Bethune-Cookman rallies for 21-16 win over FAMU in Florida Classic

ORLANDO, Florida  --  Florida A&M (4-7, 4-4 MEAC) flirted with a big upset of rival Bethune-Cookman (9-2, 8-0 MEAC) during the annual Florida Classic at the Citrus Bowl in Orlando.

The Rattlers earned a 10-7 halftime advantage, but the Wildcats took control of the contest in the second half.

B-CU eventually scored a 21-16 win over FAMU. The Wildcats, who have already clinched the Mid-Eastern Atlantic title and are ranked No. 24 in the latest FCS Top 25 poll, were heavy favorites in the contest. They didn't look the part until the pivotal second half.

Wildcat Isidore Jackson rushed for a 34-yard touchdown and Sven Hurd hit the extra point, giving Bethune Cookman a 14-10 lead with 3:13 left in the third quarter.

The Wildcats tacked on another big touchdown in the fourth quarter. Andronicus Lovette rush for 1 yard touchdown. Hurd hit the extra point to give B-CU a comfortable 21-10 lead.

FAMU didn't give up. Damien Fleming passed to Dewayne Harvey for a 37-yard touchdown. B-CU blocked the ensuing extra point to make the score 21-16 with 8:04 left in the game.

B-CU's defense held on for the win.

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