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Howard vs. Morgan State: A MEAC Showdown of Hope and Hype
By The Sports Scribe with a Side of Sarcasm

Parse the Odds: A Tale of Two QBs
Let’s cut to the chase: Howard’s quarterback, Tyriq Starks, is a statistical enigma. With 865 passing yards, four touchdowns, and five interceptions, he’s like a guy who’s great at darts but insists on playing football. Meanwhile, Morgan State’s QB situation is a Netflix thriller. Starter Kobe Muasau is injured, and Raymond Moore III, the temporary hero, threw for 243 yards, two touchdowns, and two picks last time out. It’s like watching a game of Jenga—will Moore stay upright, or will Howard’s defense topple him?

Historically, Howard leads the series 8-6 since 2009, but Morgan State just handed them their most recent defeat in 2024. Momentum? Morgan State has it. Howard? They’ve lost three straight, which is about as uplifting as a deflated balloon at a funeral.

Digest the News: Injuries, Momentum, and the Ghost of QBs Past
Morgan State’s offense is a mixed bag. Without Muasau, their season-long starter, Moore steps in as the “emergency QB.” Moore’s stat line isn’t bad—243 yards and two TDs—but let’s be real: injuries are the NFL’s version of a plot twist, and college football? It’s just the third act. Howard’s Anthony Reagan Jr., meanwhile, is their ground game’s golden boy (386 yards, five TDs), but can he single-handedly drag a team with a 3-4 record and a QB who throws more picks than a Vegas dealer?

Howard’s defense? They’re facing a Morgan State offense that’s inconsistent at best. If Moore can avoid turnovers, the Bears might squeak out a win. But if Starks continues to mail it in (five INTs, really?), Howard’s “defense” might as well be a defense of “Why did we trust this quarterback?”

Humorous Spin: Football, Fumbles, and Foolish Hopes
Let’s inject some levity. Howard’s offense is like a group project where one guy keeps changing the group chat name to “We’re doomed.” Starks’ five interceptions? That’s not football—it’s a public service for opposing defenses. Morgan State’s QB situation is more dramatic than a soap opera: “Will Moore save the day? Or is Muasau’s absence the plot hole we all saw coming?”

And let’s not forget the historical context. Howard’s 8-6 edge in the series is like owning a “best two out of three” trophy from 2009. But Morgan State’s recent win? That’s fresh, like yesterday’s gossip.

Same-Game Parlay Pick: The Bets You Should (Probably) Make
Since we’re talking same-game parlays, let’s stack the odds:
1. Morgan State Moneyline (-120 implied probability): With Moore under center and Howard’s QB fumbling like a toddler with a Rubik’s Cube, the Bears are the safer bet.
2. Over 47.5 Points (-110 implied): Both teams have offensive flaws, but Howard’s defense is porous enough to let Morgan State’s inconsistent offense muster 24 points. Add Howard’s likely 14, and we’re looking at a bloodbath.
3. Anthony Reagan Jr. Over 85 Rushing Yards (-115 implied): If Howard wants to win, Reagan needs to run for his life—and possibly the team’s soul.

Prediction: Morgan State Survives, Howard Stumbles
Morgan State wins 24-17. Moore avoids the turnovers that haunted Muasau, Reagan’s legs carry Howard briefly, and the final quarter turns into a defensive slugfest where both teams ask, “Why are we doing this?”

Final Verdict
Bet Morgan State (-3.5) and the Over 47.5. If you’re feeling spicy, throw in Reagan Over 85 yards for a three-leg parlay. Just don’t blame me when Howard’s defense turns into a piñata and everyone walks away with a handful of regrets.

“Football is like chess, except the pieces are people and the board is a meat market.” — Your Humble Analyst

Created: Oct. 25, 2025, 2:12 p.m. GMT