WASHINGTON, D.C. --  Caylin Newton threw for two touchdowns and ran for two more as Howard throttled Morgan State, 39-14 in a Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference battle Saturday afternoon.

The effort gives the true freshman, the younger brother of Heisman Trophy-winning quarterback Cam Newton, 18 touchdowns, nine rushing and nine passing.

The Bison, who won three games the previous two seasons, are 4-3, 3-1 in the MEAC.

Newton ran 19 yards for a score in the first quarter, then hit Jequez Ezzard with a 58-yard touchdown and Kyle Anthony with a 75-yard strike before running in from a yard out late in the third.

The Howard defense shined throughout the game, adding a scoop-and-score touchdown on a Morgan State fumble with under three minutes left in the game. The Bears (1-6, 1-3) managed just two touchdowns despite driving into the red zone six times, with the second score coming in the final minute.

MSU produced over 500 yards of total offense despite only 14 points. Elijah Staley went 23-of-44 for 290 yards, but threw two interceptions in the loss.
 
The Bears will host the Florida A&M Rattlers (2-6, 1-4) on Saturday, October 28th. Kickoff is set for 1 p.m. at Hughes Stadium.