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HOUSTON — Florida A&M and Jackson State are two of HBCU football's top teams this season. In Week 7, the jungle predators will rest before their epic SWAC East clash in Week 8 in Jackson, Mississippi.

Florida A&M Rattlers dropped a tough road game Saturday, losing to Jackson State 35-21 after leading late in the game. JSU trailed for the majority of the second half 21-20, but two defensive turnovers in the last four minutes of the game,

The SWAC East foes put on 28 points of offense in the first Quarter. After the Rattlers accepted the kickoff, they quickly opened the game with a three-and-out. Jackson State marc