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1954 Florida A&M Rattlers football team
| 1954 Florida A&M Rattlers football |
|---|
| Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Conference |
| 8–1 (4–0 SIAC) |
| Jake Gaither (10th season) |
| Bragg Stadium |
Nineteen lettermen returned from the 10–1 1953 squad to play for the 1954 Rattlers team.
The 1954 Florida A&M Rattlers football team was an American football team that represented Florida A&M University as a member of the Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (SIAC) during the 1954 college football season. In their 10th season under head coach Jake Gaither, the Rattlers compiled an 8–1 record, including a victory over Maryland State in the Orange Blossom Classic. The team played its home games at Bragg Stadium in Tallahassee, Florida.
The Pittsburgh Courier selected Florida A&M as Black college national co-champion in a five-way tie with four other teams. The "Pigskin Huddle" rated Florida A&M No. 2 with Tennessee A&I as the national champion.
Key players included three-time All-American and future National Football League star, left halfback Willie Galimore.
| Date | Opponent | Site | Result | Attendance | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| September 25 | Texas College* | Bragg StadiumTallahassee, FL | W 39–14 | 3,000 | |
| October 2 | at Benedict | Antisdel BowlColumbia, SC | W 26–6 | ||
| October 16 | at Morris Brown | Herndon StadiumAtlanta, GA | W 27–7 | ||
| October 23 | at Prairie View A&M* | Blackshear FieldPrairie View, TX | W 19–7 | ||
| October 30 | vs. Xavier (LA) | Gator Bowl StadiumJacksonville, FL | W 25–6 | 13,000 | |
| November 6 | North Carolina A&T* | Bragg StadiumTallahassee, FL | W 14–7 | 12,000 | |
| November 13 | Allen | Bragg StadiumTallahassee, FL | W 68–13 | ||
| November 20 | at Southern* | University StadiumBaton Rouge, LA | L 23–59 | ||
| December 4 | vs. Maryland State* | Burdine StadiumMiami, FL (Orange Blossom Classic) | W 67–19 | 41,179 | |
| *Non-conference gameHomecoming |
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