NCAAF

Florida A&M Rattlers at Bethune-Cookman Wildcats

· Florida Classic
5-6, 3-1 Away
Final
34 - 38

Bethune-Cookman scores late, beats Florida A&M 38-34 to end 4-game skid in Florida Classic

The game-winning score capped an eight-play, 70-yard drive. Florida A&M erased a 24-9 halftime deficit and took the lead twice in the fourth quarter.

McClain completed 22 of 33 passes for 274 yards and threw a touchdown pass each to four different receivers. Khamani Robinson added 90 yards rushing on 11 carries that included a 50-yard touchdown run for Bethune-Cookman (6-6, 5-3 Southwestern Athletic Conference).

RJ Johnson III was 22-of-34 passing for 228 yards and threw two touchdown passes for Florida A&M (5-6, 4-3). Thad Franklin Jr. carried the ball 11 times for 120 yards and scored on a 19-yard run that gave the Rattlers a 34-31 lead with 2:19 remaining.

Bethune-Cookman outgained FAMU 485-423 before a crowd of 55,528 in Camping World Stadium.

It was the 45th annual SWAC and HBCU matchup.

How To Watch

How can I watch Florida A&M Rattlers vs. Bethune-Cookman Wildcats?
  • TV Channel: Rattlers at Wildcats 2021 College Football, week 13, is broadcasted on ESPN+.
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Game Information

Venue: Camping World Stadium

Location: Orlando, FL
Attendance: 55,528 · 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 10-4 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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