Alabama State Hornets at Florida A&M Rattlers
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Hostzclaw, Harris II help Alabama State grind out convincing 42-14 win over Florida A&M
The Hornets led 14-6 at halftime and began to put the game away in the third quarter when Andrew Body and Jalen Jones connected on a 39-yard touchdown for a 21-6 lead.
Later in the third, Harris punched it in with a 3-yard run up the middle for a 28-6 lead. Harris added a 24-yard touchdown run to make it 35-6.
Body threw two touchdown passes and was 10-of-18 passing for 106 yards for the Hornets (3-1).
RJ Johnson III threw for 133 yards and ran for 58 yards for the Rattlers (1-3).
This was the 42nd meeting between the two teams but only the fifth as members of the SWAC. Alabama State ended a five-game losing streak in the series and defeated Rattlers coach Eddie Robinson Jr. for the first time.
The series is tied 20-20-2.
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Scoring Summary
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TD | 1st Period 7:48 | Marcus Harris II 2 Yd Run (Andrew Abu-Akel Kick) |
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TD | 2nd Period 14:55 | Jalen Jones 4 Yd pass from Andrew Body (Andrew Abu-Akel Kick) |
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TD | 2nd Period 3:12 | Thad Franklin Jr. 4 Yd Run (Daniel Porto PAT failed) |
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TD | 3rd Period 9:34 | Jalen Jones 39 Yd pass from Andrew Body (Andrew Abu-Akel Kick) |
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TD | 3rd Period 4:38 | Marcus Harris II 3 Yd Run (Andrew Abu-Akel Kick) |
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TD | 4th Period 7:52 | Marcus Harris II 24 Yd Run (Andrew Abu-Akel Kick) |
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TD | 4th Period 3:03 | Miles Campbell 1 Yd pass from RJ Johnson III (RJ Johnson III Pass to Goldie Lawrence for Two-Point Conversion) |
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TD | 4th Period 1:53 | JR Gardner 27 Yd Run (Andrew Abu-Akel Kick) |
Statistics
 ALST |
 FAMU |
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|---|---|---|
| 21 | 1st Downs | 18 |
| 8-12 | 3rd down efficiency | 5-12 |
| 1-1 | 4th down efficiency | 1-5 |
| 405 | Total Yards | 309 |
| 106 | Passing | 133 |
| 10/18 | Comp/Att | 20/33 |
| 5.9 | Yards per pass | 4.0 |
| 299 | Rushing | 176 |
| 42 | Rushing Attempts | 30 |
| 7.1 | Yards per rush | 5.9 |
| 5-37 | Penalties | 7-75 |
| 1 | Turnovers | 0 |
| 1 | Fumbles lost | 0 |
| 0 | Interceptions thrown | 0 |
| 28:40 | Possession | 31:20 |
Game Information
Location: Tallahassee, FL
Attendance: 13,515 · Capacity:
Southwestern Athletic - East
| TEAM | OVR | CONF |
|---|---|---|
| Alabama State | 10-2 | 7-1 |
| Jackson State | 9-3 | 7-1 |
| Bethune-Cookman | 6-6 | 5-3 |
| Florida A&M | 5-7 | 4-4 |
| Alabama A&M | 4-8 | 1-7 |
| Mississippi Valley State | 2-10 | 1-7 |
Southwestern Athletic - West
| TEAM | OVER | CONF |
|---|---|---|
| Prairie View A&M | 10-3 | 7-1 |
| Texas Southern | 6-5 | 5-3 |
| Alcorn State | 5-7 | 4-4 |
| Grambling | 7-5 | 4-4 |
| Arkansas-Pine Bluff | 3-8 | 2-6 |
| Southern | 2-10 | 1-7 |
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