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FAMU prepares for crucial November aftermath in SWAC showdown with Alcorn State

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Last updated Nov 3, 2026

FAMU prepares for crucial November aftermath in SWAC showdown with Alcorn State
Summary

Florida A&M University football faces Alcorn State this Saturday at 3 p.m. in Alcorn, Mississippi. The Rattlers hold a record of 2-7 overall and 1-4 in the Southwestern Athletic Conference (SWAC). This month marks crucial games as FAMU looks to evaluate its roster and coaching staff. With a poor performance this season and a lack of spring practices due to NCAA sanctions, the remaining games serve as an opportunity to assess player capabilities before heading into the 2027 season. FAMU ranks last in the SWAC in rushing, averaging 73.8 yards per game, and has struggled defensively, allowing opponents an average of 234.4 rushing yards per game.

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  • •FAMU starts November games with a matchup against Alcorn State on Nov. 7.
  • •Rattlers average 291.4 total yards per game, ranking 11th in SWAC.
  • •Injuries have impacted FAMU's running game performance this season.
  • •Defensive changes have been made to address struggles against the run.
  • •FAMU will also face Mississippi Valley State and Bethune-Cookman this month.
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No championships are coming to FAMU this season. But the Rattlers have more than pride to play for in their final three November regular-season games.

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