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FAMU football captures win over Bethune-Cookman in Florida Classic
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ORLANDO - It'srivalry week for Florida A&M football . The Rattlers are in Orlando taking on in-state foes, the Bethune-Cookman Wildcats , in the annual Florida Classic football game at Camping World Stadium. Follow along for live updates, and refresh the page for the latest information.
Both teams look to return to the win column as they suffered Southwestern Athletic Conference losses for the last two weeks. The Rattlers (5-5, 3-3 in SWAC) faltered against Mississippi Valley State 24-21, snapping their 23-game home winning streak , the second longest in the Football Championship Subdivision. The Wildcats (2-9, 2-5 in SWAC) lost at Texas Southern 17-14 last Saturday.
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FAMU emerged victorious in the rivalry game, winning 41-38.
FAMU football is on a three-game winning streak against Bethune-Cookman in the Florida Classic , blasting the Wildcats by double digits every year since 2021. The Rattlers will look to move that streak over their rivals to four years, which would allow their senior class to never lose to the Wildcats.
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FAMU Rattlers hold on to beat Bethune-Cookman in Florida Classic
The Rattlers emerged victorious in their annual showdown against the Wildcats, winning 41-38. FAMU out-gained Bethune-Cookman 485-416, relying heavily on its run game. The Rattlers finished with 305 rushing yards, with Thad Franklin (26 carries, 195 yards, 3 touchdowns) and Kelvin Dean (14-103, 1) leading the way. Quarterback Daniel Richardson was solid, too, completing 14 of 20 passes 180 yards and one touchdown.
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FAMU football relies on punishing ground game vs Bethune-Cookman
The Rattlers have 300 rushing yards against the Wildcats as their annual Classic showdown is ticking to a close. FAMU running backs Thad Franklin and Kelvin Dean have each eclipsed 100 yards rushing. Franklin, in fact, is close to 200 rushing yards with 190 and three touchdowns. Dean has 103 yards and one score.
FAMU football retakes lead over Bethune-Cookman in Florida Classic
It was a successful third quarter for the Rattlers.
FAMU outscored Bethune-Cookman 10-7 to take a 27-24 lead.
The Rattlers scored on a two-yard rush by Thad Franklin then made a 31-yard field goal attempt by Cameron Gillis.
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FAMU's rushing game is the main reason for its successful, gaining 186 yards on 36 yards. Franklin has 19 carries for 113 yards.
FAMU football falls behind Bethune-Cookman entering halftime
Bethune-Cookman is leading FAMU 21-17 at the half.
Before halftime, Bethune-Cookman quarterback Cam Ransom threw a 56-yard bomb to receiver Maleek Huggins.
FAMU has been outscored 14-0 since taking a 17-7 lead early.
Despite trailing, the Rattlers are still outgaining the Wildcats 216-193.
FAMU football vs Bethune-Cookman close after first quarter
The Rattlers cling to a narrow 10-7 lead after the first quarter.
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FAMU is currently outgaining Bethune-Cookman 109-67.
FAMU will start on its own 33-yard line to open the second quarter.
FAMU football and Bethune-Cookman trading blows early
FAMU come out and opened the game by gradually moving the football down the field, ending with a seven-yard touchdown by running back Thad Franklin.
Bethune-Cookman's first drive ended with an interception caught by FAMU linebacker Nay'Ron Jenkins.
The Rattlers couldn't advance on the drive after the interception and punted to Bethune-Cookman, leading to a 51-yard touchdown by punt returner Maleek Huggins.
FAMU football vs Bethune-Cookman, Florida Classic: Team Threads
FAMU: White helmets, white jerseys, white pants
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Bethune-Cookman: Gold helmets, black jerseys, black pants
Current storylines around FAMU football
After a 5-5 start, FAMU head coach James Colzie III has named Henry Burris as the Rattlers offensive playcaller moving forward.
FAMU offensive coordinator and offensive line coach Joseph Henry previously called the plays.
Burris, who joined FAMU's staff this season, is the co-offensive coordinator and quarterbacks coach.
