Ward Returns to Battle FSU

Charlie Ward, Heisman winner and Florida State legend, returns to his alma mater’s court next season as head coach of Florida A&M, set to face the Seminoles in the Orion180 Tip-Off Classic on November 2nd — his first official game against his former school. The matchup reignites a rivalry marked by chaos, recalling a 1991 game that ended in forfeit after a brawl left Florida A&M short-handed. Ward’s first year at FAMU showed promise: 15-16 overall, 11-7 in conference, and a thrilling semifinal loss by three points. Meanwhile, Florida State also finished strong at 18-15, falling in a one-point heartbreaker to Duke. Both teams are hungry, both have history — and this game promises more than just basketball. Support the show:Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/39059f9d35c803ba