Florida A&M can win the regular season finale against Alabama A&M

Florida A&M held off a late surge from Alabama A&M to secure a 28-20 victory at Bragg Memorial Stadium on Friday and finish the season with a win.

The Rattlers (7-5) started hot, scoring on their first 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 its lead with 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 average).

Quan Lee steps 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 gave the Rattlers a 21-6 lead.

The FAMU defense made its presence felt by recording three sacks and forcing two interceptions. Deco Wilson led the unit with 10 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. Although Alabama A&M staged a comeback in the fourth quarter and reduced the deficit with two touchdowns, FAMU’s defense held firm in the final minutes and secured the victory.

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