1962 Florida A&M Rattlers football team

American college football season August 2023 February 2026 1962 Florida A&M Rattlers football Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Conference SIAC 9–1 5–0 Jake Gaither 18th Bragg Memorial Stadium AP small college national championSIAC co-champion Orange Blossom Classic L 6–22 vs. Jackson State The 1962 Florida A&M Rattlers football team was an American football team that represented Florida A&M University as a member of the Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (SIAC) in the 1962 NCAA College Division football season. In their 18th season under head coach Jake Gaither, the Rattlers compiled a 9–1 record, were ranked No. 1 in the final AP small college poll and No. 2 in the final UPI coaches poll, and suffered its sole loss to Jackson State in the Orange Blossom Classic. Florida A&M shared the SIAC title with 1962 Alabama A&M Bulldogs Alabama A&M. Alabama A&M, Florida A&M Co-Championship Of SIAC Football https://www.newspapers.com/clip/39413012/alabama_tribune/ Alabama Tribune Montgomery, Alabama November 30, 1962 7 November 21, 2019 Newspapers.com The team included halfback Bob Hayes who tied the world record for the 100-yard dash. The team's statistical leaders included Robert Paremore with 629 rushing yards, 10 touchdowns and 64 points scored, Jim Tullis with 957 passing yards, and Al Denson with 461 receiving yards.Florida A&M Rattler Football Media Guide 2015 Florida A&M University http://www.famuathletics.com/attachments1/433934.pdf Schedule 1962 small college AP y y y September 29 1962 Benedict Tigers Benedict Bragg Memorial Stadium Tallahassee, FL W 60-0 A&M Axes Benedict 60-0 Tallahassee Democrat September 30, 2019 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/39387438/am_axes_benedict_600/ Newspapers.com October 6 1962 Lincoln Blue Tigers Lincoln (MO)<ncg> 3 Bragg Memorial Stadium Tallahassee, FL W 62-6 A&M 'Fights Off' Lincoln Team, 52-6 Tallahassee Democrat October 7, 1962 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/39386518/am_fights_off_lincoln_team_526/ Newspapers.com October 13 at 1962 Morris Brown Wolverines Morris Brown 1 Herndon Stadium Atlanta, GA W 36-12 A&M Wings 36-12 Over Morris-Brown Tallahassee Democrat October 14, 1962 26 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/39388715/am_wings_3612_over_morrisbrown/ Newspapers.com October 20 at 1962 Bethune–Cookman Wildcats Bethune–Cookman 1 Welch Memorial Stadium Daytona Beach, FL W 52-6 4,200 Florida A&M Romps, Posts 52-6 Victory Tallahassee Democrat October 21, 1962 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/39385976/florida_am_romps_posts_526_victory/ Newspapers.com October 27 Tennessee A&I<ncg> 1 Bragg Memorial Stadium Tallahassee, FL W 20-0 Rattlers Win, 20-0 Tallahassee Democrat October 28, 1962 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/39386284/rattlers_win_200/ Newspapers.com November 3 North Carolina A&T<ncg><hc> 1 Bragg Memorial Stadium Tallahassee, FL W 38-6 Rattlers Soar by A&T 38-6 Tallahassee Democrat November 4, 1962 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/39386799/rattlers_soar_by_at_386/ Newspapers.com November 10 at 1962 Allen Yellow Jackets Allen 1 Perry Stadium Columbia, SC W 67-0 A&M Kills Allen 67-0 Tallahassee Democrat November 11, 1962 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/39387714/am_kills_allen_670/ Newspapers.com November 17 at Southern<ncg> 1 University Stadium Baton Rouge, LA W 25-0 Rattlers Ramble Over Southern Tallahassee Democrat November 18, 1962 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/39387050/rattlers_ramble_over_southern/ Newspapers.com November 24 vs Texas Southern<ncg> 1 Gator Bowl Stadium Jacksonville, FL W 28-18 20,000 Florida A&M Rattlers Rally To Beat Texas Southern, 28-18 Alabama Tribune November 25, 1962 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/39385096/florida_am_rattlers_rally_to_beat/ Newspapers.com December 8 vs Jackson State<ncg> 1 Miami Orange Bowl Miami, FL (Orange Blossom Classic) L 6–22 43,461 Jackson Ends FAMU Victory Streak 22-6 Tallahassee Democrat December 9, 1962 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/39385202/jackson_ends_famu_victory_streak_226/ Newspapers.com Brief Summary Of Cumulative Football Statistics (1962 Florida A&M) https://stats.ncaa.org/team/228/stats/13326 National Collegiate Athletic Association June 18, 2023 References Florida AandM Category:Florida A&M Rattlers football seasons Category:NCAA Small College Football Champions Category:Black college football national champions Category:Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Conference football champion seasons Florida AandM Rattlers football