Alabama State football fell short in its homecoming game against Florida A&M 28-13 and moves to 2-3 on the season. The Hornets defense forced four turnovers on the Rattlers. However, special teams haunted the Hornets as they missed out on 9 points off of missed field goal attempts.

Alabama State (2-2) is coming off a 26-21 win at Bethune-Cookman and have two of the top running backs in the conference in Daquon Kincey (237 yards, 1 TD) and Jamarie Holtzclaw (228 yards). FAMU (2-2) has lost two straight games against FBS opponents: No. 8 Miami and Troy.

Knotted at 7-7 at halftime, the Rattlers outscored the Hornets 21-6 in the second half. FAMU quarterback Daniel Richardson completed 20 of 30 passes for 196 yards, and threw three