Coming out of halftime, the Rattlers went for the big play
on the second snap from scrimmage. Carson Royal found Kareem Smith for a 46
yard touchdown toss giving FAMU a 14-7 lead with 12:05 remaining in the 3rd
quarter.
The Tigers would respond in a big way, by scoring 23
unanswered points.
FAMU tried to make a comeback, but fell short as Ezra Robinson broke up a 4th and 9 pass at the TSU 40 with 6:40 remaining to give the ball back to the Tiger offense.
TSU sealed the game as they held onto the ball for six
minutes as they picked up the final score of the game. Telvin Hooks was the
workhorse on the drive carrying the ball six times for 64 yards, but Erick
Evans would cap off the drive with the final two runs, the last being a one
yard run to produce the final outcome, 30-14.
Austin Rowley completed the evening with seven punts for 308
yards, good for a 44.0 average. The San Diego, Calif., product placed three
balls inside the 10.
FAMU QB Carson Royal passed for 161 yards and a score, on 10
of 21 passing, while Brandon Norwood led with four receptions for 47 yards. LB
Akil Blount had 11 tackles to lead the FAMU defense, with DT Michael Lovejoy
and LB Kashawn Butler each getting five solo stops.