The Florida A&M Rattlers category covers Florida A&M University athletics at the NCAA Division I level. The program competes primarily in the Southwestern Athletic Conference (SWAC). Florida Sports Blog tracks schedules, scores, recruiting, coaching changes, conference races, postseason play and major program developments across the school's men's and women's teams. Florida A&M's athletic tradition is one of the most important in HBCU sports, with Rattler football dating to 1907. FAMU won the inaugural NCAA Division I-AA football championship in 1978 and has claimed numerous Black college national championships and conference titles. The Rattlers moved from the MEAC to the SWAC in 2021 while maintaining the Florida Classic rivalry with Bethune-Cookman.
Florida A&M volleyball takes a 1-1 SWAC record into road matches at Mississippi Valley State and Jackson State on Oct. 2 and Oct. 4.
LaDonna Trantham recorded 20 kills as Florida A&M women's volleyball defeated Mississippi Valley State 3-1 in SWAC play and improved to 2-1 in conference competition.
Sydney Whitfield recorded 16 kills, 13 digs and two service aces, but Florida A&M fell to Alabama A&M 3-2 in a five-set SWAC women's volleyball match at the Al Lawson…
Armond Parker threw three touchdown passes, but Florida A&M fell 40-21 to Alabama A&M after rallying within two points in the third quarter at Bragg Memorial Stadium.
Sydney Whitfield recorded 25 kills and 10 digs as Florida A&M defeated the Alabama State Lady Hornets 3-1 in its Southwestern Athletic Conference opener.
Florida A&M University men's football will host Alabama A&M at 7 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 26, with road closures, clear bag rules, shuttle service and stadium policies in effect at Bragg…
Florida A&M volleyball begins its pursuit of a third straight Southwestern Athletic Conference championship with home matches against Alabama State and Alabama A&M on Sept. 25 and 27.
Florida A&M Football received two Southwestern Athletic Conference weekly honors as Bobby Engstler and Denzel Johnson were recognized for their performances against Tennessee State.
Florida A&M Athletics will compete in the Florida Atlantic Invitational and host Alabama State and Alabama A&M during a five-event week from Sept. 21-27, 2026.
Florida A&M lost 29-26 to Tennessee State after the Tigers scored nine unanswered fourth-quarter points at Ken Riley Field at Bragg Memorial Stadium.
