FAMU head coach Alex Wood: Health 'key' for Rattlers moving forward

TALLAHASSEE, Florida -- After playing two games in six days – including on game against an FBS opponent following a 12-hour bus ride – Florida A&M’s football team is getting some time to rest.

This week marks the first of two bye weeks for the Rattlers (1-1, 0-0 MEAC). FAMU, which came out of the first two weeks relatively healthy, per head coach Alex Wood, has yet another formidable opponent waiting on the other side of this week off.

The Rattlers will play FCS No. 23 Tennessee State in Tampa’s Raymond James Stadium in the first FAMU Tampa Classic. Tennessee State is coming off a 17-10 win over FBS opponent Georgia State thanks in part to a dual-threat performance from Florida transfer QB Treon Harris.

FAMU's game against Tennessee State is the final nonconference game of the season for the Rattlers.

Wood said the bye week – even though it’s coming before just the third game of the season – is at the “right time” for the Rattlers.

“We’re going to do some prep for (Tennessee State),” Wood said. “We’re also going to look at ourselves and make sure we’re fundamentally sound and that we’re doing all the things right that we can possibly do from that stand point.”

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