FAMU football extends home game winning streak to 21 after comeback victory over SC State

Florida A&M football is hosting South Carolina State for a Week 1 non-conference game on Ken Riley Field at Bragg Memorial Stadium.

The Rattlers (1-0) are fresh off a 24-23 victory against Norfolk State in last week’s MEAC/SWAC Challenge, first-year head coach James Colzie III’s first win in his debut. The Bulldogs (0-0), under new coach Chennis Berry, open their season against the Rattlers.

FAMU, opening its home slate for the 2024 season, hasn’t lost a game at Bragg Stadium since 2018. The Rattlers have the second-longest home winning streak in the Football Championship Subdivision with 20 wins.

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South Carolina State last defeated FAMU at home with a 44-21 win on Nov. 10, 2018. FAMU and South Carolina State’s last meeting was in 2022 when the Rattlers won 20-14 in Orangeburg. Keep scrolling for game updates and highlights from FAMU vs. South Carolina State.

FAMU football vs South Carolina State score updates

FAMU football highlights vs South Carolina State

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The streak continues at Bragg Stadium

Florida A&M football took down South Carolina State 22-18 in its home opener on Friday night. Friday's win marks 21 straight home games for the Rattlers.

The Rattlers improve to 2-0 on the season. FAMU will face the Miami Hurricanes next Saturday at Hard Rock Stadium at 6 p.m.

FAMU's defense makes quick stop. Rattlers get the ball back

FAMU's defense took care of business with a quick stop that led to a 3-and-out on the Bulldogs. SC State punted. The Rattlers took possession of the ball with 4:06 left in the fourth quarter.

South Carolina State has one timeout remaining.

FAMU regains the lead with back-to-back scores

After trailing by two scores at the beginning of the fourth quarter, the Rattlers took back the lead with back-to-back scores in five minutes,

Daniel Richardson found a wide-open Thad Franklin Jr for a six-yard TD pass. The Rattlers overcame a 15-point deficit and captured their first lead since the third quarter.

There is 5:39 left in the fourth quarter as the Rattlers lead 22-18.

FAMU cuts South Carolina State lead to three

Daniel Richardson went deep and found his go-to target, Koby Gross, to put the Rattlers inside the five.

He followed up with a touchdown pass to Karter Johnson in the endzone. The Rattlers added two more points after converting a two-point conversion.

The Rattlers now only trailed 18-15 with 10:32 left in the fourth quarter.

South Carolina State pounds its way for its second touchdown

SC State kept relying on their running game and completed its drive with a one-yard touchdown by Josh Shaw. The Bulldogs went for the two-point conversion and failed.

The Bulldogs extended their lead, 18-7 with 12:14 left in the fourth quarter.

FAMU loses football. South Carolina State recovers

Daniel Richardson threw a pass to Karter Johnson but fumbled after being stripped by linebacker Aaron Smith. The Bulldogs recovered at the 50.

The third quarter ended with KZ Adam rushing 23 yards to end the quarter.

All night, the Rattlers have struggled with ball security and dropped passes. The Bulldogs lead the Rattlers 12-7 to start the fourth quarter.

South Carolina State scores first touchdown to take the lead

South Carolina State found its way into the endzone for the first time and regained the lead.

The Bulldogs produced an 80-yard drive on 13 plays.

On third and 4, Eric Phoenix connected to receiver KZ Adams for a touchdown. The extra point was blocked, leaving it 12-7 with less than a minute left.

Missed scoring opportunity for FAMU after fumble loss from Daniel Richardson

Daniel Richardson lost control of the ball and fumbled. The South Carolina State defense recovered it at SC St's 18. The Bulldogs get the ball back with 7:48 left in the third quarter.

South Carolina State hits second field goal to end second quarter

South Carolina State put together a 1:30 minutes worth of offense. As a result, the Bulldogs hit a 37-yard field goal as the clock expired.

FAMU leads SC State 7-6 at the half.

Daniel Richardson completed 10 of his 17 passes for 105 yards and one touchdown. Koby Gross has been Richardson's go-to target, as he recorded three catches for 43 yards and a touchdown.