FAMU football vs Bethune-Cookman Florida Classic: Initial Updates
Weather: 67 degrees, sunny
Expected kickoff weather: 68 degrees, sunny
Florida A&M vs Bethune-Cookman start time today
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Date: Saturday, November 23
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Time: 3:30 p.m. ET
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Location: Camping World Stadium (Orlando, Florida)
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What channel is Florida A&M vs Bethune-Cookman game on today?
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TV channel: Not on traditional TV.
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Streaming: ESPN+
Florida A&M vs. Bethune-Cookman can be seen exclusively on ESPN+ in Week 13 of the 2024 college football season. It will not air on traditional TV. Tiffany Greene and Jay Walker will call the game from the booth at Camping World Stadium.
FAMU football roster
The Rattlers are led by quarterback Daniel Richardson , a grad student who transferred from Florida Atlantic who is second in the SWAC with 2,289 passing yards and first with 20 touchdowns. FAMU has seven preseason All-SWAC selections: offensive lineman Ashton Grable, defensive backs Kendall Bohler and Deco Wilson and kicker Cameron Gillis on the first team, and running back Kelvin Dean, receiver Jamari Gassett and defensive lineman Allen Smith on the second team.
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Bethune-Cookman football roster
The Wildcats are led by quarterback Cam Ransom, whose 1,647 passing yards rank fourth in the SWAC and whose 10 touchdowns are fifth. Running back Dennis Palmer is seventh in the SWAC with 528 rushing yards and two TDs, while defensive end Ejike Brown is tied for fifth with five sacks.
FAMU vs Bethune-Cookman history
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Series record: FAMU leads, 52-24-1
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FAMU's last win:November 18, 2023 (24-7)
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B-CU's last win:November 23, 2019 (31-27)
Florida A&M vs Bethune-Cookman prediction
Gerald Thomas III, Tallahassee Democrat: TeamA XX, TeamB XX
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Florida A&M vs Bethune-Cookman betting odds
As of Friday, there were no game lines or odds from BetMGM .
FAMU vs Bethune-Cookman injury updates
Neither team had injuries to report.
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FAMU vs Bethune-Cookman weather updates
Weather.com predicts 65 degrees with sunny skies at kickoff in Orlando. Winds are expected to blow out of the west-northwest at 8 mph. There is a near 0% chance of rain throughout the day.
FAMU football schedule 2024
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August 24: vs. Norfolk State in Atlanta (W, 24-23)
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August 31: vs. South Carolina State (W, 22-18)
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September 7: at Miami (L 56-9)
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September 14: Open
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September 21: at Troy (L 34-12)
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September 28: Open ( rained out by Hurricane Helene )
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October 5: at Alabama State * (W 28-13)
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October 12: Open
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October 19: at Jackson State * (L 35-21)
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October 26: vs. Southern * (W 24-6)
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November 2: vs. Texas Southern * (W 52-28)
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November 9: at Prairie View A&M * (L 31-12)
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November 16: vs. Mississippi Valley State * (L 24-21)
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November 23:vs. Bethune-Cookman*, 3:30 p.m. in Orlando
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November 29: vs. Alabama A&M*
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Record: 5-5 (3-3 in SWAC)
*- SWAC game
Bethune-Cookman football schedule 2024
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August 31: at USF (L 48-3)
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September 7: vs. Mercer (L 31-2)
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September 14: at Western Michigan (L 59-31)
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September 21: vs. Clark Atlanta (L 38-37)
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September 28: vs. Alabama State* (L 26-21)
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October 5: Open
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October 12: at Alabama A&M* (L 56-12)
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October 19: at Mississippi Valley State* (W 20-10)
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October 26: vs. Jackson State* (L 37-17)
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November 2: vs. Grambling State* (W 24-21)
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November 9: at Southern* (L 25-23, 2OT)
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November 16: at Texas Southern* (L 17-14)
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November 23: vs. Florida A&M*, 3:30 p.m. in Orlando
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Record:2-9 (2-5 in SWAC)
*- SWAC game
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