Florida A&M football has played three games of the 2025 season and has a 1-2 record.
The Rattlers most recently had a home opening comeback victory over NCAA Division II opponent Albany State, winning 33-25 last Saturday, Sept. 13, on Ken Riley Field at Bragg Memorial Stadium.
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FAMU lost its first two games, 10-9 to Howard in Week 1, then 56-14 against Football Bowl Subdivision team Florida Atlantic.
FAMU is on a bye this week and returns to action when it hosts Alabama State (2-1) to open the Southwestern Athletic Conference schedule.
Top performers have emerged for the Rattlers in their first trio of games entering the bye week.
Here’s who’s leading FAMU football in the statbook thus far.
Passing
Florida A&M Rattlers quarterback RJ Johnson III (12) looks to pass. The Florida A&M Rattlers defeated the Albany State Golden Rams during the first home game of the season on Saturday, Sept. 13, 2025.
RJ Johnson, Quarterback: 52 completions on 82 attempts (63 percent) for 677 yards, four touchdowns
Jett Peddy, Quarterback: 10 completions on 21 attempts (48 percent) for 104 yards, one interception
Rushing
Florida A&M Rattlers running back Thad Franklin Jr. looks on during Orange Blossom Classic Week 1 NCAA football game versus the Howard Bison at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens, Florida, Saturday, Aug. 30, 2025.
Thad Franklin Jr., Running Back: 39 attempts for 171 yards, two touchdowns
Bo Summersett, Running Back: 12 attempts for 41 yards
Receiving
Florida A&M Rattlers wide receiver Kenari Wilcher (7) dodges defenders. The Florida A&M Rattlers defeated the Albany State Golden Rams during the first home game of the season on Saturday, Sept. 13, 2025.
Jamal Hailey, Running Back: 10 receptions for 86 yards, one touchdown
Kenari Wilcher, Wide Receiver: Eight receptions for 170 yards, one touchdown
Armand Burris, Wide Receiver: Seven receptions for 86 yards
Jamar Taylor Jr., Wide Receiver: Six Receptions for 54 yards, one touchdown
Miles Campbell, Tight End: Five receptions for 88 yards
Jalen ‘Speedy’ Rogers, Wide Receiver: Five receptions for 67 yards
Tackles
The Florida A&M Rattlers defeated the Albany State Golden Rams during the first home game of the season on Saturday, Sept. 13, 2025.
Jason Riles, Linebacker: 20 tackles
Jalik Thomas, Safety: 14 tackles
TJ Huggins, Cornerback: 12 tackles
Brian Norris Jr., Linebacker: 12 tackles
Corey Collier Jr., Defensive Back: 10 tackles
Nay’Ron Jenkins, Linebacker: 10 tackles
TeQuan Latimore, Defensive Back: 10 tackles
Tackles For Loss/Sacks
Florida A&M Rattlers defensive end Antonio Camon (18) tries to tackle an opponent. The Florida A&M Rattlers defeated the Albany State Golden Rams during the first home game of the season on Saturday, Sept. 13, 2025. Alicia Devine/Tallahassee Democrat
Antonio Camon, Defensive End: Three tackles for loss, two sacks
James Gardner Jr., Defensive End: 2.5 tackles for loss
Jameel Sanders, Defensive Back: Two tackles for loss, one sack
Jason Riles, Linebacker: 1.5 tackles for loss
Latarie Kinsler, Defensive Back: One tackle for loss, one sack
Coverage
Ah’Mare Lee, Cornerback: Two pass breakups, one interception
Corey Collier, Defensive Back: Two pass breakups
Antonio Camon, Defensive End: Two pass breakups
Justin Bostic, Defensive Back: Two pass breakups
Kicking/Punting
Florida A&M Rattlers kicker Daniel Porto (36) kicks for the extra point. The Florida A&M Rattlers defeated the Albany State Golden Rams during the first home game of the season on Saturday, Sept. 13, 2025.
Daniel Porto, Kicker: Five field goals made on six attempts (83 percent), longest make 48 yards
Bobby Engstler, Punter: 15 punts for 658 yards (43.87 yards per punt), four 50-plus yard punts, two touchbacks, two punts inside the 20-yard line
Florida A&M Football’s Remaining 2025 Schedule
Week 5: Saturday, Sept. 27 ― vs. Alabama State (SWAC), 3 p.m., HBCU GO
Week 6: Saturday, Oct. 4 ― vs. Mississippi Valley State (SWAC/at Atlanta’s Mercedes-Benz Stadium), 4 p.m., SWAC TV
Week 7: Saturday, Oct. 11 ― vs. North Carolina Central, 3 p.m., HBCU GO
Week 8: Saturday, Oct. 18 ― vs. Alcorn State (SWAC/Homecoming), 4 p.m., ESPN Plus
Week 9: Saturday, Oct. 25 ― at Southern (SWAC), 5 p.m., SWAC TV
Week 10: Saturday, Nov. 1 ― vs. Jackson State (SWAC), 7 p.m., ESPN Network
Week 11: Saturday, Nov. 8 ― at Arkansas-Pine Bluff (SWAC), 3 p.m., HBCU GO
Week 12: Saturday, Nov. 15 ― at Alabama A&M (SWAC), 3 p.m., SWAC TV
Week 13: Saturday, Nov. 22 ― vs. Bethune-Cookman (SWAC/Florida Classic at Orlando’s Camping World Stadium), TIME TBA, ESPN Plus
Saturday, Nov. 29 ― NCAA FCS Playoffs Begin (If Necessary)
Saturday, Dec. 6 ― SWAC Championship Game (If Necessary)
Saturday, Dec. 13 ― Celebration Bowl at Atlanta’s Mercedes-Benz Stadium (If Necessary)
Monday, Jan. 5, 2026 ― NCAA FCS National Championship Game at Nashville’s FirstBank Stadium (If Necessary)
All times listed are in Eastern Standard Time.
Gerald Thomas, III is a multi-time award-winning journalist for his coverage of the Florida A&M Rattlers at the Tallahassee Democrat.
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