In a heartbreaking turn of events, Mississippi Valley State University’s football team lost one of its own on Friday night. Ryan Quinney, a 20-year-old junior linebacker, was killed in a car crash while the vehicle he was in allegedly attempted to flee from police. The tragedy unfolded just hours before the Delta Devils were set to face Jackson State University, casting a shadow over the weekend’s game and leaving the MVSU community in mourning.

There’s something magical about winning a Homecoming game, and Florida A&M delivered that magic Saturday at Bragg Memorial Stadium. The Rattlers put on a show, steamrolling Texas Southern 52-28 and keeping their dreams of a Southwestern Athletic Conference (SWAC) title very much alive.

In just the third week of the 2024 college football season, the AP Top 25 has already been shaken up in ways no one anticipated. The Texas Longhorns have claimed the No. 1 spot for the first time since 2008, rising to the top after Georgia’s narrow escape against Kentucky.

Florida A&M University (FAMU) suffered its first loss of the season on Saturday, falling to the University of Miami Hurricanes, 56-9, in a Football Championship Subdivision (FCS) versus Football Bowl Subdivision (FBS) matchup at Hard Rock Stadium. Under the leadership of head coach Colziee II, the Rattlers now sit at 2-1. Known for his defensive background, Coach Colziee would have hoped for a more competitive showing, especially on defense, against a strong ACC contender.