Woodford
Isaiah Johnson
24
Morehouse MHC 0-4 , 0-2
27
Winner Edward Waters EWU 4-1 , 3-0
Morehouse MHC
0-4 , 0-2
24
Final
27
Edward Waters EWU
4-1 , 3-0
Winner
Score By Quarters
Team 1st 2nd 3rd 4th F
MHC Morehouse 7 7 3 7 24
EWU Edward Waters 14 0 6 7 27

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

Morehouse Falls to Edward Waters 27–24 on Late Touchdown

JACKSONVILLE, FL | Morehouse College's Maroon Tigers came up just short in a road contest against the Edward Waters University Tigers on Saturday evening, falling 27–24 at Nathaniel Glover Community Field in Jacksonville, Florida. The Maroon Tigers rallied from an early 14-point deficit to tie the game by halftime, but a late Edward Waters touchdown in the fourth quarter proved decisive in the SIAC matchup. The loss drops Morehouse to 0–4 on the season, as Edward Waters overcame the Maroon Tigers' second-half surge.

Game Summary

  • Fast Start for Edward Waters: The host Tigers opened the scoring with a 5-yard touchdown run at 9:57 of the 1st quarter, then extended the lead to 14–0 just a minute later after a Morehouse fumble set up a one-play, 23-yard TD pass.

  • Maroon Tigers Rally by Halftime: Morehouse responded on the ensuing drive, going 83 yards in 5 plays as RB Nicholas Woodford punched in a 14-yard touchdown run at 6:34 of the 1st quarter (14–7). The Maroon Tigers pulled even in the 2nd quarter when QB Miles Scott connected with WR Eric Stephens for a 15-yard TD pass at 1:54 before halftime, tying the game 14–14.

  • Third Quarter Exchange: Edward Waters opened the 3rd quarter with a quick 4-play, 54-yard drive capped by a 6-yard touchdown run at 13:25 (20–14 after a missed PAT). Morehouse answered later in the quarter with a 10-play drive ending in a 23-yard field goal by K Davis Rowe at 5:25, trimming the deficit to 20–17.

  • Morehouse Takes the Lead: Early in the 4th quarter, Morehouse grabbed its first lead. Nicholas Woodford broke a 49-yard touchdown run on a 4-play, 80-yard drive, putting the Maroon Tigers up 24–20 with 7:05 remaining.

  • Late Edward Waters Touchdown: Edward Waters mounted a final comeback drive. An 11-play, 53-yard march capped by a 26-yard touchdown pass with 1:46 left, giving Edward Waters a 27–24 lead. Morehouse was unable to score in the final minute, ending the game in a three-point defeat.

Game Notes

  • Total Offense: Edward Waters outgained Morehouse with 417 total yards to 364. The Maroon Tigers gained 267 yards through the air and 97 on the ground, while Edward Waters netted 292 passing and 125 rushing yards.

  • First Downs & Efficiency: Morehouse earned 23 first downs (13 by pass, 6 by rush) to Edward Waters' 19. However, the Maroon Tigers struggled on third downs (3 of 11 conversions) compared to Edward Waters' 7 of 18. Morehouse was 0/1 on fourth down, while Edward Waters went 2/2 on fourth-down attempts.

  • Penalties: Edward Waters was flagged far more often, committing 13 penalties for 129 yards, whereas Morehouse had 5 penalties for 50 yards. The penalty disparity gave the Maroon Tigers additional opportunities, including several first downs via penalty.

  • Turnovers: Both teams combined for three turnovers. Morehouse committed two turnovers (one fumble lost and one interception), one of which directly led to an Edward Waters touchdown. Edward Waters turned the ball over once, on a fumble in the red zone. In the third quarter, Morehouse's defense recovered a fumble at its own 11-yard line (freshman DL Luca Chuecos fell on a ball jarred loose from RB Brady Tillman) to thwart an Edward Waters drive.

  • Red Zone Performance: Morehouse was a perfect 3-for-3 in the red zone (2 touchdowns and 1 field goal), generating 17 points on those opportunities. Edward Waters went 3-for-5 in red zone chances with 20 points (3 touchdowns). The Tigers' two empty red zone trips came from a missed 28-yard field goal early in the 4th quarter and the fumble recovered by Morehouse.

  • Key Defensive Moments: The Maroon Tigers defense recorded 2 sacks and 9 tackles-for-loss in the game. Senior DL Jordin Williams notched a sack that caused a Bodden fumble (which Edward Waters recovered), and the third-quarter red-zone fumble recovery by Morehouse kept the game within one score. Morehouse also held Edward Waters scoreless in the second quarter and capitalized on defensive stops to fuel its comeback.

Statistical Leaders

  • Passing:  JR QB Miles Scott – 19-of-40, 267 yards, 1 TD, 1 INT.

  • Rushing:  FR RB Nicholas Woodford – 12 carries, 95 yards, 2 TD (long 49). 

  • Receiving:  FR WR Eric Stephens – 5 receptions, 77 yards, 1 TD. 

  • Tackles:  JR LB Sean Johnson – 9 total tackles (4 solo). 

  • Special Teams:  FR K Davis Rowe – 1/1 FG (23 yards), 3/3 PAT. FR KR Zion Bouie – 4 kick returns, 106 yards (long 40). 

Next Game

Morehouse will face Tuskegee University in the annual Morehouse–Tuskegee Classic on October 4 at 7:00 PM ET, at the Cramton Bowl in Montgomery, Alabama. 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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