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FAMU volleyball cruises by MVSU

Florida A&M’s football team will not be the only team to compete against Mississippi Valley State University this weekend, volleyball team also went head-to-head with the Delta Devils at the Al Lawson Center on Saturday. Starting the game off strong, the Rattlers went on a six-point run in the first […]

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FAMU to NFL pipeline taking shape

“Everything that you can dream about, it can happen right here on ‘The Highest of Seven Hills.’” Those words said by FAMU coach Willie Simmons summarize the mindset of all who come to Florida A&M to play football. FAMU has been lacking player presence in the National Football League since […]

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Rattlers extend home win streak to 17

The Florida A&M Rattlers extended their home win streak with a 23-10 victory over the Alabama State Hornets. Unlike last week the Rattlers got off to a quick start, scoring first at the seven-minute mark in the first quarter. Following the Rattler touchdown, the defense came out swarming, forcing the […]

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Watts leads Rattlers by example

Brooke Lynn Watts couldn’t have done better at making a solid impression this volleyball season.    Watts, a  junior criminal justice major at Florida A&M University, is a 5-foot-9 outside hitter who has totaled 126 kills in just nine games. She is also a great passer and defender.   Watts has been […]

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Alabama State comes to Bragg Saturday

The Rattlers are set to face the Alabama State Hornets on Ken Riley Field on Saturday. Last year when the Rattlers played the Hornets in Montgomery it was a relatively close game, and the Rattlers barely escaped with a last-minute field goal blocked and returned for touchdown by Kendall Bohler […]

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Tough schedule for men’s basketball team

The Florida A&M University men’s basketball schedule for the 2023-2024 season has been released — and it appears daunting.    The team is gearing up to face some tough non-conference teams again this season. Even though the Rattlers are in the Southwestern Athletic Conference, they will play non-conference games against some of […]

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It’s now Ken Riley Field at Bragg

Legendary FAMU football star and coach Ken Riley achieved a momentous milestone this summer when he was posthumously inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame. This tribute marked a significant achievement, as Riley became only the second player from Florida A&M University to make it to the NFL. He […]

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FAMU dominates in home opener

Florida A&M started the game on the defensive side of the ball, but after giving up two early penalties, the University of West Florida began to establish its run game with a two-yard run from CJ Wilson, a six-yard run from Peewee Jarrett and a four yard from CJ Wilson. […]