Florida A&M Rattlers at Alabama State Hornets
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Daniel Richardson, Nay'Ron Jenkins propel Florida A&M to 28-13 victory over Alabama State
Richardson gave Florida A&M (3-2, 1-0) a 7-0 lead with an 8-yard touchdown toss to Ace Cobb with 4:12 left in the first quarter. Alabama State (2-3, 1-1) pulled even 48 seconds later after Tacaris Bozeman scored on a 3-yard run — one play after Jamarie Hostzclaw's 67-yard burst set up first-and-goal.
After a scoreless second quarter, Richardson and Cobb teamed up for a 35-yard touchdown midway through the third for a 14-7 lead. Brandon Gilliam's 23-yard field goal cut the Hornets' deficit to four.
Richardson threw a 10-yard touchdown pass to Goldie Lawrence with 9:02 left to play to put the Rattlers up 21-10.
Richardson finished with 196 yards on 20-for-30 passing with two interceptions.
Hostzclaw totaled 138 yards on 20 carries. Kareem Keye and backup Zach Sims combined to complete 4 of 15 passes for 68 yards and each threw an interception.
How To Watch
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Scoring Summary
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TD | 1st Period 4:12 | Ace Cobb 8 Yd pass from Daniel Richardson (Cameron Gillis Kick) |
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TD | 1st Period 3:24 | Tacaris Bozeman 3 Yd Run (Brandon Gilliam Kick) |
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TD | 3rd Period 9:38 | Ace Cobb 35 Yd pass from Daniel Richardson (Cameron Gillis Kick) |
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FG | 3rd Period 6:16 | Brandon Gilliam 23 Yd Field Goal |
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TD | 4th Period 9:02 | Goldie Lawrence 10 Yd pass from Daniel Richardson (Cameron Gillis Kick) |
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FG | 4th Period 4:40 | Brandon Gilliam 38 Yd Field Goal |
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TD | 4th Period 1:58 | Nay'Ron Jenkins 20 Yd Fumble Return (Cameron Gillis Kick) |
Statistics
 FAMU |
 ALST |
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|---|---|---|
| 19 | 1st Downs | 11 |
| 7-13 | 3rd down efficiency | 2-13 |
| 1-2 | 4th down efficiency | 1-2 |
| 308 | Total Yards | 279 |
| 196 | Passing | 68 |
| 20/30 | Comp/Att | 4/15 |
| 6.5 | Yards per pass | 4.5 |
| 112 | Rushing | 211 |
| 35 | Rushing Attempts | 42 |
| 3.2 | Yards per rush | 5.0 |
| 8-64 | Penalties | 4-35 |
| 4 | Turnovers | 3 |
| 2 | Fumbles lost | 1 |
| 2 | Interceptions thrown | 2 |
| 35:10 | Possession | 24:50 |
Game Information
Location: Montgomery, AL
Attendance: 33,576 · Capacity:
Southwestern Athletic - East
| TEAM | OVR | CONF |
|---|---|---|
| Jackson State | 8-2 | 6-0 |
| Alabama State | 5-4 | 4-2 |
| Florida A&M | 5-4 | 3-2 |
| Alabama A&M | 4-5 | 2-3 |
| Bethune-Cookman | 2-8 | 2-4 |
| Mississippi Valley State | 0-10 | 0-6 |
Southwestern Athletic - West
| TEAM | OVER | CONF |
|---|---|---|
| Southern | 6-4 | 5-1 |
| Alcorn State | 5-5 | 4-2 |
| Prairie View A&M | 5-5 | 3-3 |
| Texas Southern | 3-6 | 2-4 |
| Grambling | 5-5 | 2-4 |
| Arkansas-Pine Bluff | 3-7 | 2-4 |
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