Mississippi Valley State shocked the HBCU football world on Saturday, ending Florida A&M’s (FAMU) 23-game home winning streak at Bragg Memorial Stadium with a dramatic 24-21 victory. The Delta Devils, who entered the game winless and on a 15-game losing streak, toppled the defending HBCU national champions in one of the season’s most unexpected upsets.
Mississippi Valley’s triumph was fueled by a stellar first half, where they built a commanding 24-10 lead. Quarterback Ty’Jarian Williams orchestrated the offense with precision, throwing for 251 yards and two touchdowns, including a 60-yard strike to Nathan Rembert. Rembert led all receivers with 130 yards on seven catches, while the defense capitalized on key moments, recovering three FAMU fumbles.
Florida A&M, a perennial HBCU powerhouse, struggled to find their rhythm despite outgaining the Delta Devils in total yardage. Levontai Summersett and Daniel Richardson led a late charge, with Richardson connecting on a 39-yard touchdown to Jamari Gassett in the fourth quarter to pull within three points. However, Mississippi Valley’s defense stood firm, forcing a crucial turnover in the game’s final minutes to seal the historic victory.