Howard Bison vs. Tennessee State Tigers: 2025 Week 8 Recap

Quick answer

Tennessee State Tigers defeated Howard Bison 24–7 in Week 8, 2025. Final score: Howard Bison 7, Tennessee State Tigers 24.

Game summary

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
Howard Bison	0	6	0	0	7
Tennessee State Tigers	6	6	6	3	24

Stars of the game

Top passers, rushers, and receivers from cfbfastR play-by-play.

Passing

• Byron McNair (Tennessee State) — 141.0 yds · 2 TD · -0.05 EPA/play -1.25 EPA
• Tyriq Starks (Howard) — 69.0 yds · -0.57 EPA/play -18.26 EPA

Rushing

• Anthony Reagan Jr. (Howard) — 44.0 yds · 1 TD -0.09 EPA
• Kendric Rhymes (Tennessee State) — 4.0 yds -0.79 EPA
• Billy Roberson II (Howard) — 18.0 yds -0.24 EPA

Receiving

• Devaughn Slaughter (Tennessee State) — 8 rec · 27.0 yds -0.34 EPA
• CJ Neely (Howard) — 5 rec · 51.0 yds +0.23 EPA
• Kendric Rhymes (Tennessee State) — 2 rec · 46.0 yds +0.14 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Byron McNair	Tennessee State	24	75.0%	141	2	-0.05	-1.25
Tyriq Starks	Howard	32	50.0%	69	0	-0.57	-18.26

Team EPA comparison

Stat	Howard	Tennessee State
Plays	62	51
EPA / play	-0.398	-0.163
Total EPA	-24.65	-8.34
Success rate	27.4%	25.5%
Pass EPA / play	-0.571	+0.054
Rush EPA / play	-0.213	-0.372
Yards	153	237

Drive chart

Key possessions and results.

Qtr	Offense	Plays	Yards	EPA	Result
Q1	Tennessee State	6	69	+3.07	Ended
Q1	Howard	1	7	+0.89	Ended
Q1	Tennessee State	1	10	+2.59	Pass TD
Q1	Howard	5	7	-4.26	Punt
Q1	Tennessee State	3	9	-1.33	Punt
Q1	Howard	3	-6	-3.71	Punt
Q1	Tennessee State	3	6	-2.62	Punt
Q1	Howard	6	12	-3.28	Punt
Q2	Tennessee State	3	-2	-2.36	Punt
Q2	Howard	9	32	+3.10	Rush TD
Q2	Tennessee State	3	6	-1.75	Ended
Q2	Howard	1	0	-0.53	Ended
Q2	Howard	1	-11	-0.97	Punt
Q2	Tennessee State	1	-2	-4.32	Fumble
Q2	Howard	3	-3	-1.25	Ended
Q2	Tennessee State	5	32	+4.50	Pass TD

Biggest EPA swings

1. Q4 · Howard Bison · Tyriq Starks pass intercepted (-4.62 EPA)
2. Q2 · Tennessee State Tigers · Fumble (-4.32 EPA)
3. Q1 · Tennessee State Tigers · Byron McNair pass to Kendric Rhymes for 48 yards (2nd & 31) (+4.25 EPA)
4. Q4 · Howard Bison · Tyriq Starks pass to CJ Neely for 27 yards (3rd & 15) (+3.99 EPA)
5. Q2 · Tennessee State Tigers · Byron McNair pass to Connor Ruth for a touchdown (6 yards) (+3.85 EPA)
6. Q1 · Tennessee State Tigers · Byron McNair rushes for 40 yards (2nd & 7) (+3.72 EPA)
7. Q1 · Tennessee State Tigers · Kickoff (+3.58 EPA)
8. Q3 · Tennessee State Tigers · Byron McNair pass to Tyson Edwards for 24 yards (3rd & 6) (+3.35 EPA)

Key takeaways

• Tennessee State Tigers controlled the final (24–7) in Week 8.
• Passing edge: Byron McNair (Tennessee State) — 141.0 yds, 2 TD.
• EPA edge: Tennessee State at -0.163 EPA/play.
• Full EPA, scoring map, and play-by-play live in CFB Analytics Box & Scores.

Frequently asked questions

What was the final score of Howard Bison vs Tennessee State Tigers?

Howard Bison 7, Tennessee State Tigers 24 in Week 8 of the 2025 college football season.

Who won Howard Bison vs Tennessee State Tigers?

Tennessee State Tigers won with a final score of 7–24.

Where can I find the Howard Bison vs Tennessee State Tigers box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=401767227.

Who led Howard Bison vs Tennessee State Tigers in passing?

Byron McNair (Tennessee State) led passers with 141.0 yards and 2 touchdowns.

Full analytics box score

Explore every snap, drive chart, and the interactive scoring map for Howard Bison at Tennessee State Tigers in FantasyHQ CFB Analytics Box & Scores.