Bethune-Cookman Wildcats vs Florida A&M Rattlers
Bethune-Cookman scores late, beats Florida A&M 38-34 to end 4-game skid in Florida Classic
ORLANDO, Fla. -- — Timmy McClain threw a 41-yard touchdown pass to Josh Evans with 20 seconds left to give Bethune-Cookman a 38-34 victory over Florida A&M on Saturday night in the Florida Classic, snapping a four-game skid in the series.
The game-winning score capped an eight-play, 70-yard drive. Florida A&M erased a 24-9 halftime deficit and took the lead twice in the fourth quarter.
McClain completed 22 of 33 passes for 274 yards and threw a touchdown pass each to four different receivers. Khamani Robinson added 90 yards rushing on 11 carries that included a 50-yard touchdown run for Bethune-Cookman (6-6, 5-3 Southwestern Athletic Conference).
RJ Johnson III was 22-of-34 passing for 228 yards and threw two touchdown passes for Florida A&M (5-6, 4-3). Thad Franklin Jr. carried the ball 11 times for 120 yards and scored on a 19-yard run that gave the Rattlers a 34-31 lead with 2:19 remaining.
Bethune-Cookman outgained FAMU 485-423 before a crowd of 55,528 in Camping World Stadium.
It was the 45th annual SWAC and HBCU matchup.
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Game Information
Orlando, FL
2025 Standings
| Southwestern Athletic - EastSouthwestern Athletic - East | CONF | OVR |
|---|---|---|
| Jackson State | 7-1 | 9-2 |
| Alabama State | 7-1 | 9-2 |
| Bethune-Cookman | 5-3 | 6-6 |
| Florida A&M | 4-3 | 5-6 |
| Alabama A&M | 1-7 | 4-8 |
| Mississippi Valley State | 0-7 | 1-10 |
| Southwestern Athletic - WestSouthwestern Athletic - West | CONF | OVR |
|---|---|---|
| Prairie View A&M | 7-1 | 9-3 |
| Texas Southern | 5-3 | 6-5 |
| Grambling | 4-3 | 7-4 |
| Alcorn State | 4-4 | 5-7 |
| Arkansas-Pine Bluff | 2-6 | 3-8 |
| Southern | 0-7 | 1-10 |
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