FAMU looks to end tough season on high note with Classic victory

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FAMU is set to continue its longstanding rivalry with in-state opponent Bethune-Cookman today as the two teams participate in the annual Florida Blue Florida Classic at the newly renovated Florida Citrus Bowl Stadium in Orlando, Fla. The Rattlers (3-8, 3-4 MEAC) are looking to end a tough season on a high note with a big win against their arch-rival.

The game will air live at 2 p.m. on ESPN Classic and ESPN3.  It will re-air on ESPNU during a time slot to be determined and announced at a later time.

Mark Neely will handle the play-by-play, while former All-MEAC quarterback and Howard University alumnus Jay Walker will serve as the analyst. FAMU graduate Tiffany Green will handle sideline duties.

The Wildcats (8-3, 5-2 MEAC) are coming off a 40-35 setback against Hampton in their last contest, but still have a chance at winning a share of the fourth Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference (MEAC) title in five years under head coach Brian Jenkins. While the game itself needs no hype, the Wildcats will be seeking a victory in order to keep their postseason hopes alive for either an automatic qualification or at-large berth to the Football Championship Subdivision Playoffs for a third consecutive season.

In a series dominated by FAMU, it has been Bethune-Cookman that has dominated the series over the past 12 years. In that span, B-CU has won seven times, including the last three consecutive. The Wildcats have never defeated the Rattlers four consecutive times, and will look to achieve the feat on Saturday. However, FAMU leads the series by a 49-18-1 count, in a series that dates back to 1925.
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