WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. (AP)—Curtis Pulley threw for three touchdowns and LeRoy Vann had two punt returns for scores to lead Florida A&M to a 34-10 win over Winston-Salem on Thursday night.
Pulley completed 17 of 21 passes for 209 yards for the Rattlers (2-0), who never trailed in the game. Florida A&M took a 21-3 lead in the third quarter after Vann scored on punt returns of 95 and 80 yards.
Kevin Elliott caught six passes for 86 yards and a touchdown for the Rattlers. Issac West also had 80 yards receiving on six catches and a score.
Branden Williams was 14 of 21 for 129 yards, including a 17-yard passing score to Dominique Fitzgerald for the Rams (0-2) in the third. Cedrick Hickman led Winston-Salem with 67 yards rushing on 17 carries.
Updated Sep 10, 11:38 pm EDT
Head to Head - Week 2
| Team | Total Yds | Pass Yds | Rush Yds | First Downs | 3rdD% | Pen./Yds | Turnovers | Time of Poss. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Florida A&M | 291 | 209 | 82 | 14 | 58.3% | 8/68 | 1 | 28:18 |
| Winston-Salem State | 218 | 135 | 83 | 15 | 50.0% | 7/53 | 0 | 31:42 |