Howard 30, Morehouse 29

Published Sep. 2, 2012 2:19 a.m. ET

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Randy Liggins and backup Jamie Cunningham combined for 211 yards and three touchdowns in Howard's 30-29 win over Morehouse on Saturday in the season opener for both teams.

Liggins, who was 6-of-10 passing, threw a 50-yard touchdown to Jonathan Booker and a 32-yarder to Brandon Flanagan in the second quarter.

Cunningham entered after Liggins was benched after losing his composure, according to Howard spokesman Edward Hill. The freshman completed 10-of-11 passes for 132 yards and his 13-yard strike to David Wilson gave Howard the lead, 30-29, with 22 seconds remaining.

William Parker and Aquanius Freeman paced the Howard ground game with 64 yards apiece. Freeman's 2-yard touchdown run gave the Bison a 24-23 advantage late in the fourth quarter.

Donnay Ragland led Morehouse with 238 yards through the air but was sacked four times.

Morehouse and Howard faced off for just the second time since 1923.