The series between Georgetown and Howard will mark the first time in program history that the

 Hoyas will play the Bison.

  “We’re thrilled to announce the start of a series with Howard University ,” Muir said, “It’s a natural

 for these two D.C. institutions to meet in competition.  We’re looking forward to beginning the

 series.”

  “I have seen both schools play over the years and as a Washingtonian, I always wondered why 

we were not playing each other,” said Datcher, who came to Howard two years ago after serving

 as associate AD at Georgetown .═ “It is a plus for both institutions because it will involve 

students, alumni and faculty.”

  Georgetown plays in the Football Championship Subdivision level (formerly Division I-AA) out 

of the Patriot League, while Howard is a member of the Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference.

  “Our players and our staff are very excited about the opportunity to play Howard,” Georgetown 

Head Coach Kevin Kelly said.═ “This will be a tremendous challenge for our team, but it is a 

series that can be very good for college athletics in the District.”

“We’re very excited about this game,” Howard Coach Carey Bailey said.  “This is something that is long overdue.  It makes sense to have the game since we are the only two Division 1 football playing schools in Washington .Th ese are two outstanding academic institutions and this match-up will bring together alumni, students and fans.”

Kelly is beginning his third year at helm of the Georgetown program.  He came to the Hilltop

 after four years as the special teams coordinator/linebackers coach at the United States Naval 

Academy, where he helped lead the Midshipmen to three bowl games and a 26-11 record from

 2003-05.

Bailey is in his second season at the helm of the Howard program, joining the Bison after 

serving as the defensive line coach at the University of Minnesota .