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Florida A&M-Alabama A&M Rescheduled Due To Hurricane Helene

Originally posted on FCS Football on SI
By Zachary McKinnell | Last updated Sep 24, 2024 12:27 PM ET

The Week 5 matchup between Florida A&M and Alabama A&M has been rescheduled due to Hurricane Helene. The game has been moved to Friday, Nov. 29, at Bragg Memorial Stadium.

Acting Athletics Director Michael Smith provided a statement regarding the decision to move the game.

"Our top priority is the safety and well-being of our student-athletes, coaches, and staff," Smith said. "Given the uncertainty surrounding Hurricane Helene, we feel it is in everyone's best interest to reschedule the game."

The Rattlers are 2-2 on the season, with wins over Norfolk State and South Carolina State. Alabama A&M is also 2-2 this season but has failed to defeat a Division I opponent. The Bulldogs lost to Austin Peay in a 59-16 blowout, while the Rattlers lost a competitive FBS game against Troy in Week 4.

FAMU Football Game Against Alabama A&M Rescheduled for November 29 Due to Hurricane Helene

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This decision also prevents Florida A&M from receiving an at-large bid to the FCS Playoffs if the Rattlers fail to qualify for the SWAC Championship game. The Rattlers earned an at-large bid in 2021, losing to Southeastern Louisiana in the first round.

Alabama A&M will face Jackson State on Oct. 5 in the Gulf Coast Challenge in Mobile, AL. Florida A&M will open conference play against Alabama State on Oct. 5 in Montgomery, AL.

This article first appeared on FCS Football on SI and was syndicated with permission.

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