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Florida A&M football opens its home slate on Saturday.
The Rattlers will host the South Carolina State Bulldogs for a non-conference game on Ken Riley Field at Bragg Memorial Stadium.
The Rattlers will defend the nation’s second-longest home winning streak of 20 games. The last team to beat FAMU at Bragg was South Carolina State in 2018.
Saturday’s Week 1 game between FAMU and South Carolina State kicks off at 6 p.m. Fans who can’t attend can watch on ESPN Plus or listen on the Rattlers mobile app.
The Football Championship Subdivision Coaches Poll 25th-ranked Rattlers (1-0) are fresh off a 24-23 victory over Norfolk State at Week 0’s MEAC/SWAC Challenge. South Carolina State is opening its 2024 season on Saturday.
Let’s get familiar with FAMU and South Carolina State and predict the winner of Saturday’s HBCU football showdown.
Florida A&M vs. South Carolina State: Tale of the Tape
Records
FAMU (1-0) ― Last Game: W, 24-23 vs Norfolk State
South Carolina State (0-0) ― Finished 5-6 in 2023
Coaches
FAMU: James Colzie III (1-0 at FAMU/NCAA level)
South Carolina State: Chennis Berry (27-7 all-time, 0-0 at South Carolina State)
Players to Watch
FAMU: Jamari Gassett, Wide Receiver; James Ash, Defensive Tackle
South Carolina State: Justin Smith-Brown, Wide Receiver; Jamare Benjamin, Defensive Back
Team Historical Accolades
FAMU: 17 claimed national championships (16 Black College, one NCAA Division I-AA)
South Carolina State: Six claimed Black College National Championships
All-Time Series
Last Matchup
Meet the Teams: Florida A&M vs. South Carolina State
FAMU and South Carolina State are both under first-year head coaches.
James Colzie III was promoted from assistant to head coach of the Rattlers, who won in his coaching debut over Norfolk State last week. Colzie replaced Willie Simmons, who left FAMU after six years with a…
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Author : Tallahassee Democrat
Publish date : 2024-08-29 09:07:26
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