{
  "id": 16416445,
  "title": "Howard University cools down red-hot Morgan State in thriller",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/25/howard-university-cools-down-red-hot-morgan-state-in-thriller",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-25T02:37:29.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/howard-university-cools-down-red-023729119.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Howard University edged out Morgan State in a thrilling matchup, securing a victory in overtime. Morgan State had started the season strong at the top of the MEAC, with their offense led by Cameron Edge and a solid defense. However, Howard University under new head coach Ted White, known for his incredible career at Howard, turned the tide. Howard jumped out to a 13-6 lead before Morgan State scored again to take a 20-13 lead. Despite Morgan State's scoring drive in the fourth quarter, Howard tied the game with a touchdown. In overtime, Morgan State had a chance to win but turned the ball over on downs. Cameron Edge was intercepted by Ben Chandler IV, who returned the interception 87 yards for a touchdown. With this win, Howard University now sets its sights on North Carolina Central next Saturday, while Morgan State prepares for a crucial game against defending MEAC champion South Carolina State.",
  "summary": "Morgan State entered Week 8 as one of the hottest teams in HBCU football. It seemed as if all the pieces were coming together under head coach Damon Wilson , with Cameron Edge emerging as a talented signal caller who can lead the offense and a defense that can carry the team as a contender. But Howard University has looked particularly different […] The post Howard University cools down red-hot…",
  "key_points": [
    "Howard University defeats Morgan State in overtime",
    "Cameron Edge intercepted by Ben Chandler IV, 87 yards for a TD",
    "Howard now faces North Carolina Central next Saturday"
  ],
  "editors_take": "Ted White's leadership signals a tactical shift for Howard University that disrupts the early season dominance of Morgan State within the MEAC conference standings.",
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}