1941 Florida A&M Rattlers football team

American college football season August 2023 February 2026 1941 Florida A&M Rattlers football Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Conference SIAC 8–1 4–1 William M. Bell 6th Sampson-Bragg Field Orange Blossom Classic W 15–7 vs. Tuskegee The 1941 Florida A&M Rattlers football team was an American football team that represented Florida A&M College as a member of the Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (SIAC) during the 1941 college football season. In their sixth season under head coach William M. Bell, the Rattlers compiled an overall record of 8–1 with a mark of 4–1 in conference play, shut out six of nine opponents, and defeated Tuskegee in the Orange Blossom Classic.Jones "Melancholy" Sports Slant; Morris Brown Wins Second SIAC Grid Crown In Row; Chalks Up First Unbeaten, United Season In College's History https://www.newspapers.com/article/atlanta-daily-world/194971814/ Atlanta Daily World Atlanta, Georgia November 28, 1941 5 April 6, 2026 Newspapers.com The Rattlers played their home games at Sampson-Bragg Field in Tallahassee, Florida. Schedule Eastern y y y September 27 at 1941 Benedict Tigers Benedict Antisdel Field Columbia, SC W 20–0 https://www.newspapers.com/article/atlanta-daily-world-florida-looms-as-big/196116236/ Atlanta Daily World Florida looms as big threat in 1941 race September 28, 1941 April 22, 2026 Newspapers.com October 4 1941 North Carolina A&T Aggies North Carolina A&T<ncg> Sampson-Bragg Field Tallahassee, FL W 19–0 https://www.newspapers.com/article/tallahassee-democrat-rattlers-defeat-a/196116437/ Tallahassee Sunday News-Democrat Rattlers defeat A. and T. eleven October 5, 1941 April 22, 2026 Newspapers.com October 11 at 1941 Alabama State Hornets Alabama State Hornet Stadium Montgomery, AL W 22–0 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-montgomery-advertiser-florida-routs/196116660/ The Montgomery Advertiser Florida routs Alabama State eleven, 22–0 October 12, 1941 April 22, 2026 Newspapers.com October 18 1941 Kentucky State Thorobreds Kentucky State<ncg> Sampson-Bragg Field Tallahassee, FL W 13–0 Florida Rattlers Defeat Kentucky Tallahassee Sunday News-Democrat October 19, 1941 9 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/39475784/florida_rattlers_defeat_kentucky/ Newspapers.com October 25 Morris Brown<hc> Sampson-Bragg Field Tallahassee, FL L 0–20 5,000 Rattlers Beaten By Morris Brown Tallahassee Sunday News-Democrat October 26, 1941 6 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/39475708/rattlers_beaten_by_morris_brown/ Newspapers.com November 1 at 1941 Lane Dragons Lane College Field Jackson, TN W 48–0 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-jackson-sun-florida-a-m-defeats/196116845/ The Jackson Sun Florida A. & M. defeats Lane College by 48–0 November 2, 1941 April 22, 2026 Newspapers.com November 15 at Southern<ncg> University Stadium Baton Rouge, LA W 10–7 5,000 https://www.newspapers.com/article/atlanta-daily-world-field-goal-puts-game/196117081/ Atlanta Daily World Field goal puts game in the bag for Florida November 16, 1941 April 22, 2026 Newspapers.com November 27 2:30 p.m. Xavier (LA) Sampson-Bragg Field Tallahassee, FL W 27–0 Game ad The Tallahassee Daily Democrat November 26, 1941 5 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/39475593/florida_am_vs_xavier_game_ad/ Newspapers.com December 6 vs Tuskegee<ncg> Greater Orlando Stadium Orlando, FL (Orange Blossom Classic) W 15–7 8,200 Rattlers Cop 15–7 Victory In Bowl Tilt The Orlando Sentinel December 7, 1941 8 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/39475382/rattlers_cop_157_victory_in_bowl_tilt/ Newspapers.com References Florida AandM Category:Florida A&M Rattlers football seasons Florida AandM Rattlers football