The FAMU Rattlers are ready for conference play after a tough 45-0 loss to the 13th-ranked Miami Hurricanes.Philip Sylvester rushed for a team-best 45 yards for the Rattlers.
FAMU had some chances, even early against Miami's first-string defense. The Rattlers drove to the Miami 19 on their second possession, only to come up empty after Hurricanes Marcus Robinson and Olivier Vernon combined to sack FAMU QB Martin Ukpai for a 14-yard loss. Trevor Scott's 50-yard field goal attempt was plenty long, but bounced off the right upright.
FAMU went 50 yards on 11 plays in that drive - and 20 yards on its other 19 plays of the half.
The Rattlers will begin their quest for a Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference championship next week against Delaware State in Dover.