Tyriq Starks brings a dual-threat spark to Howard’s offense
In the 2025 season, Howard QB Tyriq Starks was the Bison’s engine, finishing with 1,884 passing yards, 11 passing touchdowns, and 4 rushing scores while showing he can stress defenses with both his arm and legs[7][9]. He also delivered in big moments, including a 241-yard, 2-TD, 1-rush-TD performance in the HBCU NYC Classic that earned MVP honors[12]. At 6-foot-1, 210 pounds, he looks like a seasoned, physical graduate transfer who can steady an offense and create chunk plays; the tradeoff is turnover risk, as his 12 interceptions show he can be aggressive[1][7].
