1954 Florida A&M Rattlers football team
| 1954 Florida A&M Rattlers football | |
|---|---|
Black college national co-champion SIAC champion | |
Orange Blossom Classic, W 67–19 vs. Maryland State | |
| Conference | Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Conference |
| Record | 8–1 (4–0 SIAC) |
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| Home stadium | Bragg Stadium |
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.