Taylor and McMoore Shine in Eagles’ Dominant Win Over Howard

The N.C. Central Eagles soared to victory against Howard University last Friday, thanks to stellar performances from running back J’Mari Taylor and offensive lineman AC McMoore. Their efforts earned them prestigious weekly honors in the Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference (MEAC) and beyond.

Taylor’s Record-Breaking Night

Taylor, a redshirt junior from Charlotte, N.C., delivered a career-defining performance, rushing for a career-high 206 yards and scoring three touchdowns in the Eagles’ 26-3 triumph. Adding six receptions for 78 yards, Taylor amassed an incredible 284 yards from scrimmage, the second-highest total in an FCS game this season.

In the process, Taylor joined an elite group as the sixth Eagle in program history to surpass 1,000 rushing yards in a single season. His outstanding effort earned him Stats Perform FCS National Player of the Week and MEAC Offensive Player of the Week honors.

McMoore’s Dominance in the Trenches

Sophomore offensive lineman AC McMoore from Rock Hill, S.C., anchored the Eagles’ offensive line with a stellar performance, grading out at 92% on his assignments. McMoore delivered two pancake blocks, propelling the Eagles to a season-high 563 yards of total offense. For his efforts, McMoore was named the MEAC Offensive Lineman of the Week.

A Look Ahead

The Eagles (8-2) now set their sights on their regular-season finale as they travel to Dover, Del., to face Delaware State this Saturday at 1 p.m. Fans can catch the action live on ESPN+.

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