Florida A&M football got another simulated look at its 2025 team.
On Thursday, the Rattlers had their second scrimmage of spring camp on Ken Riley Field at Bragg Memorial Stadium.
“I always like to see us run around and be physical. At times, we did that today. At times, we did not. Overall, we had some highs and lows,” FAMU head coach James Colzie III told the Tallahassee Democrat after the scrimmage.
“Defensively, we did some things early. Offensively, we had some success late. From what I saw, we did some good things but need to improve on others,” the second-year head coach added.
Thursday’s scrimmage emphasized situational football.
For example, at some points, FAMU would place the ball on certain parts of the field or dial up plays for scenarios on specific downs.
“It’s always a work in progress when you’re working in situations because you got plays you want to run,” Colzie explained. “But there are also situations that you have to make sure you take care of at important moments in the football game. We really stress down and distance, situations, and having the best 11 on the field regardless of the situation.”
FAMU football's defense on fire at start of second scrimmage
The opening portion of Thursday’s scrimamge belonged to the FAMU defense.
The FAMU defense broke down offensive plays by raiding the backfield or tight coverage in the secondary.
“That’s what we want to be. We want to fly around and pressure the quarterback,” Colzie said.
FAMU starting linebacker Nay’Ron Jenkins credited the preparation for the defensive performance on Thursday.
Jenkins, a rising senior, said he and his teammates relayed messages and defensive cues to each other on the field well.
“We were just trusting our training. We got out there and flew around because we were comfortable in what we were doing,” Jenkins said. “Communication is key on defense. Good things happen when you communicate.”
Now, the Rattlers defense wants steadiness.
