1995 Howard Bison football team

The 1995 Howard Bison football team represented Howard University as a member of the Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference (MEAC) during the 1995 NCAA Division I-AA football season. Led by sixth-year head coach Steve Wilson, the Bison compiled an overall record of 6–5, with a conference record of 2–4, and finished tied for fourth in the MEAC.

1995 Howard Bison football
Conference	Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference
Record	6–5 (2–4 MEAC)
Head coach	Steve Wilson (7th season)
Home stadium	William H. Greene Stadium RFK Stadium
Seasons ← 1994 1996 →

1995 Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference football standings

v t e	Conf.							Overall
Team	W		L		T			W		L		T
No. 16 Florida A&M $	6	–	0	–	0			9	–	3	–	0
Delaware State	5	–	1	–	0			6	–	5	–	0
South Carolina State	4	–	2	–	0			6	–	4	–	0
Howard	2	–	4	–	0			6	–	5	–	0
North Carolina A&T	2	–	4	–	0			4	–	7	–	0
Bethune–Cookman	2	–	4	–	0			3	–	8	–	0
Morgan State	0	–	6	–	0			1	–	10	–	0
$ – Conference champion Rankings from The Sports Network poll

Schedule

Date	Opponent	Site	Result	Attendance	Source
September 2	vs. Bethune–Cookman	Lockhart Stadium Fort Lauderdale, FL (South Florida Football Classic)	L 15–25	8,500	[1]
September 8	Hampton*	RFK Stadium Washington, DC (rivalry)	W 34–22	25,512	[2]
November 16	North Carolina Central*	William H. Greene Stadium Washington, DC	L 32–37	8,850	[3]
September 23	vs. Arkansas–Pine Bluff*	Busch Memorial Stadium St. Louis, MO (Gateway Classic)	W 23–7	24,467	[4]
September 30	No. 23 Florida A&M	William H. Greene Stadium Washington, DC	L 18–29	13,567	[5]
October 7	vs. Alcorn State*	RCA Dome Indianapolis, IN (Circle City Classic)	W 21–17	58,438	[6]
October 21	at North Carolina A&T	Aggie Stadium Greensboro, NC	W 20–14	11,211	[7]
October 28	Morehouse*	RFK Stadium Washington, DC	W 27–19	11,183	[8]
November 4	South Carolina State	William H. Greene Stadium Washington, DC	L 14–18	10,562	[9]
November 11	at Morgan State	Hughes Stadium Baltimore, MD (rivalry)	W 29–17	2,939	[10]
November 18	at Delaware State	Alumni Stadium Dover, DE	L 13–20		[11]
*Non-conference game Rankings from The Sports Network Poll released prior to the game

References

1. "Bethune holds off Howard". The Miami Herald. September 3, 1995. Retrieved February 8, 2025 – via Newspapers.com.
2. "Bison rumble past Hampton". Richmond Times-Dispatch. September 9, 1995. Retrieved February 8, 2025 – via Newspapers.com.
3. "NCCU overcomes 12–0 gap". The News and Observer. September 17, 1995. Retrieved February 8, 2025 – via Newspapers.com.
4. "Howard beats Pine Bluff for 3rd in row in Gateway". St. Louis Post-Dispatch. September 24, 1995. Retrieved February 8, 2025 – via Newspapers.com.
5. "Florida A&M finds strength in reserve quarterback Allen". South Florida Sun Sentinel. October 1, 1995. Retrieved February 8, 2025 – via Newspapers.com.
6. "Howard nips Alcorn State in Circle City". The Indianapolis Star. October 8, 1995. Retrieved February 8, 2025 – via Newspapers.com.
7. "A&T rally falls short – again". News and Record. October 22, 1995. Retrieved February 8, 2025 – via Newspapers.com.
8. "Fumble on punt hurts Morehouse". The Atlanta Journal & Constitution. October 29, 1995. Retrieved February 8, 2025 – via Newspapers.com.
9. "McGowens' TD lifts S.C. State". The Greenville News. November 5, 1995. Retrieved February 8, 2025 – via Newspapers.com.
10. "Howard holds off Morgan, 29–17". The Baltimore Sun. November 12, 1995. Retrieved February 8, 2025 – via Newspapers.com.
11. "Risen from the depths; DelState tops Howard to clinch winning year". The News Journal. November 19, 1995. Retrieved February 8, 2025 – via Newspapers.com.