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 match 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 two weeks ago. They won a matchup that couldn't have been any closer, slipping by Valwood 20-19.
George Grant continued his habit of posting crazy stat lines, 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. Maclay also got help from Nash Beshears, who showed off his sure hands for 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 loss dating back to last season. They were outmatched by Wakulla on the road and fell 52-0. 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 defeat dropped their record down to 0-5.
Here's a few offensive stats to keep an eye on ahead of Friday's game: 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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