FAMU DRS was not able to break out of their rough patch on Friday as the team picked up their 12th straight defeat dating back to last season. They took a blow against the Cottondale Hornets, falling 48-16. The Baby Rattlers were in a tough position after the first half, with the score already sitting at 40-0.
Cottondale's success was the result of a balanced attack that saw several players step up, but Zacarius Collins led the charge by rushing for 150 yards and a pair of TDs while picking up 8.3 yards per carry. Those 150 rushing yards gave Collins a new career-high. Another signal caller making a difference was Nick Heinemann, who threw for 182 yards and three touchdowns while completing 85.7% of his passes.
FAMU DRS' loss dropped their record down to 0-2. As for Cottondale, the victory got them back to even at 1-1.
Coming up, FAMU DRS will face off against Franklin County at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. As for Cottondale, they will get to enjoy the win for a while: their next game is against Freeport at 7:00 p.m. on September 12.
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