Florida A&M wide receiver Armand Burris absolutely balled out last Friday, delivering a clutch 28-27 triumph over Alabama State with a pair of unbelievable fourth-quarter touchdown catches, and the entire Black College Football world is taking notice.
From Scarcity to Stardom: How Burris Blew Up in Montgomery
This wasn’t just some ordinary game for Burris, a redshirt sophomore from Lincolnshire, Illinois. He had seen scarce playing time on offense, mostly contributing on special teams. But when the Rattlers needed him most in Montgomery, he showed up HUGE. We’re talking back-to-back fourth-quarter drives where he snagged an 88-yard touchdown pass, then followed it up with an 89-yard bomb from quarterback Armond Parker. Seriously, what a performance! Those scores were pure electricity, moving the Rattlers ahead in that nail-biting one-point comeback victory. Not only did they spoil Alabama State’s homecoming, but it also secured FAMU their first SWAC win of the season and, even better, snapped their four-game losing streak. Coach Quinn Fordham Gray Sr. didn’t mince words on Monday, saying, “That kid has done a tremendous job of coming to work every day, putting his head down, and doing the things that’s asked of him.” You love to see that kind of dedication pay off!
The Awards Are Piling Up After His Electrifying Performance
After a showing like that, it’s no surprise the honors are rolling in. On Monday, Burris was officially named the SWAC Offensive Player of the Week, BOXTOROW’s HBCU National Player of the Week, and got the same honor from the CFB Network. He even snagged an honorable mention for Opta Analyst’s NCAA Division I Football Championship Subdivision Player of the Week. For the season so far, Burris has eight catches, leading FAMU with 242 receiving yards, and is tied for a team-high two receiving touchdowns. Think about that: two catches in one game account for nearly all his season’s TDs and a massive chunk of his yardage. That’s clutch!
What’s next for FAMU (2-4 overall, 1-1 in SWAC)? They’re heading to Jackson, Mississippi, this Saturday, October 17th, to face off against Jackson State (5-1, 2-1 in SWAC) in another massive SWAC matchup. Kickoff is at 3 p.m. Eastern Time, and you can catch it on ESPN+. Can FAMU build on this insane momentum and pull off another upset on Jackson State’s homecoming? You know everyone will be watching to see what Burris does next!
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