1988 Howard Bison football team

American college football season September 2024 January 2026 1988 Howard Bison football Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference MEAC 7–4 3–3 Willie Jeffries 5th William H. Greene Stadium The 1988 Howard Bison football team represented Howard University as a member of the Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference (MEAC) during the 1988 NCAA Division I-AA football season. Led by fifth-year head coach Willie Jeffries, the Bison compiled an overall record of 7–4, with a conference record of 3–3, and finished tied for fourth in the MEAC. Schedule 1988 NCAA Division I-AA NCAA Division I-AA Football Committee September 3 w y y 1988 Morehouse Maroon Tigers Morehouse B. T. Harvey Stadium Atlanta, GA 47–21 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-atlanta-constitution-howards-offens/154891994/ The Atlanta Journal & Constitution Howard's offense too strong for Morehouse in 47–21 romp September 4, 1988 September 8, 2024 Newspapers.com September 10 w y y Grambling State Giants Stadium East Rutherford, NJ Whitney Young Memorial Classic 35–20 25,356 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/121204415/howard-beats-grambling-at-meadowlands/ The Shreveport Times Howard beats Grambling at Meadowlands September 11, 1988 September 8, 2024 Newspapers.com September 17 w Bethune–Cookman William H. Greene Stadium Washington, DC 41–26 12,500 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-orlando-sentinel-howard-crushes-beth/143900039/ The Orlando Sentinel Howard crushes Bethune September 18, 1988 September 8, 2024 Newspapers.com September 24 l y South Carolina State Oliver C. Dawson Stadium Orangeburg, SC 13–21 18,243 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-state-sc-states-tv-magic-works/154892240/ The State S.C. State's 'TV magic' works again September 25, 1988 September 8, 2024 Newspapers.com October 8 l y Towson State William H. Greene Stadium Washington, DC 28–31 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-baltimore-sun-last-minute-touchdown/154892393/ The Baltimore Sun Last-minute touchdown pass lifts Towson past Howard, 31–28 October 9, 1988 September 8, 2024 Newspapers.com October 15 w y y 1988 Virginia State Trojans Virginia State Rogers Stadium Ettrick, VA 34–21 5,100 https://www.newspapers.com/article/richmond-times-dispatch-turnover-plagued/154892506/ Richmond Times-Dispatch Turnover-plagued VSU bows to Howard 34–21 October 16, 1988 September 8, 2024 Newspapers.com October 22 w North Carolina A&T William H. Greene Stadium Washington, DC 37–8 https://www.newspapers.com/article/news-and-record-howard-overpowers-at-37/154892691/ Greensboro News & Record Howard overpowers A&T 37–8 October 23, 1988 September 8, 2024 Newspapers.com October 29 w y 1988 District of Columbia Firebirds District of Columbia William H. Greene Stadium Washington, DC 49–0 November 5 l y Florida A&M Bragg Memorial Stadium Tallahassee, FL 17–34 30,829 https://www.newspapers.com/article/tallahassee-democrat-rattlers-turn-bison/143908410/ Tallahassee Democrat Rattlers turn Bison around November 6, 1988 September 8, 2024 Newspapers.com November 12 w Morgan State William H. Greene Stadium Washington, DC 35–13 rivalry 8,167 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-baltimore-sun-turnovers-howard-trip/154893238/ The Baltimore Sun Turnovers, Howard trip Morgan, 35–13 November 13, 1988 September 8, 2024 Newspapers.com November 19 l Delaware State William H. Greene Stadium Washington, DC 21–28 3,857 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-news-journal-hornets-defeat-howard/143898951/ Sunday News Journal Hornets defeat Howard, win MEAC title (maybe) November 20, 1988 September 8, 2024 Newspapers.com References Howard Category:Howard Bison football seasons Howard Bison football