Florida A&M Rattlers at Mississippi Valley State Delta Devils
· NCAA - Football
31 - 35
Nunez accounts for 4 TDs, trick play helps Mississippi Valley get 2nd win, 35-31 over Florida A&M
Jamari Stokes' picked off a pass, his second interception, from RJ Johnson III with 1:23 remaining to seal the win.
The Rattlers were up 24-14 when Nunez capped a 75-yard drive with a 4-yard touchdown run. Then on the first play of the fourth quarter wide receiver Mekhi Norris had a 27-yard touchdown pass to Cameron Nelson that put the Delta Devils on top.
A big kickoff return gave Florida A&M a quick answer with Johnson finding Kenari Wilcher for a 34-yard score in a three-play drive for a 31-28 lead.
MVSU punted on its next possession then Kelly Dante intercepted a pass, setting up the Delta Devils on the 9. On third down Nunez found Norris for the winner, covering 9 yards.
Nunez was 28 of 47 for 331 yards for MVSU (2-10, 1-7 SWAC) and Norris had eight catches for 140 yards.
Johnson was 20 of 33 for 283 yards and two TDs for the Rattlers (5-7, 4-4) but was intercepted three times. Thad Franklin ran for 101 yards and a score.
How To Watch
How can I watch Florida A&M Rattlers vs. Mississippi Valley State Delta Devils?
- TV Channel: Rattlers at Delta Devils 2021 College Football, week 14, is broadcasted on SWAC TV.
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Scoring Summary
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TD | 1st Period 0:09 | Jamal Hailey 45 Yd Run (Daniel Porto Kick) |
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TD | 2nd Period 8:03 | DePhabian Fant 5 Yd pass from Brandon Nunez (Marko Jovisic Kick) |
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TD | 2nd Period 4:20 | Christian White 38 Yd pass from Brandon Nunez (Marko Jovisic Kick) |
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TD | 2nd Period 3:13 | Ace Cobb 30 Yd pass from RJ Johnson III (Daniel Porto Kick) |
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FG | 2nd Period 0:28 | Daniel Porto 35 Yd Field Goal |
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TD | 3rd Period 9:36 | Thad Franklin Jr. 5 Yd Run (Daniel Porto Kick) |
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TD | 3rd Period 6:22 | Brandon Nunez 4 Yd Run (Marko Jovisic Kick) |
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TD | 4th Period 14:53 | Cameron Nelson 27 Yd pass from Mekhi Norris (Marko Jovisic Kick) |
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TD | 4th Period 14:44 | Kenari Wilcher 34 Yd pass from RJ Johnson III (Emilio Bacardi Kick) |
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TD | 4th Period 10:13 | Mekhi Norris 9 Yd pass from Brandon Nunez (Marko Jovisic Kick) |
Statistics
 FAMU |
 MVSU |
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|---|---|---|
| 24 | 1st Downs | 21 |
| 3-13 | 3rd down efficiency | 3-11 |
| 2-2 | 4th down efficiency | 0-1 |
| 455 | Total Yards | 425 |
| 283 | Passing | 358 |
| 20/35 | Comp/Att | 29/48 |
| 8.1 | Yards per pass | 7.5 |
| 172 | Rushing | 67 |
| 37 | Rushing Attempts | 18 |
| 4.6 | Yards per rush | 3.7 |
| 7-72 | Penalties | 2-20 |
| 3 | Turnovers | 1 |
| 0 | Fumbles lost | 0 |
| 3 | Interceptions thrown | 1 |
| 31:49 | Possession | 28:11 |
Game Information
Location: Itta Bena, MS
Attendance: 2,105 · 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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