After a slow first half for its offense Friday night, Tyner found its stride, starting with an electrifying kickoff return to open the third quarter against visiting Howard.
The big play on special teams sent the Rams on their way to a commanding 43-0 nonregion win as they opened the season with a victory for the fourth straight year.
In a first quarter marred by mistakes on both sides — the teams combined for three turnovers and five penalties in the opening period — the Rams capitalized on a Howard fumble for their first score as Josh Jackson tossed a 14-yard touchdown pass to Jersey Chubb midway through the first quarter.
After both defensive fronts dominated for much of the rest of the first half, Jackson connected with Chubb on a 28-yard touchdown pass with 1:29 to go before halftime.