Both Hampton and Howard showcase prolific and dynamic rushing attacks that have powered them to their respective winning records. The Pirates are spearheaded by a trio of talents in the backfield with quarterback Christopher Zellous, and Running backs Elijah Burris and Tymere Robinson. Zellous, in particular, has been an absolute weapon as a dual-threat QB in the scheme. His ability to put pressure on defenses with his feet has proven to be a potent and effective offensive tool where the passing game from that position has been absent. The Bison return and showcase arguably the best run offense in all of HBCU football, led by their own dynamic trio of weapons in running backs Eden James, Jarett Hunter, and All-purpose RB/WR Kasey Hawthorne. The X-factor will be what either of these teams can get out of the passing game. Howard Redshirt Sr. QB Jaylon Tolbert took a big step in production in New York last week, passing for 267 total yards and 4 touchdowns. Building on that effort could mean the difference between a victory or a loss on the offensive side of the ball.