Baltimore Sun

Bethune-Cookman (4-5, 2-2 Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference) @ Morgan State (2-6, 1-3)

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When: 4 p.m. Site: Hughes Stadium TV: ESPN3 Radio: WEAA 88.9 FM Series: Bethune-Cookman leads, 23-7 What’s at stake: Last Saturday’s 38-3 loss at Florida A&M saddled Morgan State with its second multi-game losing streak of the season. The Bears, who are tied for seventh in the 10-team MEAC, will attempt to right the ship against a Bethune-Cookman program that has piled up six consecutiv­e wins in the series. The Wildcats are dealing with a two-game losing skid of their own capped by a 45-9 setback at Nebraska. Both teams trail conference leader Florida A&M (5-0 in the league). The Bears have dropped their last five games at home and are seeking their first win at Hughes Stadium since Oct. 14, 2017. Key matchup: Bethune-Cookman’s 29.8 points-per-game average has been bolstered by a kick return unit that leads the MEAC in touchdowns with three and ranks second in average yards with 26.3. Senior Jimmie Robinson has returned two kickoffs for touchdowns and has averaged 37.4 yards on just 11 returns. Morgan State ranks fifth in the league in kickoff coverage, but leads the conference in touchbacks with 21. This might seem like the time to keep Robinson pinned deep in the end zone. Player to watch: Bethune-Cookman junior defensive end Marques Ford ranks second in the MEAC in sacks with seven. Morgan State can counter with junior outside linebacker Ian McBorrough (five sacks) and senior defensive tackle Chris Fatogoma (4½), who rank in the top five in that category. — Edward Lee

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