FAMU hosts Southern in SWAC matchup with rivalry on the line
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 30, 2026, 9:04 AM
Last updated Oct 30, 2026
Florida A&M University football meets Southern University on October 31 in Tallahassee for a Week 9 SWAC game. The Rattlers look to extend their six-game winning streak against the Jaguars. FAMU (2-6, 1-3 in SWAC) is coming off a narrow homecoming loss to Arkansas-Pine Bluff, while Southern (3-5, 1-3 in SWAC) lost to Texas Southern. FAMU struggling with a rushing attack averages only 72.1 yards per game, the lowest in the SWAC, against Southern's stronger rushing offense led by Trey Holly with 829 yards this season. The rivalry dates back to 1941 with FAMU holding a 41-26-1 record against Southern.
- •FAMU has won the last six meetings against Southern since 2012.
- •Both teams have similar SWAC records at 1-3 this season.
- •FAMU's rushing offense is ranked last in the SWAC.
- •Southern's Trey Holly is the top rusher in the conference.
- •Game scheduled for October 31 at 3 p.m. at Bragg Memorial Stadium.
- 9:04 AMYahoo Sports — Can FAMU football keep its longstanding streak over Southern? Our pick
"FAMU hosts one of its rivals, Southern, in a Week 9 SWAC game. The Rattlers have beaten Southern in six straight meetings. Will that continue?
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