WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Howard University football returns to action in their final road contest of the season Saturday with a 4:00 p.m. kickoff against the No. 12 Rattlers of Florida A&M University at Bragg Memorial Stadium in Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference (MEAC) contest on ESPN3.
Howard (1-9, 1-5) enters the matchup on a six-game losing streak as the Bison will look to make it two straight over FAMU. Howard comes into the game off a 62-21 loss last week at South Carolina State. The Bison trailed, 20-0, after one period and 34-7 at the half. The Bulldogs put the game away with 21 points in the third quarter and took a 55-14 advantage into the final quarter. The Bison are averaging 16.7 points and 282.9 yards per game while allowing opponents 47.0 points and 473.9 yards per game.
FAMU (8-1 overall, 6-0 MEAC) were off last week. Florida A&M is ineligible to win a conference crown, the Rattlers are still on pace to finish conference play with a perfect record. The Rattlers will look to keep the offense in high gear as FAMU averages nearly 402 yards per game.
News and Notes:
- Howard pulled the upset last season defeating the Rattlers, 31-23.
- This will be the 40th meeting between Florida A&M and Howard
- Florida A&M leads the all-time series, 26-11, as two FAMU victories were vacated due to NCAA sanctions
- Each team has won five games in the series over the last 10 games
The Series:
- FAMU leads the series, 26-11
About Florida A&M:
- The Rattlers are led by Willie Simmons in his second season at the helm.
- FAMU sits atop of the MEAC Conference is ineligible for postseason play or a conference championship.
- FAMU is 6-0 in conference play and undefeated at home this season.
UP NEXT:
The Bison will return home for the final game of the season to celebrate senior day versus Morgan State Saturday, Nov. 23
