Florida A&M Rattlers vs Bethune-Cookman Wildcats
Bethune-Cookman tops Florida A&M 18-17 in OT
ORLANDO, Fla. -- Bethune-Cookman made a two-point try to beat Florida A&M 18-17 in overtime on Saturday in the Florida Blue Florida Classic.
Larry Brihm ran it in for two points after Danny Dillard scored on a 1-yard run for the Wildcats (9-3, 5-2 Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference).
Damien Fleming hit Kareem Smith on a 13-yard pass for Florida A&M's overtime score.
Michael D. Jones scored on a 9-yard run in the third quarter to give Bethune-Cookman a 7-0 lead, but the Rattlers (4-8, 4-4) replied with a 2-yard keeper by Fleming.
Tyler Riley recovered a fumble to set up a field goal by Chase Varnadore to give the Rattlers a 10-7 lead, but Bethune-Cookman's Haden Hoggarth tied it at 10 on a 33-yard field goal.
The Wildcats outgained the Rattlers 382-171, but neither team could do much offensively.
Jones had a 39-yard run in the second half to set up the Wildcats' fist red-zone attempt, but the Rattlers made a goal-line stand.
Game Information
Orlando, FL
2025 Standings
| Southwestern Athletic - EastSouthwestern Athletic - East | CONF | OVR |
|---|---|---|
| Alabama State | 7-1 | 10-2 |
| Jackson State | 7-1 | 9-3 |
| Bethune-Cookman | 5-3 | 6-6 |
| Florida A&M | 4-4 | 5-7 |
| Alabama A&M | 1-7 | 4-8 |
| Mississippi Valley State | 1-7 | 2-10 |
| Southwestern Athletic - WestSouthwestern Athletic - West | CONF | OVR |
|---|---|---|
| Prairie View A&M | 7-1 | 10-4 |
| Texas Southern | 5-3 | 6-5 |
| Alcorn State | 4-4 | 5-7 |
| Grambling | 4-4 | 7-5 |
| Arkansas-Pine Bluff | 2-6 | 3-8 |
| Southern | 1-7 | 2-10 |
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