WASHINGTON (Interstat) — A pivotal Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference matchup is on tap Saturday as the Howard Bison host the North Carolina Central Eagles at William H. Greene Stadium.

Both teams enter the contest looking to build momentum for a late-season push. The visiting Eagles (5-3) are looking to rebound from a 35-26 home loss to Delaware State last Saturday. Despite the defeat, quarterback Walker Harris was prolific, passing for 354 yards and two touchdowns. Prior to the loss, North Carolina Central’s offense had been on a tear, averaging over 49 points per game during a four-game winning streak.

The home-standing Bison (4-4) are coming off a 33-27 victory over Morgan State. Howard’s ground game was dominant in the win, with running back Anthony Reagan Jr. rushing for 122 yards and two touchdowns. The Bison have shown resilience at home this season, boasting a 3-1 record at Greene Stadium.

The game features a compelling contrast. The Eagles’ high-flying passing attack, led by Harris, will test a Howard defense that has been inconsistent. Meanwhile, the Bison will look to control the clock with their potent running game against an Eagles squad eager to prove its defensive mettle after a disappointing performance.

According to Interstat’s game simulator, this contest projects to be a high-scoring affair, with a narrow 38-34 victory for North Carolina Central. The result will have significant implications in the conference standings as both teams jockey for position heading into the final weeks of the season.