Sippin' On Purple · Aug 19, 2023
2023 Know Your Opponent: Howard Bison
Having already taken a deep dive into five of Northwestern’s 2023 opponents, let’s keep chugging along with NU’s only FCS opponent this season: Howard.
The Basics
2022 Record: 5-6 (4-1 MEAC)
Head Coach: Larry Scott (4th season)
The Stats
The following metrics are courtesy of Bill Connelly’s model. You can read more about the rankings and theory behind them here.
2022 SP+ Overall (FCS): 87th
2022 SP+ Offense (FCS): 86th
2022 SP+ Defense (FCS): 102nd
2022 Capsule
Following a 2-8 season in 2021, the Bison looked to bounce back in 2022 under Scott’s second full season in charge.