Football Recap: Cottondale Hornets vs. FAMU DRS Baby Rattlers
Cottondale only won by three when they last took the field, which might have inspired the 42-point they dealt FAMU DRS on Friday. The Cottondale Hornets blew past the FAMU DRS Baby Rattlers, posting a 56-14 win at home. The Hornets' offense checked out after the first half but had enough points banked to take the game anyway.
Cottondale's victory was a true team effort, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Cameron Odom, who rushed for 90 yards and a touchdown, and also threw for 90 yards and three touchdowns on only seven passes. Tramond Collins was Odom's top target, picking up 43 receiving yards and two touchdowns, while also rushing for 65 yards and a touchdown.
He was just one part of a punishing run game: Cottondale was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 377 rushing yards. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now rushed for at least 267 rushing yards in 13 consecutive matchups dating back to last season.
Cottondale wouldn't let FAMU DRS keep a hold of the ball as they managed to force two fumbles. Cottondale can thank Wyatt Speers and Preston Meade for forcing both of them. Meade is also on a roll when it comes to total tackles, as he's now made five or more in the last seven games he's played dating back to last season.
FAMU DRS's defeat came despite a true team effort from the offense, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Isaiah Butler, who threw for 113 yards and two touchdowns. Adrian Tilford was in the mix as well, providing FAMU DRS with two touchdowns.
Cottondale's win was their fourth straight at home dating back to last season, which pushed their record up to 2-0. As for FAMU DRS, they are on an eight-game losing streak (dating back to last season) that has dropped them down to 0-2.
Cottondale will have some time to savor their victory since their next game is a little ways off: they'll take on Freeport at 7:00 p.m. on September 13th. As for FAMU DRS, they are on the road again on Friday to play Franklin County at 7:30 p.m.
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