By james art 
Over 23,000 fans packed Bragg Memorial Stadium on Saturday for Florida A&M’s sold-out home game.
The Rattlers defeated the Texas Southern Tigers 52-28.
The win improved FAMU’s record to 5-3 and 3-1 in Southwestern Athletic Conference (SWAC) play, while the Tigers fell to 3-5 overall and 2-3 in SWAC play.
Florida A&M dominated Texas Southern
Quarterback Daniel Richardson led the team to victory after seven different players reached the end zone. Richardson finished the night with 267 passing yards and five touchdowns.
Freshman running back Levontay Somerset rushed for 75 yards, averaging 12.5 yards per carry.
The Rattlers led 28-0 before Texas Southern scored, but their defense kept control, forcing four sacks and nine tackles for loss to seal the win.
Next game:
- at Prairie View A&M University
- 11/9/2024 | 3:00 PM ET / 2:00 PM CT