Bowie State University football defeated Lincoln (PA) 47-21 on Saturday, Nov. 7, 2026, at Bulldog Stadium in Bowie, Md., as Jaylin Solomon accounted for three touchdowns in the season finale. Bowie State totaled 273 rushing yards, five rushing touchdowns, 28 first downs and 39:37 of possession.
Bowie State Takes Control in the Second Quarter
Bowie State and Lincoln (PA) ended the first quarter tied at 7-7. The Bowie State Bulldogs then scored 21 unanswered points in the second quarter and carried a 31-21 advantage into halftime.
Solomon completed 10 of 21 passes for 124 yards and one touchdown. He also rushed for 43 yards and two touchdowns, including a 3-yard touchdown run that extended Bowie State’s lead to 31-14.
Daniel Coles, Jr. rushed for 92 yards and two touchdowns on 11 carries. Carlos Smith scored twice, adding a rushing touchdown on six carries and two receptions for 24 yards and another touchdown.
Bulldogs Complete the Victory
Bowie State added six points in the third quarter and 10 in the fourth to finish the 47-21 win. Smith scored on a 9-yard run in the third quarter, and Chris Gbakinro opened the fourth-quarter scoring with a 30-yard field goal.
Coles closed the scoring with a 7-yard touchdown run in the fourth quarter. Maximus Jones led Bowie State with 96 rushing yards on 19 carries as the Bulldogs finished with 397 total yards, including 124 passing yards and 273 rushing yards.
Lincoln (PA) recorded 284 total yards, including 225 passing yards and 59 rushing yards. Lincoln (PA) entered the game with a 1-9 overall record and a 1-7 record in Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association play, while Bowie State entered at 5-5 overall and 5-3 in conference play.
Bowie State Finishes Outside Playoff Contention
Bowie State narrowly missed playoff contention following Fayetteville State’s 23-17 victory over Winston-Salem State, which eliminated Bowie State from postseason consideration. The Bulldogs finished with their highest win total since the 2023 season.
The game also concluded Head Coach Dawson Odums’ inaugural season at Bowie State. The Bulldogs finished the season with a 47-21 victory and a strong rushing performance.
Maryland Sports Blog Take
Bowie State controlled the game with its rushing attack and turned a 7-7 contest into a 31-21 halftime lead. Solomon’s three-touchdown performance led the offense, while Coles, Smith and Jones also contributed to the Bulldogs’ production on the ground.
The victory gave Bowie State a winning finish in Odums’ first season and the program’s highest win total since 2023. The Bulldogs missed playoff contention, but they closed the season with a decisive result against Lincoln (PA).
Source: Original report
