Football Preview: Maclay Marauders vs. FAMU DRS Baby Rattlers
The Maclay Marauders will challenge the FAMU DRS Baby Rattlers at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. FAMU DRS took a loss in their last contest and will be looking to turn the tables on Maclay, who comes in off a win.
Maclay took a loss when they played away from home on September 6th, but their home fans gave them all the motivation they needed last Friday. They won a match that couldn't have been any closer, slipping by Valwood 20-19.
George Grant was his usual excellent self, rushing for 142 yards and two touchdowns on only 11 carries, while also throwing for 195 yards on 18 of 31 attempts. His longest rush was for an incredible 98 yards. Nash Beshears did his part to keep the secondary busy, picking up 91 receiving yards.
Meanwhile, FAMU DRS was not able to break out of their rough patch on Friday as the team picked up their 11th straight defeat dating back to last season. They were outmatched by Wakulla on the road and fell 52-0. The matchup marked the first time this year in which the Baby Rattlers were not able to get on the board.
Maclay's win bumped their record up to 3-1. As for FAMU DRS, their loss dropped their record down to 0-5.
Friday's game might be decided in the trenches. Maclay has been excellent on the ground this season, having averaged 155.3 rushing yards per game. It's a different story for FAMU DRS, though, as they've been averaging only 77.6. How will they fare against such a dominant running game?
Everything came up roses for Maclay against FAMU DRS in their previous matchup back in September of 2023 as the squad secured a 48-12 victory. Will Maclay repeat their success, or does FAMU DRS have a new game plan this time around? We'll find out soon enough.
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