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Alabama State Rolls Past Florida A&M 42-14 to Open SWAC Play

A relentless ground game delivered Alabama State's first win over Eddie Robinson Jr.'s Florida A&M.

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A general view from the line of scrimmage of the Alabama State Hornets during the game against the Florida A&M Rattlers at Bragg Memorial Stadium on Ken Riley Field on September 23, 2023 in Tallahassee, Florida. The Rattlers defeated the Hornets 23 to 10.
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Overview

  • Jamarie Hostzclaw rushed for 135 yards and Marcus Harris II scored three times to power the Hornets’ offense.
  • Quarterback Andrew Body went 10-of-18 for 106 yards with two touchdown passes, including a 39-yard strike to Jalen Jones, and added rushing production.
  • The win snapped Alabama State’s five-game skid in the series and evened the all-time matchup at 20-20-2, marking the first victory over Robinson Jr.
  • Alabama State improved to 3-1 in 2025 while Florida A&M fell to 1-3 in a SWAC opener played at Ken Riley Field at Bragg Memorial Stadium in Tallahassee.
  • Florida A&M’s offensive inconsistency lingered as RJ Johnson III finished with 133 passing yards and 58 rushing yards, keeping quarterback questions in focus.