The Florida A&M Rattlers football team represents the Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University located in Tallahassee, Florida. The Rattlers are a member of the NCAA FCS Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference and play their home games at Bragg Memorial Stadium in Tallahassee. The Rattlers are currently coached by Willie Simmons. Florida A&M won the inaugural 1-AA (now FCS) national championship in 1978 when the NCAA divided Division 1 football into 1-A and 1-AA. In 2004, Florida A&M moved up to play as a 1-A independent, but the Rattlers returned to the 1-AA MEAC the following season.
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Affiliations
- 2005-present - Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference (NCAA FCS/1-AA)
- 2004 - NCAA 1-A independent
- 1986-2003 - Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference (NCAA 1-AA)
- 1984-1985 - NCAA 1-AA independent
- 1979-1983 - Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference (NCAA 1-AA)
- 1926-1978 - Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (NCAA Division II)
Although a member of the Division II SIAC in 1978, Florida A&M successfully petitioned the NCAA to grant the team 1-AA status for the 1978 season.
Seasons
2010s
| Season | Coach | Record |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | Willie Simmons | |
| 2018 | Willie Simmons | 6-5 |
| 2017 | Alex Wood | 3-8 |
| 2016 | Alex Wood | 4-7 |
| 2015 | Alex Wood | 1-10 |
| 2014 | Earl Holmes; Corey Fuller | 3-9 |
| 2013 | Earl Holmes | 3-9 |
| 2012 | Joe Taylor; Earl Holmes | 4-7 |
| 2011 | Joe Taylor | 7-4 |
| 2010 | Joe Taylor | 8-3 |
2000s
| Season | Coach | Record |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 | Joe Taylor | 8-3 |
| 2008 | Joe Taylor | 9-3 |
| 2007 | Rubin Carter | 3-8 |
| 2006 | Rubin Carter | 7-4 |
| 2005 | Rubin Carter | 6-5 |
| 2004 | Billy Joe | 3-8 |
| 2003 | Billy Joe | 6-6 |
| 2002 | Billy Joe | 7-5 |
| 2001 | Billy Joe | 7-4 |
| 2000 | Billy Joe | 9-3 |
1990s
1980s
1970s
| Season | Coach | Record |
|---|---|---|
| 1979 | Rudy Hubbard | 7-4 |
| 1978 | Rudy Hubbard | 12-1 |
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