FAMU quarterback Jeremy Moussa recognized as one of the top HBCU football players
Jeremy Moussa has to make some more room in his trophy case.
On Friday night, the Florida A&M quarterback earned a share of the Deacon Jones Trophy, given to the best player in Black College Football. Moussa co-accepted the award alongside North Carolina Central quarterback Davius Richard.
Moussa is the first FAMU player to get the Deacon Jones Trophy, which began in 2016.
The Chino Hills, California native earned the Deacon Jones Trophy nod after quarterbacking the Rattlers to a 12-1 record, their best since 1978, culminating in the program’s first Southwestern Athletic Conference and Celebration Bowl championships.
As a graduate student, Moussa completed 58 percent of his passes for 2,893 yards, scored 24 total touchdowns, and threw 10 interceptions in his final season with FAMU. He was named the 2023 SWAC Offensive Player of the Year for his efforts.
Moussa is one of seven Rattlers currently in New Orleans to play in the Legacy Bowl, an all-star game for draft-eligible HBCU football players.
The HBCU Legacy Bowl starts at 4 p.m. Eastern Time from Tulane University’s Yulman Stadium.
HBCU football fans can also watch the game on the NFL Network.
How to Watch: HBCU Legacy Bowl
Teams: Robinson (SWAC and SIAC) vs. Gaither (MEAC and CIAA)
When: Saturday, at 4 p.m. Eastern Time
Where: Yulman Stadium; New Orleans, Louisiana
Streaming: NFL Network
Gerald Thomas, III covers Florida A&M University Athletics for the Tallahassee Democrat. Contact him via email at gdthomas@tallahassee.com or on the app formerly known as Twitter @3peatgee.
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