GRAMBLING, La.| The Rattlers are looking to defend their winning streak in Grambling, Louisiana against the Tigers after taking the victory last week at South Carolina State.
As Florida A&M goes to face off against Grambling State, head coach
Willie Simmons shares that "With Hue coming in changing the culture, defensively, they went totally away from what they have done for years. Which is a heavy pressure team."
"They're playing much better ball now than when they played at the beginning of the season. I think they are getting some guys back from injury; they are a dangerous football team."
Where to watch or listen:
Watch:
HBCU GO
Listen:
Rattler Sports Network
Coaches in the game
Willie Simmons (Clemson, 2002 | The Citadel, 2003)
Career Record: 49-23 (8th season, 2020 canceled due to COVID-19)
Record at FAMU: 28-12 (5th Season 2020 canceled due to COVID-19
Hue Jackson (Pacific, 1986)
Career Record: 1-5 (1st season)
Record at GSU: 1-5 (1st season)
SERIES BREAKDOWN
Overall: GSU Leads, 10-6
First Meeting: GSU won 28-27 (1955)
Last Meeting: FAMU won 26-3 (2021)
Streak: FAMU, 1
RATTLERS LOOK TO EXTEND WIN STREAK
Florida A&M has been on a roll since their first two losses of the season at North Carolina and versus Jackson State in the Orange Blossom Classic as the Rattlers have won their last four games (T-11th longest streak in nation).
XAVIER SMITH AMONG BEST IN THE NATION AND SWAC
Xavier Smith continues to be one of the most elite offensive players in the nation as he is ranked fourth in the nation (first in SWAC) in receptions per game (8.0), fourth in the nation in receiving touchdowns (first in SWAC) with seven, ninth in the nation in receiving yards (first in SWAC) with 551, and 22nd in the nation in all-purpose yards per game (second in SWAC) with 119.67. yards per game. Smith has also caught a touchdown in four consecutive games.
JEREMY MOUSSA AMONG BEST IN THE NATION AND SWAC
Transfer quarterback
Jeremy Moussa is among the best quarterbacks in the nation ranking 14th in passing yards with 1,514 passing yards and 27th in passing touchdowns with 10. Moussa ranks second in the SWAC in both categories.
RATTLERS LOOK TO EXTEND WIN STREAK VERSUS TIGERS
The Rattlers and the Tigers met for the 16th time in history last year as the Rattlers dominated the Tigers 26-3 in Bragg Memorial Stadium. The Rattlers look to extend their win streak to two games and earn their seventh win versus Grambling State.
ACTIVE NCAA FCS CAREER LEADERS
10, Jah'Marae Sheread
Punt Return Average: 1st - 16.4
Punt Return Yards: 3rd - 410
Kick Return Yards: 22nd - 1,017
Combined kick Returns: 10th- 1,427
11, BJ Bohler
Interceptions: 13th - 8
Interception Return Yards: 12th - 163
Passes Defended: 19th - 27
19, Xavier Smith
Receptions: 2nd-241
Receiving Per Game: 1st - 6.18
Receiving Yards: 3rd – 3,150
Receiving Yards Per Game: 4th- 80.8
Receiving Touchdowns: 7th - 25
All-Purpose Yards: 8th - 3,914
All Purpose Yards Per Game: 16th- 100.36
Total TDs Scored: 25th – 26
31, Isaiah Land
Tackles for Loss: 6th – 36.5
Tackles for Loss Per Game: 5th-1.35
Sacks: 6th – 24
Sacks Per Game: 2nd - .94
42, Jose Romo-Martinez
Field Goals Made: 3rd - 49
Points: 9th – 251
Points Per Game: 26th- 5.6
43, Chris Faddoul
Punt Average: 3rd – 43.8
Scouting the Tigers
- Maurice Washington is ranked 4th in the SWAC in rushing touchdowns making him a huge playmaker for the Tigers.
- Wide Receiver Lyndon Rash is among the best in the SWAC as he is ranked 2nd in yards per reception.
- The Tigers are ranked 30th in the nation with 10 forced turnovers.
The game is scheduled for tomorrow, October 15, at 2 p.m. Eastern on HBCU GO.
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