Editor’s note: This article was written hours before the news of Bethune-Cookman’s official departure from the MEAC. The hits keep on coming for the Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference (MEAC). After the news that Florida A&M was leaving for the SWAC three weeks ago, reports have surfaced that two remaining members – Bethune-Cookman and Delaware State – … Read more
Southern’s opening two contests of the season have been canceled according to the New York Times. The game on Saturday, September 5 between Southern and Tennessee State was scheduled to take place in Detroit, Michigan. The Saturday, September 12 game between Florida A&M and Southern has also been canceled. The game was scheduled to be … Read more
The Florida A&M Rattlers are leaving the MEAC for the SWAC. The Board of Trustees at Florida A&M officially voted to leave on Thursday after the pending move was reported earlier this week. It was a unanimous decision by the Board of Trustees. The SWAC confirmed the news on Thursday evening stating that Florida A&M … Read more
The Florida A&M Rattlers may be deciding to leave the MEAC on Wednesday for the SWAC, according to a report from HBCU Gameday. As per the report, the FAMU Board of Trustees will vote on whether to leave the MEAC and head to the SWAC. Florida A&M currently has a presentation outlining how a move … Read more
Florida A&M and Troy will meet on the football field in 2024 according to an announcement from both schools. The game is scheduled for Saturday, August 31 at Veterans Memorial Stadium in Troy, Alabama. The Rattlers and Trojans have met six times since 1984. Troy won the first meeting 17-3 en route to capturing the … Read more
The Florida A&M Rattlers will stay in state to play the Florida Gators in the 2025 season according to FBSchedules. The contest will be played on Saturday, October 11, 2025 with Florida A&M receiving a guarantee of $500,000. It will be the second meeting between the teams. Florida crushed the Rattlers in their lone meeting … Read more