1996 Howard Bison football team

The 1996 Howard Bison football team represented Howard University as a member of the Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference (MEAC) during the 1996 NCAA Division I-AA football season. Led by eighth-year head coach Steve Wilson, the Bison compiled an overall record of 10–2, with a conference record of 6–1, and finished second in the MEAC. At the conclusion of the season, the Bison were also recognized as black college national champion after they defeated Southern in the Heritage Bowl.

1996 Howard Bison football
Heritage Bowl, W 27–24 vs. Southern
ConferenceMid-Eastern Athletic Conference
Record10–2 (6–1 MEAC)
Head coach
  • Steve Wilson (8th season)
Home stadiumWilliam H. Greene Stadium
RFK Stadium
1996 Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference football standings
ConfOverall
Team W L  W L 
No. 12 Florida A&M $^  7 0   9 3  
No. 20 Howard  6 1   10 2  
North Carolina A&T  4 3   8 3  
South Carolina State  4 3   4 6  
Hampton  3 4   5 6  
Morgan State  2 5   4 7  
Delaware State  2 5   3 8  
Bethune–Cookman  0 7   2 9  
  • $ Conference champion
  • ^ NCAA Division I-AA playoff participant
Rankings from The Sports Network poll
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