4:46 pm ET October 31, 2026Share this update
Halftime score: Southern 35, FAMU 14
Gerald Thomas III
FAMU tacked on another score with a 14-yard touchdown pass from Armond Parker to Deuce Petty.
Here are the stats at halftime:First Downs: Southern 11, FAMU 12Rushing Yards: Southern 147, FAMU 32Passing Yards: Southern 94, FAMU 203Penalties: Southern 5-34, FAMU 4-35Possession Time: Southern 16:44, FAMU 13:16Third Down: Southern 5-6, FAMU 2-6Takeaways: Southern, FAMU 0
4:28 pm ET October 31, 2026Share this update
Disaster brewing as FAMU trails 35-7
Gerald Thomas III
FAMU quarterback Armond Parker threw a 98-yard pick-six on a read play. Southern’s Michael Williams II went the distance, leaving behind the Rattler players.
The game has taken a turn for the worse for the Rattlers.
2Q | 3:12 | Southern 35, FAMU 7
4:18 pm ET October 31, 2026Share this update
FAMU falling behind Southern; blowout could be coming
Gerald Thomas III
Southern has scored 14 unanswered since FAMU scored its first touchdown.
This time, the Jags scored on a 10-yard pass from Christian Johnson to tight end Aidan Valdez.
2Q | 7:04 | Southern 28, FAMU 7
4:07 pm ET October 31, 2026Share this update
Southern immediately responds to FAMU’s first TD
Gerald Thomas III
FAMU still can’t stop the run and is paying for it.
Running back Trey Holly took it in for a 65-yard touchdown to move Southern back up by two scores.
2Q | 9:38 | Southern 21, FAMU 7
4:02 pm ET October 31, 2026Share this update
FAMU has life: Puts together TD drive
Gerald Thomas III
The Rattlers are on the board.
Quarterback Armond Parker connected with wide receiver Tian Wyche, who shed the Southern tacklers en route to reaching paydirt.
FAMU is in business.
2Q | 10:12 | Southern 14, FAMU 7
3:41 pm ET October 31, 2026Share this update
End of First Quarter: Southern 14, FAMU 0
Gerald Thomas III
Southern tacked on another rushing score by Champ Davis for a 10-yard touchdown.
It’s looking like it’s going to be a long day for FAMU as it attempts to stop Southern’s run game. The Jags have rushed for 65 yards.
3:19 pm ET October 31, 2026Share this update
Southern hits first, leads FAMU early
Gerald Thomas III
The Jags gradually moved the ball downfield on a 10-play, 66-yard drive.
Twenty-nine of those yards were rushing, led by the SWAC’s leading yard-getter, Trey Holly. Southern also had an opportunistic strike from quarterback Christian Johnson to wide receiver Cam Jefferson.
1Q | 7:01 | Southern 7, FAMU 0
3:07 pm ET October 31, 2026Share this update
Coin toss results
Gerald Thomas III
Southern wins the toss, but defers. FAMU receives the first offensive possession.
2:43 pm ET October 31, 2026Share this update
FAMU football coach Quinn Gray honors Perry Street victims
Gerald Thomas III
The FAMU coach is wearing a “Perry Street Strong” hoodie honoring the 12 injured last week in a shooting outside of Bragg Stadium, shortly after the homecoming football game.
2:37 pm ET October 31, 2026Share this update
FAMU honors Tony Barber
Gerald Thomas III
The Rattlers are wearing No. 33 stickers on the back of their helmets to honor FAMU Sports Hall of Fame running back Tony Barber.
Barber passed away this week after a medical emergency. He’s part of FAMU’s 1986 class and was inducted into the FAMU Sports Hall of Fame in 1995.
He was the third player to eclipse the 1,000-yard rushing mark in Rattler football history.
1:30 pm ET October 31, 2026Share this update
FAMU vs Southern history
Dan Rorabaugh
Florida A&M leads the rivalry 41-26-1 all-time, winning the past six games in a row. FAMU won last year’s meeting 43-35 in Baton Rouge thanks to 157 rushing yards and three touchdowns from Jamal Hailey. Here’s a look at each game from the winning streak (home team in bold):
Oct. 25, 2025: FAMU 43, Southern 35Oct. 26, 2024: FAMU 24, Southern 6Oct. 7, 2023: FAMU 26, Southern 19Nov. 7, 2022: FAMU 30, Southern 16Nov. 6, 2021: FAMU 29, Southern 17Sept. 21, 2019: FAMU 27, Southern 21
1:15 pm ET October 31, 2026Share this update
FAMU vs Southern weather
Dan Rorabaugh
AccuWeather predicts 80 degrees with cloudy skies at kickoff in Tallahassee, Florida. Winds are expected to blow out of the east-northeast at 12 mph. There is about a 15% chance of rain developing into a 40% chance of showers by 6 p.m.
1:03 pm ET October 31, 2026Share this update
FAMU vs Southern weather report
Gerald Thomas III
Per AccuWeather, Tallahassee will be 81 degrees and mostly cloudy at the time of the 3 p.m. kickoff.
1:00 pm ET October 31, 2026Share this update
Florida A&M vs Southern predictions
Dan Rorabaugh
12:45 pm ET October 31, 2026Share this update
FAMU football schedule 2026
Dan Rorabaugh
Here is Florida A&M’s schedule and results, as well as known TV info. All times Eastern.
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12:30 pm ET October 31, 2026Share this update
What TV channel is Florida A&M vs Southern on today?
Dan Rorabaugh
TV: Check local listings.Streaming: HBCU Go
12:15 pm ET October 31, 2026Share this update
What time does FAMU vs Southern start?
Dan Rorabaugh
Date: Saturday, Oct. 31Time: 3 p.m. ET Where: Bragg Memorial Stadium (Tallahassee, Florida)
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