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Armond Parker rallies FAMU football after two interceptions against Alabama State

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 9, 2026, 11:01 PM

Last updated Oct 9, 2026

Armond Parker rallies FAMU football after two interceptions against Alabama State
Summary

Florida A&M freshman quarterback Armond Parker helped the Rattlers overcome a two-touchdown deficit to defeat Alabama State 28-27 on October 9. After throwing back-to-back interceptions, Parker connected on two long touchdown passes to Armand Burris in the fourth quarter. FAMU's defense held strong, blocking Alabama State's last-minute field goal attempt. The win marks FAMU's first victory under head coach Quinn Fordham Gray Sr., breaking a four-game losing streak and improving their SWAC record to 1-1. They will next face Jackson State on October 17 in another away game.

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  • •FAMU now has a 2-4 overall record, 1-1 in SWAC.
  • •Parker threw for 290 yards with three touchdowns and two interceptions.
  • •Alabama State scored 17 unanswered points following Parker's interceptions.
  • •Parker's touchdown strikes to Burris were for 88 and 89 yards.
  • •FAMU blocks Alabama State's potential game-winning field goal at the end.
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  • 11:01 PMYahoo Sports — FAMU football QB Armond Parker threw back-to-back INTs — then rallied
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Things were bleak as FAMU football freshman quarterback Armond Parker tossed two straight interceptions at Alabama State. Then came the surge.

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