US EditionRJ Johnson III, Jamal Hailey lead Florida A&M to 43-35 victory over Southern
Jamal Hailey rushed for 157 yards and three touchdowns as Florida A&M improved to 2-1 in Southwestern Athletic Conference play.
- On Saturday, Florida A&M beat Southern 43-35 at A.W. Mumford Stadium, led by RJ Johnson III and Jamal Hailey with passing and rushing scores.
- Southern, under interim coach Darren Morris, struggled with a six-game losing streak and coaching change, allowing Florida A&M to build early momentum.
- RJ Johnson III completed 22 of 32 passes for 287 yards and a rushing score, while Jamal Hailey scored multiple touchdowns and Goldie Lawrence caught a 74-yard touchdown.
- The victory moved Florida A&M Rattlers to a 3-4 overall mark and 2-1 in the Southwestern Athletic Conference, while Southern Jaguars fell to one and seven and will next face Arkansas-Pine Bluff at 2 p.m. on Saturday at Simmons Bank Field.
- The fourth quarter saw two long touchdowns within 2:25—a 39-yard run and a 74-yard catch—that shifted momentum as Southern mounted a late 75-yard touchdown drive, coach McNair said, `Thought the guys prepared themselves very well.
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