The Bowie State Bulldogs (6-4 overall, 5-3 CIAA) ended last season winning their last three games and are hoping that the momentum will carry into the 2024 season. Bowie State has been picked to finish fifth in the tough Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association (CIAA) under third-year head coach Kyle Jackson.On offense, the Bulldogs were young but are hopeful that the end-of-the-season success translates into motivation.
The quarterbacking duties look to be a battle between redshirt junior Amir Jenkins and redshirt sophomore Jordan Morse. Jenkins was 104-of-169 passing for almost 1,100 yards and five touchdowns. Morse proved to be a dual threat, passing for 575 yards while ranking among team leaders with 175 yards rushing yards.
Whoever gets the call will be handing off to redshirt senior Corey Johnson (81 carries, 281 yards and two touchdowns). The receiving corps should be a threat with the return of redshirt seniors Kyle Parker and Christopher Ferguson.On the defensive side, the Bulldogs will hang their success on the play and leadership of All-CIAA defensive back Devin Williams. One of the premier players at his position in Division II, Williams recorded 36 tackles, three interceptions and led the conference with 11 pass breakups.Another player who had an outstanding campaign and showed that he is a force to be reckoned with is redshirt defensive tackle Shawan Lewis. He proved to be an impact player, recording 45 tackles, 12 tackles for losses, and 7.5 sacks.Yet, another factor for the Bulldogs defense is redshirt senior defensive back Hasan Mosley, who recorded 38 tackles, including 2.5 tackles for losses.And for good measure, sophomore Jamir Roberts brought excitement as a return specialist, averaging almost 25 yards per return.
On Sept. 7, Bowie State opens the season at Lenoir Rhyne.
Source: Washington Informer
