The loss drops the Rattlers to 1-2 on the season. Samford improved to 2-1.
The Ratters had 219 yards of total offense to Samford's 341. FAMU QB Damien Fleming was picked off three times by the Samford defense, the third coming on a Rattler drive with just 2:48 remaining in the game. Samford then held on to earn the victory.