The Maclay Marauders will face off against the FAMU DRS Baby Rattlers at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. Maclay will be strutting in after a victory while FAMU DRS will be coming in after a loss.
Maclay took a loss when they played away from home on September 6th, but their home fans gave them all the motivation they needed two weeks ago. In a tight game that could have gone either way, they made off with a 20-19 win over Valwood.
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. He really tore up the turf during one magnificent 98-yard run. Nash Beshears also helped out with an impressive 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 had to suffer through a 52-0 loss at the hands of Wakulla. The contest marked the first time this year in which the Baby Rattlers were not able to get on the board.
Maclay's victory bumped their record up to 3-1. As for FAMU DRS, their loss dropped their record down to 0-5.
Here's a few offensive stats to keep an eye on ahead of Friday's match: Maclay has been on an offensive roll this season, having averaged 370.8 total yards per game. It's a different story for FAMU DRS, though, as they've been averaging only 137.8. Will Maclay be able to march up the field at their leisure again, or will FAMU DRS flip the script?
Everything came up roses for Maclay against FAMU DRS when the teams last played back in September of 2023, as the team secured a 48-12 win. Does Maclay have another victory up their sleeve, or will FAMU DRS turn the tables on them? We'll have the answer soon enough.
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