FAMU QB Ryan Stanley threw for 306 yards and four touchdowns to lead the Rattlers to a 28-21 homecoming victory over NCCU. The Rattlers improved to 4-1 overall, 2-0 MEAC.
The Rattlers 4-1 overall record equals their best start since the 2009 season.
FAMU jumped built up a early 14-0 lead and never trailed in the game. The Eagles (2-4, 1-1), however, fought back and tied it at 21 when Davius Richard completed a 16-yard TD pass to Tyler Barnes late in the 4th quarter.
Combined, the two teams were whistled 28 times for 253 yards in penalties.
FAMU jumped built up a early 14-0 lead and never trailed in the game. The Eagles (2-4, 1-1), however, fought back and tied it at 21 when Davius Richard completed a 16-yard TD pass to Tyler Barnes late in the 4th quarter.
Combined, the two teams were whistled 28 times for 253 yards in penalties.
FAMU returns to action on Saturday, Oct. 12 with a visit to Orangeburg, S.C. to face off against South Carolina State. Kickoff from Oliver C. Dawson Bulldog Stadium is set for 2 p.m. and the game will be streamed live on ESPN3, with a rebroadcast set for 10:30 p.m. on ESPNU