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Florida A&M Edges Arkansas–Pine Bluff 31–28 After Late Onside Kick Fails

The road win showcased a balanced offense with a midgame defensive stand.

Overview

  • RJ Johnson III went 17-of-25 for 235 yards with two touchdown passes and one interception, and Goldie Lawrence led the receivers with five catches for 95 yards.
  • Thad Franklin Jr. carried 26 times for 122 yards, highlighted by a 47-yard touchdown in the final minutes.
  • FAMU’s defense allowed no points in the second and third quarters and forced three first-half turnovers on downs.
  • The teams combined for 35 points in the fourth quarter, trading two touchdowns each in the final 4:18 before FAMU recovered the onside kick to close it out.
  • Christian Peters threw for 333 yards and three scores, including a 1-yard TD with 24 seconds left, as FAMU improved to 4-5 (3-2 SWAC) with a 441–440 edge in total offense.