Richardson leads Florida A&M to fourth-quarter comeback victory over South Carolina State with 22-18 win

In Tallahassee, Florida, Daniel Richardson played a crucial role in leading Florida A&M to a thrilling comeback victory against South Carolina State, with a final score of 22-18 on Saturday night. This win propels Florida A&M to a 2-0 start this season, following a narrow victory over Norfolk State on August 23.
Richardson’s impressive performance included throwing two touchdown passes during the game, helping the Rattlers overcome an 11-point deficit in the fourth quarter. His pivotal plays included connecting with Koby Gross for a 29-yard touchdown pass and finding Karter Johnson from 7-yards out for another crucial score. Richardson’s total of 23 completions out of 38 attempts yielded 282 yards and three touchdowns for Florida A&M. Levontai Summersett contributed with 62 rushing yards on 11 carries.
On the opposing side, South Carolina State was led by Eric Phoenix, who completed 12 of 25 passes for 132 yards. The Bulldogs’ offense saw a strong performance from Deondre Duehart, who ran for 74 yards on 10 carries.
The game was marked by intense back-and-forth action, with South Carolina State initially taking the lead in the third quarter before Florida A&M mounted a successful comeback with Richardson orchestrating key drives and decisive plays.
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