FAMU Football Faces Uphill Battle Despite Homecoming Hopes
TALLAHASSEE,FL – Despite the electric atmosphere expected for Saturday’s homecoming game against Alcorn State,the Florida A&M Rattlers are grappling with a challenging season turnaround,seeking their first Southwestern Athletic Conference (SWAC) win. The matchup, scheduled for 4 p.m. at Bragg Memorial Stadium, represents a critical opportunity for FAMU to build momentum amidst a season marked by inconsistency.
Head coach Roderick Colzie acknowledges the weight of expectations surrounding the homecoming contest, stating, “It’s going to be a packed house. Nobody’s going to worry about any records. They’re coming here to make sure that we win.” However, the Rattlers enter the game needing a victory to avoid further setbacks in the SWAC standings and to deliver a positive experience for the anticipated large crowd of fans and alumni.
The Rattlers’ remaining schedule presents a demanding path. Following the Alcorn State game on Oct. 11, FAMU faces road contests at Southern (Oct.25) and Arkansas-Pine Bluff (nov. 8), as well as a home game against Jackson State (Nov. 1). The season culminates with the annual Florida Classic against Bethune-Cookman on Nov. 22 at Orlando’s Camping World Stadium and a potential makeup game at mississippi Valley State on Nov.29.
A potential SWAC Championship Game appearance on Dec. 6 and a Celebration Bowl berth on Dec. 13 remain distant possibilities, contingent on significant improvement and consistent wins. Colzie emphasized the importance of focusing on the present, saying, ”All the stuff that happens Monday to Friday, none of that means a whole lot until that game happens on Saturday.So, we’ve got to make sure we handle business.”
Florida A&M Football’s Remaining 2025 Schedule:
* Week 8: Saturday, Oct. 18 ― vs. Alcorn State (SWAC/Homecoming), 4 p.m., ESPN Plus
* Week 9: Saturday, Oct. 25 ― at Southern (SWAC), 5 p.m., SWAC TV
* Week 10: Saturday, Nov. 1 ― vs. Jackson State (SWAC), 7 p.m., ESPN Network
* Week 11: Saturday, Nov. 8 ― at Arkansas-pine Bluff (SWAC), 3 p.m., HBCU GO
* Week 12: Saturday, Nov. 15 ― at Alabama A&M (SWAC),3 p.m., SWAC TV
* Week 13: Saturday, Nov. 22 ― vs.Bethune-Cookman (SWAC/florida Classic at Orlando’s Camping World Stadium), 3:30 p.m., ESPN Plus
* Makeup Game: Saturday, Nov. 29 ― at Mississippi Valley State (SWAC), 3 p.m., SWAC TV
* Saturday, Dec. 6 ― SWAC Championship Game (If necessary)
* Saturday, Dec. 13 ― Celebration Bowl at Atlanta’s Mercedes-Benz Stadium (If Necessary)
