records consecutive victories for the first time since 2021 (that season included a three-game win streak).
  • Maroon Tigers improve to 2–4 (2–2 SIAC).
  • Confidence builder entering Homecoming week vs Lane College (winless).

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Conclusion

In a game that tightened late, Morehouse's balance—Woodford's steady ground work, Scott's poise on the fourth-quarter drive, and a playmaking front spearheaded by Underwood with Johnson cleaning up—proved decisive. The Maroon Tigers ride a two-game streak into Homecoming vs. Lane College looking to keep momentum rolling. For up-to-date athletic information on the Maroon Tigers, follow them on social media or online at www.morehouseathletics.com or Maroon Tiger football on Instagram @morehousefootball.
 

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