The approval of the NCAA House Settlement represents a significant change in how we must navigate our responsibilities and opportunities within college athletics. Our commitment to BUILDING CHAMPIONS in the Classroom, in Competition and in Life continues as we adapt to this new landscape that has emerged.
As we move forward, your support is more crucial than ever as we work to enhance our programs, uphold our traditions of EXCELLENCE, and ensure that our student-athletes receive the best possible experience.
We encourage RATTLER NATION to give your resources, voice and support to help us navigate this new landscape. Together, we will continue to build a strong and resilient Division I FCS Athletics program that reflects the values and spirit of Florida A&M University.
Thank you for your unwavering support.
GO RATTLERS! FANGS UP!
Angela Suggs
FAMU Vice President and Director of Athletics
Latest Athletics News
- SWAC Football Media Day Set for July 16BIRMINGHAM, Ala. - The Southwestern Athletic Conference has announced the student-athletes set to participate in the league's annual SWAC Football Media Day on Wednesday, July 16 at 10:00 am CST at the Sheraton-Birmingham.
- FAMU's Brittney Johnson selected for NCAA's Pathway ProgramTALLAHASSEE, Fla. -- Florida A&M Athletics Deputy Athletics Director, Senior Woman Administrator & Chief Integrity Officer, Brittney Johnson has been selected as one of 22 college athletics administrators across all three divisions as a cohort participant for the 2025-26 Pathway Program, a yearlong initiative designed to prepare senior-level athletics administrators for their next career step as directors of athletics or conference commissioners.
- FCS Playoff Tickets Available Now!
- 140 FAMU Student-Athletes Named to Commissioner's Honor RollTALLAHASSEE, Fla. – Florida A&M placed 140 student-athletes on the 2024-25 Commissioner's Honor Roll.
- Jarrod Lazarus Named to Men's Basketball StaffTALLAHASSEE, Fla. – Florida A&M Head Men's Basketball Coach Charlie Ward has announced the appointment of Jarrod Lazarus as the new Associate Head Coach for the Rattlers. This move marks a significant step in the program's ongoing efforts to strengthen its coaching staff and build upon recent successes.
- 2025 FAMU Sports Hall of Fame Class RevealedTALLAHASSEE, Fla. – The Florida A&M University (FAMU) Sports Hall of Fame Committee is proud to announce the Class of 2025. This year's distinguished class includes 15 honorees: eight former student-athletes, two legendary coaches, and five outstanding supporters of Rattler Athletics.
