It’s officially October which means pumpkin spice, fall leaves, and most importantly: HBCU Homecoming season! Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) always put on a show for homecoming, but this year’s football season is already tuning up to be one for the history books.
Alabama State University (ASU) kicked off homecoming with a week’s worth of celebrations and events, but we’d be lying if we said the highly anticipated face-off between ASU and Florida A&M University (FAMU) wasn’t the real reason we were tuning in.
In the sixth week of the HBCU football season, FAMU blew ASU out the water on their own home field (28-13), according to HBCU Sports. And with over 30,000 people present, it’s safe to say the energy was electric and the vibe was simply unmatched. There’s nothing like a HBCU football game. Let’s take a look at exactly how it all played out…
Right Before the Game
ASU going against FAMU was an interesting matchup considering the Florida Rattlers were the reigning SWAC champions. “It’s homecoming for them, and normally, you put a team on your homecoming that you think you can beat,” said FAMU head coach James Colzie III said with a smile.
The History Between ASU and FAMU
The FAMU Rattlers are clearly the team to beat. Last year, they went up against ASU, and to no one’s surprise, FAMU completely mopped the floor (23 to 10).
Coaches Shake Hands
No matter who wins, football is all about good sportsmanship and homecoming is all about community!
The Coin Toss
You can just feel the tension in the air…
ASU Stingrettes
Check out ASU’s rendition of this Sade classic!
FAMU Showing Up and Out!
If it’s one thing to know about the Rattlers is that they’ll show up to support their boys despite the travel time, weather, or any other inconvenience. Even a hurricane couldn’t throw supporters off their course to ASU’s home field.
Let the Game Begin!!
Currently, the NCAA ranks the ASU Hornets no. 10 heading into week seven of the SWAC power rankings.
Setting A Crowd Record
Over 30,000 fans flooded the ASU stands this year, setting a record!
FAMU Halftime Show
From a Mary J. Blige tribute to the formation changes and witty announcer, FAMU’s band certainly left it all on the field.
ASU Halftime Show
ASU showed out with a Rich Homie Quan tribute and some impressive takes on R&B hits from our favorite singers!
Celebration Dance
Arguably some of the best parts of HBCU football are the celebration dances!
Even the Kids Get Active!
We know homecoming is a family affair, but even at the football games, the little ones tend to steal the shine.
Lovers Reunite for ASU Homecoming
These college sweethearts met on ASU’s campus. Now they’re back on their old stomping grounds, supporting the Hornets!
Another Touchdown?!
By the fourth quarter, the Hornets were in big trouble. FAMU score another touchdown, widening the gap (21-10).
Getting Active!!
The NCAA currently puts the FAMU Rattlers no. 1 heading into week seven of the SWAC power rankings.
Rattlers Celebrate
FAMU sure wasted no time celebrating their victory this time around. Players were spotted on ASU’s field showing off their best dance moves.
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