The FAMU Rattlers (1-0, 1-0 SWAC) will face off against the University of South Florida Bulls today in Tampa at Raymond James Stadium. Kickoff is at 7 p.m.
FAMU is coached by Willie Simmons, who's in his sixth-year on the job. Simmons has a 55-23 all-time record and is 34-12 with the Rattlers.
USF is led by first-year head coach Alex Golesh. Golesh was previously served at the University of Tennessee's offensive coordinator and tight ends coach. He's 0-1 after the Bulls lost 41-24 to Western Kentucky last week.
The Rattlers and the Bulls last met in 2021 with the Bulls winning 38-17. Today’s game is the fifth matchup between the two teams with the Bulls holding a 4-0 all time advantage. FAMU is currently under contract to play USF one more time in 2027.
The game will be broadcast live on ESPN+ ESPN analysis give the Rattlers a 7.4 percent chance of winning.