Recap: FAMU football beats Jackson State in 2023 season opener, Orange Blossom Classic
MIAMI GARDENS - Football season is here.
The Florida A&M Rattlers are playing against the Jackson State Tigers in the 2023 Denny's Orange Blossom Classic here at Hard Rock Stadium.
Today's game is the season opener for FAMU. JSU (1-0) opened its season last week, routing the South Carolina State Bulldogs 37-7 in Atlanta.
The Rattlers and Tigers game is the Southwestern Athletic Conference (SWAC) East Division opener.
JSU won the SWAC East and ultimately the entire conference while FAMU finished No. 2 in the division last season for the second consecutive year.
Follow along for live updates from the OBC.
6:29 p.m. | FAMU defeats JSU, 28-10
5:32 p.m. | JSU gets its first score of the afternoon
The Tigers are on the scoreboard.
After a 17-play, 71 yard drive, JSU scored its first points on a 24-yard field goal by Gerardo Baeza.
4:37 p.m. | FAMU has dominated JSU through the first half | FAMU 28, JSU 0
The Rattlers have the Tigers' number thus far.
FAMU has opened up the game with 28 unanswered points ― three offensive scores, one special teams.
Offensive outstanding performer: QB Jeremy Moussa; 8 of 16 for 70 yards, two touchdowns
Defensive outstanding performer: DL Anthony Dunn Jr.; three tackles, tackle for loss, sack
Special Teams outstanding performer: WR Marcus Riley; 1 return for a 96-yard touchdown
3:40 p.m. | FAMU getting off to a fast start | FAMU 21, JSU 0
The Rattlers have put together two scoring drives on their first two attempts.
Jeremy Moussa has two touchdowns to and Trevonte Davis and Jah'Marae Sheread.
The Rattlers defense has held the JSU Tigers to 21 total yards. FAMU also has two sacks by defensive back Andre Powell Jr. and defensive lineman Anthony Dunn Jr.
3:05 p.m. | FAMU's first play of the 2023 season is a score | FAMU 7, JSU 0
Former Rickards star, FAMU transfer wide receiver returns a 96-yard kick return to begin the game.
2:51 p.m. | FAMU names captains
Quarterback Jeremy Moussa, defensive lineman Stanley Mentor, linebacker Isaiah Major
2:00 p.m. | Game threads
FAMU: White helmets, green jersey, white pants with green and orange trim
JSU: Navy helmets, grey jerseys, grey pants
1:18 p.m. | Weather report
Miami Gardens Forecast: 88 degrees, Windy
Expected to be 89 degrees at kickoff.
What time is the FAMU football game?
When: 3 p.m. Sunday, September 3
Where: Hard Rock Stadium, Miami Gardens, Florida
What channel is FAMU vs. JSU on TV, streaming?
TV: ESPN (Channel 206 on DirecTV, Channel 140 on Dish Network). If you are a Spectrum customer, you may be blacked out.
Live stream: ESPN+ ($9.99 per month), WatchESPN (cable subscription needed) and the ESPN app, YouTube TV (2-week free trial), Hulu + Live TV (7-day free trial), fuboTV (7-day free trial).
Where can I find FAMU vs. Jackson State on radio?
Radio: WANM 90.5 FM
Online radio: Rattler Sports Network
FAMU 2023 Schedule
Date | Opponent |
Sunday, Sept. 3 | vs. Jackson State* (in Miami Gardens) |
Saturday, Sept. 9 | at USF |
Saturday, Sept. 16 | vs. West Florida |
Saturday, Sept. 23 | vs. Alabama State* |
Saturday, Sept. 30 | at Mississippi Valley State* |
Saturday, Oct. 7 | at Southern* |
Saturday, Oct. 14 | BYE |
Saturday, Oct. 21 | at Texas Southern* |
Saturday, Oct. 28 | vs. Prairie View A&M* |
Saturday, Nov. 4 | at Alabama A&M* |
Saturday, Nov. 11 | vs. Lincoln (CA) |
Saturday, Nov. 18 | vs. Bethune-Cookman* (in Orlando) |
Saturday, Dec. 2 | SWAC Championship Game |
* SWAC game |
Gerald Thomas, III covers Florida A&M University Athletics for the Tallahassee Democrat. Contact him via email at gdthomas@gannett.com or on Twitter @3peatgee.
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