Florida A&M achieved a 9-2 record for the season and 7-1 in Southwestern Athletic Conference (SWAC) play, while BCU's record dropped to 2-9 overall and 2-6 in the conference.Jeremy Moussa showcased his skills as Florida A&M's quarterback, accumulating 195 passing yards and throwing two touchdowns without any interceptions. In terms of rushing, McCloud stood out among FAMU players, gaining 26 yards and scoring two touchdowns. A.J. Davis contributed an additional 15 yards on the ground, averaging 5 yards per carry.
David Manigo was Moussa's most targeted receiver, catching five passes for 78 yards. Xavier Smith also made an impact, hauling in five receptions for 73 yards and scoring one touchdown. Anthony Dunn Jr led the defensive efforts for Florida A&M, registering six tackles, 4.0 tackles for loss (TFL), three sacks, one forced fumble, and one fumble recovery. Isaiah Major added eight tackles, 3.0 TFL, and 2 sacks, while Javan Morgan contributed five tackles, one interception, and two pass breakups in the victory
Florida A&M gained an advantage in turnovers, forcing two takeaways while avoiding any giveaways. They capitalized on these opportunities, converting them into two touchdowns. The team achieved a 44.4 percent conversion rate on third-down attempts and successfully executed a fake punt pass from Chris Faddoul to Jeremiah Pruitte on a fourth-down play.
The Florida A&M defense effectively contained Bethune-Cookman's offense, limiting them to 284 total yards. They consistently pressured the opposing team, accumulating seven sacks and 14 tackles for loss. Florida A&M's offense performed well in the red zone, scoring touchdowns on all four of their trips.
The game began with Florida A&M taking a 6-0 lead over Bethune-Cookman, scoring the first points with 9:57 remaining in the first quarter. The Rattlers extended their lead to 13-0 shortly thereafter.
After Bethune-Cookman closed the gap to 13-7, Florida A&M responded with another score at the 11:10 mark of the second quarter, increasing their lead to 20-7. They continued to widen the gap, scoring again to make it 27-7.
Even when Bethune-Cookman made it a 27-20 game, Florida A&M remained in control and added another touchdown with 10:11 left in the fourth quarter, making the score 34-20. The Rattlers continued their scoring spree, increasing their advantage to 41-20. No further points were scored by either team for the remainder of the game.