Monday the Florida A&M Rattlers released their 2022 football schedule off the heels of a successful 2021 campaign that saw FAMU return to the FCS playoff for the first time since 2001.
Florida A&M will return to the FCS Playoffs for the first time since the 2001 season, earning an at-large selection as the field of 24 was unveiled on Sunday afternoon.
Bishop Bonnett ran for 128 yards and a touchdown and Florida A&M beat Bethune-Cookman 46-21 in the Florida Classic on Saturday night for its eighth straight win.
The Florida A&M Rattlers controlled play from the opening kickoff, overwhelming and outmatching Arkansas-Pine Bluff 37-7 as FAMU continues to make its case to be included in the FCS Playoff.
Florida A&M’s “Epic Return” of a Homecoming culminated in an epic beatdown as the FAMU Rattlers were the aggressor from start to finish in a 26-3 rout of the Grambling State Tigers.
After seeing a 17-0 lead turn into a 28-24 deficit halfway through the fourth quarter, the Florida A&M Rattlers responded with Rasean McKay finding Jah’marae Sheread for a 19 yard score, capping off a three play, 72 yard drive to lift FAMU to a 31-28 victory over the Mississippi Valley State Delta Devils.
It was a day of firsts Saturday night at Bragg Memorial Stadium as the Florida A&M Rattlers notched their first conference win as members of the SWAC and their first shutout since 2018, defeating Alabama State 28-0.
When speaking with the media on Monday, Florida A&M head football coach Willie Simmons spoke of this upcoming weekend’s trip to South Florida as a “business trip” for the Rattlers.
Florida A&M University was able to muster just two first half field goals as they fell in their first game of the 2021 season, 7-6, to the Jackson State Tigers.
“We are fortunate to have been selected for this performance, and our hope is that our presentation will serve to inspire and uplift those who’ll hear us sing.”
After 41 years of membership with the Mideastern Athletic Conference, Florida A&M University is officially a member of the Southwestern Athletic Conference.
The NCAA has cleared the way for athletes to profit off their name just as legislation is set to become law in several states that would allow for such compensation.
After FAMU was allocated $10 million from the Blueprint Intergovernmental Agency Board for the project, Ram Construction and Development was awarded the contract, the release says.
The grant will provide FAMU with financial support for scholarships, technological infrastructure support, career readiness and curriculum development.
The Florida A&M football team has announced 16 future football games, many of which feature matchups against in-state opponents and high-level FBS teams.
