FAMU duo earns SWAC honors after Tennessee State loss
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 21, 2026, 11:33 PM
Last updated Sep 21, 2026
Florida A&M secured two weekly Southwestern Athletic Conference awards following their narrow 29-26 defeat to Tennessee State. Junior linebacker Denzel Johnson was named SWAC Defensive Player of the Week, recording a career-high 11 tackles. Sophomore punter Bobby Engstler earned Specialist of the Week honors, averaging 42.83 yards on six punts. FAMU's record stands at 1-3 as they prepare to host Alabama A&M on September 26.
- •Denzel Johnson recorded 11 tackles in the loss to Tennessee State.
- •Bobby Engstler averaged 42.83 yards per punt with a long of 57 yards.
- •FAMU has a record of 1-3 this season.
- •The Rattlers host Alabama A&M on September 26 at 7 p.m.
- •Upcoming game will be broadcast on SWAC TV.
- 11:33 PMYahoo Sports — FAMU football duo wins SWAC awards from Tennessee State game
"FAMU football had two players rewarded with Week 3’s SWAC awards for their performances in a last-minute loss against Tennessee State.
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