Florida A&M hosts Mississippi Valley State on Saturday at Ken Riley Field at Bragg Memorial Stadium for a Southwestern Athletic Conference clash.
The game marks the final home appearance for the Rattlers, who are celebrating Senior Day during this late-season contest, as reported by Yahoo Sports.
Both teams enter the game as the lowest-ranked programs in the SWAC East division.
The Rattlers currently hold a 2-8 overall record, including a 1-5 conference mark, and are looking to stop a four-game losing streak following a 38-20 loss to Alcorn State last week, according to local coverage.
Mississippi Valley State, holding a 3-7 overall record with a 2-4 conference standing, is also struggling after dropping three consecutive games, including a 38-7 defeat to Jackson State.
Historical data from College Football Results indicates that the Rattlers have maintained a 6-2 all-time record against the Delta Devils since 1987.
However, recent history has favored the visitors, with the Rattlers suffering losses in each of the past two seasons.
This includes a 35-31 defeat last year and a 24-21 loss in 2024 that snapped a long-standing home winning streak for the program, as noted by the outlets.
The Rattlers are now seeking retribution for those consecutive setbacks against a team they have previously dominated.
The game is scheduled to kick off at 3 p.m. and will be broadcast on SWAC TV, with local radio coverage provided by 96.1 JAMZ.
The event serves as the home finale for the team, the outlets reported.
Fans have been invited to participate in a prediction poll to determine the expected winner of this conference battle.
The match represents a critical opportunity for the Rattlers to finish their home schedule on a positive note after a difficult season, according to the team’s media reports.