It remains 7-3 after missed field goal by FAMU

FAMU went three-and-out and had to settle for a field goal. Kicker Michael Smith missed a 31-yard field. It remains 7-3 with 1:38 left in the second quarter,

Daniel Richardson connects to Koby Gross for FAMU's first touchdown

FAMU QB Daniel Richardson showed improvisation on the Rattlers' first scoring drive.

On 3rd and 15, Richardson avoided two defenders and found tight end Koby Gross for a Rattlers touchdown. With 10:52 remaining in the second quarter, FAMU leads 7-3.

FAMU's defense keeps South Carolina State out of the endzone. South Carolina State settles for three

SC St. quarterback Eric Phoenix went deep and found Caden High for a 39-yard pass. The Bulldogs knocked on the door inside the one, but the Rattlers' defense kicked them out on two plays.

An illegal motion penalty pushed the Bulldogs back at the five.

On third down, FAMU's safety, Deco Wilson, shot out of the gap and made a sack on Phoenix. Kyle Gallegos hits a 35-yard field, putting the Bulldogs on the board, 3-0.

South Carolina State goes 3-and-out on the opening drive

FAMU deferred during the coin toss. SC. State received. FAMU's defense gave the Bulldogs a quick three-and-out on the opening drive.

Team threads: FAMU football vs South Carolina State

FAMU: Orange helmets, Orange jersey, green pants

South Carolina State: White helmets, White jerseys, White pants

FAMU football vs South Carolina State information, last matchup

FAMU leads the all-time series over South Carolina State 32-26-2.

The Rattlers and Bulldogs last met in 2022, where FAMU won 20-14 over the South Carolina State.

South Carolina State is the last team to beat FAMU at Bragg Stadium. The Rattlers are on a 20-game home winning streak, the second longest in the FCS.

FAMU football vs South Carolina State initial updates

Weather: 93 degrees

Expected kickoff weather: 91 degrees at 6 p.m.

FAMU vs South Carolina State start time today

• Date: Saturday, August 31

• Time: 6 p.m. ET

• Location: Bragg Memorial Stadium (Tallahassee, Florida)

What channel is FAMU vs South Carolina State game on today?

• TV channel: Not on traditional TV.

• Streaming: ESPN+

Florida A&M vs. South Carolina State will not broadcast nationally on traditional TV in Week 1 of the 2024 college football season. It will air exclusively over streaming. Noah Reed and Byron Chamberlain will call the game from the booth at Bragg Memorial Stadium.

Streaming options include ESPN+ ($10.99 per month).

FAMU vs South Carolina State history

• Series record: FAMU leads, 32-26-2

• FAMU's last win: October 8, 2022 (20-14)

• SCSU's last win: November 10, 2018 (44-21)

FAMU vs South Carolina State predictions

Gerald Thomas III, Tallahassee Democrat: FAMU 21, SCSU 10

"FAMU has not lost at Bragg Stadium in six years. That will continue on Saturday. Bold prediction: FAMU will hold South Carolina State under 100 rushing yards."

FAMU vs South Carolina State injury updates

There were no injuries to report as of Friday.

FAMU vs South Carolina State weather updates

Weather.com predicts 92 degrees at kickoff with partly cloudy skies in Tallahassee. Winds are expected to be light and variable, coming from the east at about 5 mph. There is an 8% chance of rain throughout the day.

FAMU football schedule 2024

• August 24: vs. Norfolk State in Atlanta (W, 24-23)

• August 31: vs. South Carolina State, 6 p.m.

• 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: 1-0

South Carolina State football schedule 2024

• August 31: at Florida A&M, 6 p.m.

• September 7: at The Citadel, noon

• September 14: at Georgia Southern, 6 p.m.

• September 21: Open

• September 28: vs. North Carolina A&T, 6 p.m.

• October 5: at Tennessee Tech, 1:30 p.m.

• October 12: Open

• October 19: vs. Fort Valley State, 2 p.m.

• October 26: vs. Delaware State, 3:30 p.m.

• October 31: vs. North Carolina Central, 7 p.m.

• November 9: at Howard, 3:30 p.m.

• November 16: at Morgan State, 1 p.m.

• November 23: vs. Norfolk State, 1:30 p.m.

• Record: 0-0

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