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The Florida A&M Marching 100 and other HBCU alumni participated in the US Open's HBCU Live event, celebrating HBCU culture and history, with the band performing on center court at Arthur Ashe Stadium, marking a significant and memorable moment for attendees and alumni.
Willie Simmons has been appointed as the head football coach at Florida International University (FIU), bringing a strong track record of success and deep ties to Florida. Previously, Simmons led Florida A&M to two HBCU National Championships and a SWAC Championship, compiling a 45-13 record over six seasons. He also served as an assistant coach at Duke in 2024. FIU's Athletic Director Scott Carr expressed confidence in Simmons' ability to build a competitive program, highlighting his consistent winning record and strong recruiting connections in South Florida.
Willie Simmons, currently an assistant at Duke and former head coach at Florida A&M, is reportedly finalizing a deal to become the new head coach at Florida International University (FIU). Simmons, who has a successful track record at the FCS level with a 45-13 record at Florida A&M and a 21-11 record at Prairie View A&M, will replace Mike McIntyre at FIU. The deal is reportedly for four years.
Nebraska volleyball, ranked No. 2, enters the NCAA Tournament as the second overall seed despite a recent loss to Penn State. The Huskers secured home-court advantage until the Final Four and are set to face teams like Miami and Florida A&M in their regional. Nebraska players received several Big Ten awards, including Lexi Rodriguez as Libero of the Year. Florida A&M, known for a historic upset over Nebraska in 2004, aims to repeat their success, while Miami poses a strong challenge with key players like Flormarie Heredia Colon.
Florida A&M University has named James Colzie III as its new head football coach, removing his interim tag after a contentious search. With National Signing Day approaching, Colzie needs to focus on ramping up recruiting efforts, securing co-defensive coordinator Ryan Smith, and hiring personnel to fill vacant coaching staff positions in order to prepare the Rattlers to defend their title next season.
Ohio secures consecutive 10-win seasons and extends their bowl game winning streak to five with a 41-21 victory over Georgia Southern in the Myrtle Beach Bowl. Florida A&M defeats Howard 30-26 to win their first HBCU/FCS national championship since 1998. Jacksonville State edges out Louisiana 34-31 in overtime, taking advantage of their opportunity to play in a bowl game during their FCS to FBS transition. Appalachian State overcomes difficult conditions to defeat Miami (Ohio) 13-9 in the Avocados from Mexico Cure Bowl. Fresno State defeats New Mexico State 37-10 in the absence of head coach Jeff Tedford. UCLA bounces back from a disappointing regular season to beat Boise State 35-22 in the Starco Brands LA Bowl. Texas Tech dominates Cal 34-14 in the Radiance Technologies Independence Bowl.
Florida A&M rallied in the fourth quarter, with two touchdown passes from Jeremy Moussa to Kevin Dean Jr., and interceptions by Kendall Bohler, to defeat Howard 30-26 and win the 2023 Celebration Bowl. This victory makes Florida A&M the second SWAC school to win the Celebration Bowl.
Jeremy Moussa threw three fourth-quarter touchdown passes, including a go-ahead 38-yarder on a trick play, leading Florida A&M to a 30-26 comeback victory over Howard in the Celebration Bowl. The win capped off a season of 11 consecutive wins for Florida A&M, while Howard struggled on offense and turned the ball over three times. Moussa overcame a tough first half to finish with 289 passing yards, three touchdowns, and two interceptions.
Florida A&M defeats Howard 30-26 in a thrilling fourth quarter to win their first Celebration Bowl in program history, becoming only the second SWAC school to win the title. Kelvin Dean Jr. earns offensive MVP honors with 87 yards and two touchdowns, while Isaiah Majors wins defensive MVP with an interception, a sack, and four solo tackles. Quarterback Jeremy Moussa throws for three touchdowns and 289 yards in the game. This is the first Celebration Bowl appearance for both Florida A&M and Howard, and FAMU brings home their first HBCU national championship.
Nebraska men's basketball team dominated Florida A&M with an 81-54 win, led by impressive performances from freshman Eli Rice and Rienk Mast. Rice showcased his potential with 16 points, including a highlight dunk, while Mast contributed 20 points and 16 rebounds. Despite some freshman mistakes and a disjointed offense, Nebraska's talent and physicality prevailed, outrebounding their opponents 55-35. The team still has room for improvement but showed promise for the season ahead.
Bridgette Gordon, former Lady Vols basketball player and assistant coach, made her head coaching debut for Florida A&M against her alma mater. Despite losing to Tennessee, Gordon's team put up a strong performance, considering the delayed start to practices due to Hurricane Idalia. Gordon expressed her desire to make her former coach, Pat Summitt, proud and emphasized the importance of creating a sisterhood and a strong team culture. She believes her team has the potential to achieve something special in her first season as head coach.
The Florida A&M Rattlers will face off against the Creighton Bluejays in a college basketball game. Creighton is favored to win by 32.5 points, but Florida A&M has a history of performing well as an underdog. The Rattlers' slow-tempo style of play and defensive abilities could help them cover the spread. The over/under is set at 136.5 points, with a slight lean towards the over.
Florida A&M, Southern Illinois, and Youngstown State have entered the Stats Perform FCS Top 25 Poll after their victories in Week 1. Florida A&M secured the No. 23 spot after defeating Jackson State, ending their 21-game winning streak against conference opponents. Southern Illinois and Youngstown State claimed the No. 24 and 25 spots, respectively. South Dakota State remains the top-ranked team in the poll.
Florida A&M Rattlers head football coach Willie Simmons has suspended all football-related activities after an unauthorized rap video was shot in the team's locker room. The video, featuring Tallahassee artist Real Boston Richey, contained graphic language and violated university branding and licensing agreements. An internal investigation is underway to determine who authorized the use of the facility and licensed apparel. Simmons stated that the team has failed to live up to the university's standards and will learn from this mishap. The suspension comes just days before a media day event and the start of fall training camp.
The Gators defeated Florida A&M 3-0 in their NCAA Tournament opener, with shortstop Josh Rivera hitting a two-run homer in the first inning and starter Jac Caglianone pitching six shutout innings. The win was witnessed by a program record postseason home crowd of 7,367. The Gators will face Texas Tech in the winners' bracket on Saturday night.