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September 1, 1978
- FAMU had successfully petitioned the NCAA for Division I classification (Division I-AA in football), which took effect on September 1, 1978.
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During the 2004 season, the Rattlers briefly attempted to move up to Division I-A (now known as the FBS) and become the only HBCU at college football's highest level, but the team was forced to abort its bid. [3]
FAMU went on to win the first NCAA D1-AA National Championship in 1978 after defeating the University of Massachusetts Amherst. The Rattlers meet the Bethune–Cookman Wildcats every year in the Florida Classic on the third weekend in November. The Rattlers lead the overall series with Bethune Cookman University, 45-15-1.
Sep 5, 2002 · In 1984, discussions were taking place about FAMU making the jump to Division I-A, when the university and the MEAC parted ways due to scheduling conflicts. Although the talks never got serious, and FAMU eventually rejoined the conference in 1987, the idea of moving up stayed on the minds of many people in the Athletics Department.
May 4, 2016 · On December 11, 1999, the Rattlers led Jim Tressel's Youngstown State by 11 points with eight minutes to go in the Division I-AA (now FCS) semifinals. They had the ball at the Penguins' 4.
Jun 22, 2018 · FAMU made college football history by becoming the first team to win the newly-established Division I-AA (now Football Championship Subdivision or FCS) national championship.
2002 College Football Team Statistics for the Florida A&M Rattlers | CollegeFootballBible.com ... FAMU. DIVISION. FCS. CONFERENCE. SWAC. ... 2002 TEAM STATS. STAT
Nov 26, 2021 · After a stunning first season in the Southwestern Athletic Conference, Florida A&M University football continues to make noise by becoming the first team in the conference to be selected for the NCAA's Division I Football Championship Subdivision playoffs since 1997.
