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2022 BOXTOROW Preseason Rankings

Rattlers Open 2022 BOXTOROW Rankings at Number Three

7/19/2022 6:00:00 PM

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. | Florida A&M football is near, and the first 2022 BOXTOROW HBCU FCS Football Coaches Poll has been released, with the Rattlers entering at number three behind Celebration Bowl participants Jackson State and South Carolina State.
 
The Rattlers look to improve on their 9-3 (7-1) 2021 record in 2022, with 70% of their offensive production returning and the Buck Buchanan Award winner, Isaiah Land, to lead the defense.
 
The BOXTOROW HBCU FCS Coaches Poll is administered by FROM THE PRESS BOX TO PRESS ROW, and in its 14th year, is voted on by the HBCU Football Championship Subdivision coaches.
 
2022 BOXTOROW Preseason HBCU FCS Football Coaches Poll
(1st place votes in parentheses)
 
No. Team W-L Pts 2021 Final Rank
1 Jackson State (6) 11-2 166 2
2 South Carolina State (10) 7-5 161 1
3 Florida A&M (1) 9-3 149 3
4 Alabama A&M (1)  7-3 92 5
5 Prairie View A&M  7-5 79 4
6 Alcorn State  6-5 66 6
7 North Carolina A&T  5-6 62 9
8 North Carolina Central  6-5 56 7
9 Norfolk State  6-5 55 8
10 Tennessee State  5-6 49 10

Others receiving votes: Southern (4-7) 33, Grambling (4-7) 5, Alabama State (5-6) 5, Arkansas-Pine Buff (2-9) 5, Hampton (5-6) 3, Mississippi Valley State (4-7) 3, Delaware State (5-6) 2.
 
The Rattlers report for camp on July 28, with the first practice scheduled for July 29 as they prepare for their week zero game at North Carolina on Saturday, August 27 at 8:00 p.m.
 
Fans may visit FAMUAthletics.com/tickets for all their ticket needs.
 
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