NASHVILLE, Tenn. (Interstat) — Byron McNair accounted for three touchdowns to lead Tennessee State to its first win of the season, a 24-7 victory over Howard on Saturday at Nissan Stadium. McNair completed 18 of 22 passes for 174 yards and two touchdowns while adding 47 yards and another score on the ground. The Tigers improved to 1-5. Anthony Reagan Jr. scored the lone touchdown for the Bison on a 2-yard run in the second quarter. Howard quarterback Tyriq Starks was held to 116 passing yards and was intercepted twice by linebacker Micah Gay. The Bison fell to an even 3-3 on the season.