1976 Florida A&M Rattlers football team

American college football season August 2023 February 2026 1976 Florida A&M Rattlers football Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Conference Division I SIAC 6–3–2 3–1–1 Rudy Hubbard 3rd Fred Goldsmith 3rd Bragg Memorial Stadium, Doak Campbell Stadium Orange Blossom Classic W 26–21 vs. 1976 Central State Marauders Central State (OH) The 1976 Florida A&M Rattlers football team represented Florida A&M University as a member of Division I of the Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (SIAC) during the 1976 NCAA Division II football season. Led by third-year head coach Rudy Hubbard, the Rattlers finished the season overall record of 5–4–2 and a mark of 3–1–1 in conference play, tying for second play in the SIAC's Division I.The Official National Collegiate Athletic Association Football Guide 1977 https://archive.org/details/official-collegiate-football-guide-1977-b/page/35/mode/1up 87th Shawnee Mission, Kansas National Collegiate Athletic Association 1977 35 March 1, 2023 Internet Archive Florida A&M defeated the 1976 Central State Marauders Central State Marauders in the Orange Blossom Classic. 1976 Alabama State Hornets Alabama State later forfeited their win over Florida A&M, improving the Rattlers' overall record to 6–3–2. Schedule 1976 NCAA Division II AP Eastern September 18 2:00 p.m. w y 1976 Albany State Golden Rams Albany State Albany, GA 35–22 9,500 Rattlers Open Season Of Great Expectations https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-tampa-tribune/127422380/ The Tampa Tribune Tampa, Florida September 18, 1976 5C July 1, 2023 Newspapers.com Amison Larry Rattlers Strike Albany State, 35-22 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-tampa-tribune/127422186/ The Tampa Tribune Tampa, Florida September 19, 1976 7D July 1, 2023 Newspapers.com September 25 7:00 p.m. w y North Carolina A&T Bragg Memorial Stadium Tallahassee, FL 24–22 12,102–14,000 Amison Larry A&M lifts curtain at 7 tonight https://www.newspapers.com/article/tallahassee-democrat/127422557/ Tallahassee Democrat Tallahassee, Florida September 25, 1976 17 July 1, 2023 Newspapers.com Amison Larry Rattlers opening tonight (continued) https://www.newspapers.com/article/tallahassee-democrat/127422609/ Tallahassee Democrat Tallahassee, Florida September 25, 1976 19 July 1, 2023 Newspapers.com Amison Larry Tyson key in Rattlers' 24-22 win https://www.newspapers.com/article/tallahassee-democrat/127422664/ Tallahassee Democrat Tallahassee, Florida September 26, 1976 1D July 1, 2023 Newspapers.com Amison Larry Tyson saves A&M in last seconds (continued) https://www.newspapers.com/article/tallahassee-democrat/127422723/ Tallahassee Democrat Tallahassee, Florida September 26, 1976 7D July 1, 2023 Newspapers.com Final 1976 Cumulative Football Statistics Report (North Carolina A&T) https://stats.ncaa.org/team/488/stats/13330 National Collegiate Athletic Association August 21, 2024 October 2 7:00 p.m. w y Howard Bragg Memorial Stadium Tallahassee, FL 16–14 12,800–12,831 Amison Larry Rattlers face Howard here at 7 tonight https://www.newspapers.com/article/tallahassee-democrat/127422913/ Tallahassee Democrat Tallahassee, Florida October 2, 1976 19 July 1, 2023 Newspapers.com Rattlers rally, win 16-14 https://www.newspapers.com/article/tallahassee-democrat/127422802/ Tallahassee Democrat Tallahassee, Florida October 3, 1976 1D July 1, 2023 Newspapers.com Final 1976 Cumulative Football Statistics Report (Howard) https://stats.ncaa.org/team/290/stats/13330 National Collegiate Athletic Association August 22, 2024 October 9 2:30 p.m. w y y 1976 Alabama State Hornets Alabama State Ladd Stadium Mobile, AL 13–16 (forfeit win) 7,893–7,991 Chitwood Jim FAMU Rekindles a Rivalry https://www.newspapers.com/article/pensacola-news-journal/127423209/ Pensacola News Journal Pensacola, Florida October 9, 1976 6C July 1, 2023 Newspapers.com Chitwood Jim Rattlers Gamble for Win, Lose https://www.newspapers.com/article/pensacola-news-journal/127423086/ Pensacola News Journal Pensacola, Florida October 10, 1976 1C July 1, 2023 Newspapers.com Chitwood Jim Rattlers (continued) https://www.newspapers.com/article/pensacola-news-journal/127423162/ Pensacola News Journal Pensacola, Florida October 10, 1976 3C July 1, 2023 Newspapers.com October 16 t y 1976 Morris Brown Wolverines Morris Brown Herndon Stadium Atlanta, GA 14–14 10,000–15,000 Reese Ernest Rattlers miss late FG try to tie 14-14 https://www.newspapers.com/article/tallahassee-democrat/127423383/ Tallahassee Democrat Tallahassee, Florida October 17, 1976 1C July 1, 2023 Newspapers.com Reese Ernest Rattlers miss late field goal try, for 14-14 tie with Morris Brown (continued) https://www.newspapers.com/article/tallahassee-democrat/127423444/ Tallahassee Democrat Tallahassee, Florida October 17, 1976 10C July 1, 2023 Newspapers.com October 23 7:00 p.m. l y Tennessee State T–10 Doak Campbell Stadium Tallahassee, FL 3–21 27,500 Mashburn Robert A&M set for Tennessee State https://www.newspapers.com/article/tallahassee-democrat/127423600/ Tallahassee Democrat Tallahassee, Florida October 23, 1976 2F July 1, 2023 Newspapers.com Amison Larry Rattlers beaten 21-3 https://www.newspapers.com/article/tallahassee-democrat/127423660/ Tallahassee Democrat Tallahassee, Florida October 24, 1976 1D July 1, 2023 Newspapers.com Amison Larry Tennessee State quarterback strikes A&M Rattlers 21-3 (continued) https://www.newspapers.com/article/tallahassee-democrat/127423721/ Tallahassee Democrat Tallahassee, Florida October 24, 1976 6D July 1, 2023 Newspapers.com https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-miami-herald-florida-am-whipped-21/142114248/ The Miami Herald Florida A&M whipped, 21–3 October 24, 1976 February 25, 2024 Newspapers.com October 30 7:30 p.m. t y 1976 Tuskegee Golden Tigers Tuskegee Tampa Stadium Tampa, FL 28–28 9,000–17,000 A&M faces Tuskegee in Tampa https://www.newspapers.com/article/tallahassee-democrat/127423863/ Tallahassee Democrat Tallahassee, Florida October 30, 1976 17 July 1, 2023 Newspapers.com Nader George A&M misses late FG, ties Tuskegee 28-28 https://www.newspapers.com/article/tallahassee-democrat/127423967/ Tallahassee Democrat Tallahassee, Florida October 31, 1976 1D July 1, 2023 Newspapers.com November 6 w y 1976 Alabama A&M Bulldogs Alabama A&M Bragg Memorial Stadium Tallahassee, FL 53–14 15,800–15,831 Amison Larry A&M returns to life with 53-14 victory https://www.newspapers.com/article/tallahassee-democrat/127424117/ Tallahassee Democrat Tallahassee, Florida November 7, 1976 1D July 1, 2023 Newspapers.com November 13 l y y Southern Southern University Stadium Baton Rouge, LA 6–24 14,500–15,500 Gosier Horace Rattlers fall to Southern in rain 24-6 https://www.newspapers.com/article/tallahassee-democrat/127424304/ Tallahassee Democrat Tallahassee, Florida November 14, 1976 1D July 1, 2023 Newspapers.com November 20 l y 1976 Bethune–Cookman Wildcats Bethune–Cookman Tangerine Bowl Orlando, FL Florida Classic 0–34 30,000 Tierney Mike Bethune-Cookman blitzkrieg extinguishes Rattlers 34-0 https://www.newspapers.com/article/tampa-bay-times/127424517/ Tampa Bay Times Tampa, Florida November 21, 1976 3C July 1, 2023 Newspapers.com December 4 w y y 1976 Central State Marauders Central State (OH) Miami Orange Bowl Miami, FL Orange Blossom Classic 26–21 18,042 Rand Jonathan Rattlers Rally Nips Central, 26-21 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-miami-herald/127424665/ Tampa Bay Times Tampa, Florida December 5, 1976 1C July 1, 2023 Newspapers.com Division II Cumulative Football Statistics Report https://stats.ncaa.org/team/228/stats/13330 National Collegiate Athletic Association July 1, 2023 Florida A&M 2022 Media Guide https://famuathletics.com/documents/2022/9/9/_FAMU_-_Football_-_2022_85x11__9.9.22_DIGITAL_.pdf Florida A&M University 2022 83 July 1, 2023 References Florida AandM Category:Florida A&M Rattlers football seasons Florida AandM Rattlers football Category:Long stubs with short prose