Florida A&M held off a late Alabama A&M surge to secure a 28-20 victory at Bragg Memorial Stadium on Friday to end the season on a winning note.
The Rattlers(7-5) started hot, scoring on their opening drive when Thad Franklin Jr. broke free for a 25-yard touchdown run just 32 seconds into the game.
After Alabama A&M responded with a field goal, FAMU extended their lead on a 6-yard touchdown pass from Daniel Richardson to Koby Gross, capping a methodical 10-play, 76-yard drive.
Richardson had an efficient day, completing 19 of 26 passes for 193 yards and two touchdowns. The ground game was equally effective, with FAMU rushing for 232 yards on 33 carries (7.0 avg).
Quan Lee dives in for the TD
FAMU – 28
AAMU – 13
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Kelvin Dean Jr. led the way with 74 yards, while Levontai Summersett added 74 yards and a touchdown on eight carries, including a 20-yard scoring run in the second quarter that put the Rattlers up 21-6.
The FAMU defense made their presence felt, recording three sacks and forcing two interceptions. Deco Wilson led the unit with ten tackles, while Allen Smith Jr. and Davion Westmoreland each recorded sacks.
The Rattlers’ final touchdown came in the third quarter on a 19-yard pass from Richardson to Quan Lee, who finished with a team-high 68 receiving yards. Though Alabama A&M mounted a fourth-quarter comeback with two touchdowns to narrow the gap, FAMU’s defense held firm in the closing minutes to preserve the win.
Courtesy: Florida A&M Athletics
