Alabama A&M Bulldogs Secure First Victory Over Florida A&M Rattlers Since 1979
The Alabama A&M Bulldogs achieved their first football victory over the Florida A&M Rattlers since 1979, defeating them 40-21 in Tallahassee, Florida, by scoring the game's final 17 points.
Huntsville Decatur, AL, September 27, 2026 — The Alabama A&M Bulldogs have secured a significant football victory over the Florida A&M Rattlers, marking their first win against the opponent since 1979. The Bulldogs defeated the Rattlers with a final score of 40-21.
The contest took place in Tallahassee, Florida. A key factor in the Bulldogs’ triumph was their ability to score the final 17 points of the game, a decisive surge that secured their lead. This victory ends a long drought for Alabama A&M in their matchups against Florida A&M, dating back over four decades.
Specific details regarding the date of the game or the exact timeline of the scoring plays leading up to the final 17 points were not provided in the summary. The final score indicates a strong offensive performance by Alabama A&M and a significant shift in momentum towards the end of the game. Further details on player statistics or game flow beyond the final score and the decisive scoring run are not available based on the provided information.
The win represents a notable achievement for the Alabama A&M Bulldogs program, breaking a streak that had persisted since the late 1970s. The Florida A&M Rattlers were unable to hold their position against the Bulldogs’ late-game scoring push.
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