FAMU football's positives outweigh the negatives in SWAC win over Alabama A&M | Takeaways | Highlights | Gerald Thomas III

#FAMU had its ups and downs at #AAMU. But perseverance paid off as the Rattlers prevailed to clinch their opportunity to host the #SWAC Championship. 🏈

🎙: @HCWillieSimmons

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— G. Thomas III (@3peatgee) November 4, 2023

4th | 14:48

That was fast, Rattlers scores a TD to start the 4th after scoring to end the 3rd.

Kareem Burke takes the handoff and makes Bulldogs miss, scoring from 26 yards out.

FAMU - 42
AAMU - 21
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— Florida A&M Football 🏈 (@FAMU_FB) November 4, 2023

3rd | :08

INTERCEPTION!!

The @seniorbowl watch list defensive back, Javan Morgan with the diving INT!

FAMU - 35
AAMU - 21
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— Florida A&M Football 🏈 (@FAMU_FB) November 4, 2023

3rd | :56

BIG VS BIG, WE LIKE OUR CHANCES!

Jaquez Yant pounds it in on fourth and goal from the one.

Moussa finds Goss in the back of the end zone for the 2-point conversion.

FAMU - 35
AAMU - 21
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— Florida A&M Football 🏈 (@FAMU_FB) November 4, 2023

3rd | 14:35

TURNOVER RATTLERS!

The Dark Cloud Defense makes a big play forcing a turnover on the opening drive of the third.

FAMU - 24
AAMU - 21
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— Florida A&M Football 🏈 (@FAMU_FB) November 4, 2023

2nd | 6:31

TOUCHDOWN RATTLERS!

Kelvin Dean Jr. runs through the Bulldogs into the end zone.

FAMU - 24
AAMU - 21
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— Florida A&M Football 🏈 (@FAMU_FB) November 4, 2023

1st | 7:48

Special teams making big plays!

A partially blocked punt leads to a Lovie Jenkins touchdown!

FAMU - 17
AAMU - 0
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— Florida A&M Football 🏈 (@FAMU_FB) November 4, 2023

1st | 12:25

TOUCHDOWN!

Rattlers strike first with a 49 yard touchdown pass to Marcus Riley.

FAMU - 7
AAMU - 0
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— Florida A&M Football 🏈 (@FAMU_FB) November 4, 2023