FAMU football thwarted by Miami Hurricanes in non-conference game | Game Recap
Florida A&M football couldn't knock off Miami in Saturday's non-conference matchup.
The FCS Coaches Poll 24th-ranked Rattlers (2-1) were thwarted 56-9 by the US LBM 15th-ranked Hurricanes (2-1) at Hard Rock Stadium.
Miami quarterback Cam Ward finished completing 20 of 26 passes for 304 yards, and three touchdowns. The senior quarterback added four rushes for 13 yards and an eight-yard rushing touchdown.
FAMU only tallied 194 total yards, with Rattlers quarterback Daniel Richardson accounting for 135 of them through his passing.
The Rattlers will be on a bye next week. They will return to action to face the Troy Trojans on Sept. 21.
FAMU vs Miami score updates
FAMU football highlights vs Miami Hurricanes
FAMU football down big vs Miami Hurricanes enter fourth quarter
The Hurricanes outscored the Rattlers 21-3 in the third quarter.
All of Miami's scores came on the ground with running backs Mark Fletcher Jr. and Damien Martinez getting scores. Cam Ward got the third and final score with an eight-yard rush.
Ward subbed out the game afterwards.
FAMU's lone score was on a 49-yard field goal by Michael Smith.
Miami leads FAMU by three scores at the half
The Hurricanes lead the Rattlers 25-6 at the half at Hard Rock Stadium.
UM quarterback Cam Ward has completed 13 of 16 passes for 233 yards and touchdowns to three different receivers. Ward has completed passes to eight different receivers.
FAMU quarterback Daniel Richardson has kept pace with Ward, completing 13 of 17 passes for 135 yards
Rattlers' placekicker Cameron Gillis has converted a pair of field goals from 22 and 36 yards. His 36 yarder ended the fist half.
Miami quarterback Cam Ward on hot streak vs. FAMU footall
The Miami Hurricanes lead the FAMU Rattlers 22-3 early in the second quarter. UM quarterback Cam Ward has completed 10-of-11 passes for 193 yards, throwing touchdown passes to three different receivers.
Miami Hurricanes leads FAMU after the first quarter
The Miami Hurricanes lead the FAMU rattlers 15-3 after the first quarter.
Miami jumps in front of FAMU early in first quarter
Miami quarterback Cam Ward tossed a 17-yard TD pass to Elijah Arroyo for a touchdown following a Daniel Richardson interception on the Rattlers' opening series of the game.
FAMU-Miami showdown homecoming for Rattles' QB Daniel Richardson
FAMU quarterback Daniel Richardson, a Miami native, leads FCS with 568 passing yards and has completed 66.2 percent of his pass attempts in 2024 with six touchdowns and no interceptions. Tight end Koby Goss leads FAMU with nine receptions for 151 yards and a TD.
FAMU football enters season looking to replicate historic win over Miami Hurricanes
FAMU defeated Miami 16-13 at Doak Campbell Stadium in 1979.
Former Rattlers kicker Vince Coleman, who went on to have an all-star MLB career, kicked the 34-yard game-winning field goal to lift FAMU over Miami.
"Never one time did I think that we were going to lose," Rudy Hubbard, who coached the Rattlers to that victory, told the Tallahassee Democrat this week.
"I’m excited about this game. I think we got a shot. Coach Colzie is going down there to win that game," Hubbard added.
FAMU's 1979 win over Miami is the last time the Rattlers defeated an FBS program.
"We’re going down there with the same mindset," current FAMU head coach James Colzie III said this week.
FAMU football vs Miami Hurricanes: Weather, initial updates
91 degrees, partly cloudy in Miami Gardens
Team Threads
FAMU: Orange helmets, white jerseys, green pants
Miami: White helmets, orange jerseys, orange pants
Miami vs FAMU start time today
Date: Saturday, September 7
Time: 6 p.m. ET
Location: Hard Rock Stadium (Miami Gardens, Florida)
What channel is Miami vs FAMU game on today?
Florida A&M vs. Miami will broadcast nationally on ACCNX in Week 2 of the 2024 college football season. It will be available streaming only for those with ACC Network subscriptions. Chuckie Kempf and Forrest Conoly will call the game from the booth at Hard Rock Stadium, with Marilyn Payne reporting from the sidelines.
Streaming options for the game include ESPN+ and SlingTV.
FAMU football roster
The 2024 Rattlers are led by quarterback Daniel Richardson, a grad student who transferred from Florida Atlantic. FAMU has seven preseason All-SWAC selections: offensive lineman Ashton Grable, defensive backs Kendall Bohler and Deco Wilson and kicker Cameron Gillis on the first team, and running back Kelvin Dean, receiver Jamari Gassett and defensive lineman Allen Smith on the second team.
Miami Hurricanes football roster
The 2024 Hurricanes boast five preseason All-ACC players, the most of any team. They are led by quarterback Cam Ward, a Washington State transfer and the preseason ACC Player of the Year. The other selections: receiver Xavier Restrepo, defensive end Rueben Bain Jr., linebacker Francisco Mauigoa and kicker Andres Borregales.
Miami vs FAMU history
Series record: UM leads, 10-1
UM's last win: September 3, 2016 (70-3)
FAMU's last win: October 6, 1979 (16-13)
Miami vs FAMU predictions
Gerald Thomas III, Tallahassee Democrat: UM 44, FAMU 17
"FAMU may give Miami a run for its money to make it an interesting start. However, depth will play a part in the Rattlers’ game versus the Hurricanes. And it won’t be in FAMU’s favor."
Miami vs FAMU betting odds
As of Friday, there were no game lines or odds from BetMGM.
Miami vs FAMU injury updates
Miami defensive end Rueben Bain Jr. and defensive back Damari Browns are expected to miss a few weeks because of soft tissue injuries against Florida.
FAMU had no injuries to report.
Miami vs FAMU weather updates
Weather.com predicts 87 degrees with partly cloudy skies at kickoff in Miami Gardens. Winds are expected to blow out of the southeast at 6 mph. The forecast calls for a 17% chance of rain at kickoff with decreasing participation chances as the game goes on.
FAMU football schedule 2024
August 24: vs. Norfolk State in Atlanta (W, 24-23)
August 31: vs. South Carolina State (W, 22-18)
September 7: at Miami, 6 p.m.
September 14: Open
September 21: at Troy, 7 p.m.
September 28: vs. Alabama A&M, 6 p.m.
October 5: at Alabama State, 3 p.m.
October 12: Open
October 19: at Jackson State, 3:30 p.m.
October 26: vs. Southern, 7 p.m.
November 2: vs. Texas Southern, 4 p.m.
November 9: at Prairie View A&M, 3 p.m.
November 16: vs. Mississippi Valley State, 1 p.m.
November 23: vs. Bethune-Cookman, 3:30 p.m. in Orlando
Record: 2-0
Miami football schedule 2024
August 31: at Florida (W, 41-17)
September 7: vs. Florida A&M, 6 p.m.
September 14: vs. Ball State, 3:30 p.m.
September 21: at USF
September 27: vs. Virginia Tech, 7:30 p.m.
October 5: at California
October 12: Open
October 19: at Louisville
October 26: vs. Florida State
November 2: vs. Duke
November 9: at Georgia Tech
November 16: Open
November 23: vs. Wake Forest
November 30: at Syracuse
Record: 1-0
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