CHICAGO FOOTBALL CLASSIC WAS A WIN ON AND OFF THE FIELD
Morehouse College wins 31-28 with a late touchdown against Kentucky State
Morehouse College wins 31-28 with a late touchdown against Kentucky State
Morehouse College wins 31-28 with a late touchdown against Kentucky State
Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson presents Rev. Jesse Jackson with an award to recognize his enduring impact. (John L. Alexander / ON AIR Daily News)
Morehouse College wins 31-28 with a late touchdown against Kentucky State
Morehouse College wins 31-28 with a late touchdown against Kentucky State
By Andrew Diederich
Sports Reporter
ON AIR Daily News
Soldier Field may not have played host to the Chicago Bears this weekend, but there was still great football played within its confines. The Morehouse College Tigers faced off against the Kentucky State Thorobreds on Saturday September 21, 2024 at the Chicago Football Classic. Plenty of big names including Mayor Brandon Johnson, Reverend Jesse Jackson, and Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear were in attendance along with a solid turnout of Tiger and Thorobred fans alike.
The game itself was nothing to balk about, either. Both teams scored on their first possessions, setting the tone for a back-and-forth matchup filled with several lead changes and big plays. Down two scores with only 5 minutes to go, Morehouse got the ball back and began their comeback effort. This was punctuated with a go-ahead touchdown pass from QB Miles Scott to WR Maurice Veney with just 6 seconds remaining.
The Tigers would hold off the Thorobreds final drive to win by a score of 31-28. Scott finished with 422 total yards, throwing for 3 touchdowns and rushing for another. The Tigers defense, led by Sean Johnson’s 12 tackles, held firm down the stretch to provide Scott’s offense ample time to stun the Thorobreds. Morehouse now climbs to a record of 1-3, while Kentucky State continues the search for their first win at 0-4.
The day’s biggest victory may have been off the field, however. The Chicago Football Classic helps to provide scholarships for prospective students of HBCUs, and showcases the rich culture and history of these institutions in doing so. Whether it was the College & Career Fair pregame, or the ‘Battle of the Bands’ at halftime, the annual matchup once again did a wonderful job of showing off everything great about HBCUs. Seeing such a great college football game unfold was just the cherry on top.
Morehouse quarterback Miles Scott aims a pass downfield amidst a heavy pass rush from Kentucky State. (John L. Alexander / ON AIR Daily News)
Kentucky State’s Kye Nelson tries to get outside of Morehouse’s Carlos Dunovant, Jr. for a big gain. (John L. Alexander / ON AIR Daily News)
Kentucky State Band continues to jam in the stands for the fans throughout the game. (John L. Alexander / ON AIR Daily News)
The Morehouse cheer squad was out in full force Saturday. (John L. Alexander / ON AIR Daily News)
Football Classic Raffles Off Classic Automobile
Football Classic Raffles Off Classic Automobile
CHICAGO - The annual Chicago Football Classic is more than just an entertaining match between two outstanding HBCU Football Teams. It features an outstanding Battle of the Marching Bands that displays choreographed movements to music reflecting skills of the nation's best creative performing artists. Also featured is a special raffle which will give all who attend the event a chance to win a classic automobile. This year's prize, a yellow Rubicon Jeep, will be on display on the field, an added incentive for those who wish to see a great football game and halftime show to come on down to Soldier Field on Saturday September 21, 2024. For more information and to purchase tickets to the game, go to chicagofootballclassic.org. Photo by Naimah Latif/ON AIR Daily News.
Football Classic Raffles Off Classic Automobile
Football Classic Raffles Off Classic Automobile
Football Classic Raffles Off Classic Automobile
