The 2025 Florida high school football season continues with a non-conference matchup as the FAMU DRS Baby Rattlers host the Cottondale Hornets on Friday, August 29, 2025, at 7:00 PM. Both teams sit at 0-1 and are eager to secure their first victory of the new season.
Game Details
○ Matchup: Cottondale (Cottondale, FL) vs FAMU DRS (Tallahassee, FL)
○ Date & Time: Friday, August 29, 2025 – 7:00 PM
○ Location: FAMU DRS, Tallahassee, FL
○ Live Coverage: Follow live scores on MaxPreps
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Cottondale Hornets
The Hornets come in ranked #8,536 nationally, #428 in Florida, and #21 in their class. Cottondale showed offensive flashes in a 33-28 loss, but defensive lapses proved costly. The Hornets will aim to clean up mistakes and build on their offensive momentum.
○ 2025 Record: 0-1
○ National Rank: #8,536
○ State Rank: #428 (FL)
○ Class Rank: #21
○ Strengths: Offensive balance, strong effort in opener, motivated to rebound
○ Key to Win: Tighten defensive execution and protect the football
FAMU DRS Baby Rattlers
The Baby Rattlers enter ranked #12,638 nationally, #554 in Florida, and #46 in their class. After a 44-6 loss at home, FAMU DRS will look to regroup and rely on its playmakers to spark improvement on both sides of the ball.
○ 2025 Record: 0-1
○ National Rank: #12,638
○ State Rank: #554 (FL)
○ Class Rank: #46
○ Strengths: Home-field advantage, athletic playmakers, ability to improve quickly
○ Key to Win: Find offensive consistency and limit explosive plays defensively
Rankings & Records
| Team | National Rank | State Rank | Class Rank | Record | PF | PA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cottondale Hornets | 8,536 | 428 (FL) | 21 | 0-1 | 28 | 33 |
| FAMU DRS Baby Rattlers | 12,638 | 554 (FL) | 46 | 0-1 | 6 | 44 |
Abu Sayem is a sports enthusiast and writer who enjoys sharing stories about high school athletics. He is passionate about celebrating the teamwork, dedication, and spirit of young athletes.
