Bio Blast: Florida A&M Rattlers

Sep 5, 2024 2 min read

The Miami Hurricanes are 1-0, but the Hurricanes have plenty to work on in Week 2. The same could be said for the FAMU, who is already 2-0 and looking to pull off a shocking upset.

FAMU’s head coach, James Colzie, will bring his crew to Miami Gardens this weekend as these two in-state programs meet for the third time in history on Saturday night, with UM owning a 10-1 series lead.

Let’s find out more about FAMU.

Former Hurricanes will be getting carries at the back

Thad Franklin, who played for Miami during the 2022 season, is worth keeping an eye on as a second-string player. Despite rushing for 202 yards during his sophomore season at Miami, Franklin decided to transfer to ULM. However, he couldn't find his footing there and only managed to run for 47 yards. Franklin transferred again to FAMU in search of more playing time. Through two games, Franklin has 16 carries for 56 yards and zero touchdowns. However, he has a receiving TD.

Florida A&M's new QB is nothing to mess with

Although quarterback Jeremy Moussa and running back Terrell Jennings have departed, there is plenty to like in FAMU’s offense. Former FAU signal-caller Daniel Richardson, an offseason transfer, won the Rattlers’ starting job and put on a show in Week 1.

In a thrilling showdown against Norfolk State, Richardson led the Rattlers to a comeback victory from a 14-0 deficit. He was nothing short of spectacular, completing 22 of 30 passes for 286 yards and three touchdowns.

FAMU’s offensive line has true talent

Out of all position groups, the Rattlers’ offensive line returns the most starters from last season’s HBCU College Football National Championship team.

This group brings back over 13 returning players. Former FSU signee Jalen Goss comes back as a 2022 All-American and All-SWAC member, while Ashton Grable returns as a 2023 All-SWAC member.

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HurricanePhilly

Sep 5, 2024

Norfolk State is picked to finish second to last in their conference which is very weak. This game shouldnt be in any doubt by halftime.

CaneLife93

Sep 5, 2024

FAMU has been starting slow and Richardson has been throwing it into double and triple coverage against HBCU opponents with no int's. I expect that to change this weekend. They also could not stop the run against Norfolk State and SC state played well against them for 3 quarters. I love my alma mater, but we should have 3 scores early in the game.

Shooter McGavin

Sep 5, 2024

Miami has a 10-1 series lead not 2-0…..

CaneLife93

Sep 5, 2024

Shooter McGavin said:
Miami has a 10-1 series lead not 2-0…..

Trivia Q: What year did FAMU beat Miami to hand them their only loss in the series?

Shooter McGavin

Sep 5, 2024

Jalen Goss…..lol former Nole who ******* sucked for them.

Shooter McGavin

Sep 5, 2024

CaneLife93 said:
Trivia Q: What year did FAMU beat Miami to hand them their only loss in the series?

1979 first time they met

CaneLife93

Sep 5, 2024

Shooter McGavin said:
1979 first time they met

Yep, and that was the year FAM won the now FCS national championship. The only HBCU to ever do it.

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Tonyturd

Sep 5, 2024

CaneLife93 said:
Trivia Q: What year did FAMU beat Miami to hand them their only loss in the series?

1979. I was there. 16-13

BigDikCane

Sep 5, 2024

Guys, Uncle Luke played for FAMU

Dhatguy

Sep 5, 2024

CaneLife93 said:
FAMU has been starting slow and Richardson has been throwing it into double and triple coverage against HBCU opponents with no int's. I expect that to change this weekend. They also could not stop the run against Norfolk State and SC state played well against them for 3 quarters. I love my alma mater, but we should have 3 scores early in the game.

They sure can stress us the **** out bruh lol,

CaneBear0207

Sep 5, 2024

I recently saw that Quan Lee ended up at FAMU.

CaneLife93

Sep 5, 2024

Dhatguy said:
They sure can stress us the **** out bruh lol,

oh 1000%. FAMU's gonna drop a couple games just by FAFO lol

Other position groups I can think of that are pretty good for FCS level are the TE's. FAMU has two of them IMO and we have a pretty good corner (I think) in Bohler. He's definitely a draft prospect.

kyle_schick

Sep 5, 2024

Norfolk State ran up the middle with extreme ease. You could drive a truck through the gaps. I wouldn't be surprised at all if the RB corps finally breaks some big 60, 70, 80 yard runs.

The FAMU QB ran alot. He's not exactly athletic or agile, but he can get going pretty quick in a straight line.

#2 on FAMU is their primary weapon. Actually looked pretty impressive.

They had some success lining up their tightend #6 and running across to catch passes. Similar to how Cam McC. caught his TD against UF.

If they are going to score on us, it will be #2 or #6 IMO.

FAMU also fumbled a few times so their should be some opportunities there.

They threw checkdowns to the RBs alot as well.

This game shouldn't ever be in question, but they have alot of transfers in from bigger programs and can easily break off a big play if Miami isn't paying attention. The portal is allowing these lower division schools to bring in larger, more talented guys who couldn't crack the rotation at big schools (like Franklin).

They won because Norfolk State couldn't kick their field goals and extra points.

BishopEli

Sep 5, 2024

Better qb than we played last week

Dhatguy

Sep 5, 2024

CaneLife93 said:
oh 1000%. FAMU's gonna drop a couple games just by FAFO lol

Other position groups I can think of that are pretty good for FCS level are the TE's. FAMU has two of them IMO and we have a pretty good corner (I think) in Bohler. He's definitely a draft prospect.

Gassett from round this way is pretty good as well. Him and Gross are the best weapons

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Pb cane

Sep 5, 2024

kyle_schick said:
Norfolk State ran up the middle with extreme ease. You could drive a truck through the gaps. I wouldn't be surprised at all if the RB corps finally breaks some big 60, 70, 80 yard runs.

The FAMU QB ran alot. He's not exactly athletic or agile, but he can get going pretty quick in a straight line.

#2 on FAMU is their primary weapon. Actually looked pretty impressive.

They had some success lining up their tightend #6 and running across to catch passes. Similar to how Cam McC. caught his TD against UF.

If they are going to score on us, it will be #2 or #6 IMO.

FAMU also fumbled a few times so their should be some opportunities there.

They threw checkdowns to the RBs alot as well.

This game shouldn't ever be in question, but they have alot of transfers in from bigger programs and can easily break off a big play if Miami isn't paying attention. The portal is allowing these lower division schools to bring in larger, more talented guys who couldn't crack the rotation at big schools (like Franklin).

They won because Norfolk State couldn't kick their field goals and extra points.

If they score on us it better be there kicker after a turnover or very late in the game against our backups

Dmorgan15

Sep 5, 2024

Miami will win this game, but my alma mater will score. Richardson is better than the Florida QB in my opinion. Bohler

will probably have a decent game.

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3GC

Sep 5, 2024

CaneLife93 said:
Trivia Q: What year did FAMU beat Miami to hand them their only loss in the series?

1979,,

407cane

Sep 5, 2024

Dmorgan15 said:
Miami will win this game, but my alma mater will score. Richardson is better than the Florida QB in my opinion. Bohler will probably have a decent game.

you said "in my opinion" so I won't contest it

but wow