SC State -20.5 starts with Howard's vulnerable pass defense. The Bison have allowed 24 passing touchdowns in 9 games, while Keely Watson has 15 touchdown passes and 3 interceptions through SC State's 9 games.
The Bulldogs have scored touchdowns on 33 of 43 red-zone trips this season. Howard has 11 on 20.
Howard's offense also runs into a third-down defense allowing a 25.41% conversion rate. The Bison have converted 30.08% of their own third downs through 9 games.
SC State's 51-10 win at Morgan State last week included a 509-150 yardage advantage and a 30-0 second half.