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Yahoo
13-06-2025
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FAMU football releases kickoff times for 2025 home schedule; will play two night games
Details continue to be released about Florida A&M football's 2025 schedule. On Thursday, June 12, the Rattlers announced the kickoff times for their five home games on Ken Riley at Bragg Memorial Stadium. Advertisement On Saturday, Sept. 13, FAMU's Week 3 home opener versus Albany State will be a nighttime kickoff, starting at 7 p.m. The Rattlers versus Golden Rams is a homecoming for Albany State head coach Quinn Gray, a record-breaking quarterback at FAMU and a member of the school's sports hall of fame. The Rattlers' Southwestern Athletic Conference home opener versus the Alabama State Hornets, a Week 5 matchup, will begin at 3 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 27. The following week, FAMU hosts North Carolina Central, a team it last faced in a 28-21 victory in 2019, at 3 p.m. FAMU's awaited homecoming football game versus Alcorn State will get a 4 p.m. kickoff. FAMU versus Alcorn State's Week 8 game on Saturday, Oct. 18, will be the teams' first meeting since 1987, a game the Braves prevailed in 17-15. Advertisement FAMU's home finale will be under the bright lights against the defending Black College Football National Champions, Jackson State, starting at 7 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 1. Since the Rattlers joined the SWAC in 2021, the winner of the FAMU-Jackson State has moved on to claim the league title and advance to the Celebration Bowl, which is the de facto Black College National title game. Last year, the Jackson State Tigers hosted and defeated the Rattlers 35-21 en route to a 12-2 record and a Celebration Bowl victory over South Carolina State. Florida A&M Rattlers' head coach James Colzie III yells during the game against the Jackson State Tigers in Jackson, Miss., on Saturday, Oct. 19, 2024. FAMU football will play four away games at Florida Atlantic (Sept. 6), Southern (Oct. 25), Arkansas-Pine Bluff (Nov. 8), and Alabama A&M (Nov. 15). Advertisement Moreover, the Rattlers have three neutral site games with Miami's Orange Blossom Classic versus Howard (Aug. 30), Mississippi Valley State in Atlanta (Oct. 4), and Orlando's Florida Classic against Bethune-Cookman (Nov. 22). Florida A&M Football 2025 Schedule Week 1: Saturday, Aug. 30 ― vs. Howard (Orange Blossom Classic at Miami Gardens' Hard Rock Stadium), 4 p.m., ESPNU Week 2: Saturday, Sept. 6 ― at Florida Atlantic, 6 p.m., ESPN Plus Week 3: Saturday, Sept. 13 ― vs. Albany State, 7 p.m. Week 4: BYE/OPEN WEEK Week 5: Saturday, Sept. 27 ― vs. Alabama State (SWAC), 3 p.m. Week 6: Saturday, Oct. 4 ― vs. Mississippi Valley State (SWAC/at Atlanta's Mercedes-Benz Stadium) Week 7: Saturday, Oct. 11 ― vs. North Carolina Central, 3 p.m. Week 8: Saturday, Oct. 18 ― vs. Alcorn State (SWAC/Homecoming), 4 p.m. Week 9: Saturday, Oct. 25 ― at Southern (SWAC) Week 10: Saturday, Nov. 1 ― vs. Jackson State (SWAC), 7 p.m. Week 11: Saturday, Nov. 8 ― at Arkansas-Pine Bluff (SWAC), 3 p.m. Week 12: Saturday, Nov. 15 ― at Alabama A&M (SWAC), 3 p.m. Week 13: Saturday, Nov. 22 ― vs. Bethune-Cookman (SWAC/Florida Classic at Orlando's Camping World Stadium) Saturday, Nov. 29 ― NCAA FCS Playoffs Begin (If Necessary) Saturday, Dec. 6 ― SWAC Championship Game (If Necessary) Saturday, Dec. 13 ― Celebration Bowl at Atlanta's Mercedes-Benz Stadium (If Necessary) Monday, Jan. 5, 2026 ― NCAA FCS National Championship Game at Nashville's FirstBank Stadium (If Necessary) All times listed are in Eastern Standard Time. Gerald Thomas, III is a multi-time award-winning journalist for his coverage of the Florida A&M Rattlers at the Tallahassee Democrat. Follow his award-winning coverage on and contact him via email at GDThomas@ or on the app formerly known as Twitter @3peatgee. This article originally appeared on Tallahassee Democrat: FAMU football to host nighttime games vs Albany State, Jackson State
Yahoo
17-05-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Albany State names Nescotia Harrison director of football operations
Staff Reports ALBANY — Albany State University has announced the hiring of Nescotia 'Scotty' Harrison as the new Director of Football Operations, effective May 12. Harrison, a rising star in football administration, brings a wealth of experience in collegiate football logistics, NCAA compliance, and student-athlete support to the Golden Rams program. Advertisement 'Joining the Albany State RAMily is an incredible honor,' Harrison said. 'I look forward to contributing to the HBCU legacy of excellence and supporting our student-athletes both on and off the field. This program holds something truly special, and I'm proud to be involved.' Harrison arrives at Albany State following a successful tenure as the Director of Football Operations and NFL Liaison at North Carolina A&T State University, where she managed team travel, recruitment logistics, budgets, and compliance efforts. A recent graduate of Wingate University with a Master of Business Administration in Data Analytics, Harrison also has experience in operational leadership at both NCAA Division I and II institutions. Her resume includes key roles at Wingate University and participation in high-profile events such as the College Football Playoff National Championship and the Las Vegas Bowl through the Dream Foundation. Albany State head football coach Quinn Gray Sr. expressed confidence in Harrison's ability to make an immediate impact.'We are excited to welcome 'Scotty' as our Director of Football Operations,' Gray said. 'Her experience in the Division II landscape and her passion for Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) will empower her to accomplish great things in this role. We are looking forward to having her on the team and can't wait for her to get started!' Advertisement Harrison's commitment to leadership within football administration is evident through her involvement in forums such as the NFL Women's Forum, NCAA Career in Sports Forum, and various operations shadowing opportunities with NFL franchises. Her hands-on experience and passion for HBCUs make her a valuable addition to the Albany State athletics department. Harrison is no stranger to the SIAC. A 2022 graduate of Allen University, she was a dual scholar-athlete, excelling in volleyball and track and field while also serving as the football team manager. Harrison demonstrated leadership on campus as the founding president of the Sports Management Society and represented her HBCU proudly as the 89th Miss Allen University. With her extensive background in operations and student-athlete support, Harrison's appointment marks a significant step for Albany State football as the Golden Rams continue to build a program rooted in excellence and community engagement.
