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The FAMU Rattlers football team will be facing the Division I-A (FBS) South Florida Bulls two times over the next five years.

USF will host both games, one on Sept. 17, 2011 and Sept. 5, 2015.

“We couldn’t be more excited about rekindling the series with FAMU,” Woolard said. “Getting the chance to host FAMU will be great for both fan bases, the city of Tampa and football in Florida. FAMU has one of the richest traditions in the state and it is another great opportunity for Tampa to host what should be both a great football game and a great event for the community.”

The last time the Rattlers faced the Bulls was in 2005 at Raymond James Stadium with the Bulls winning in convincing fashion 37-3.

The lone meeting between the two teams marked the first time that tickets in the upper deck at Raymond James Stadium were made available for a USF game, resulting in a crowd of over 43,000 fans.

“This is a great opportunity for us to play another school from the state of Florida,” said FAMU Director of Athletics Derek Horne. “We have so many fans in the Tampa area, so we’re excited that they’ll have the opportunity to come out and see the team. It also will be a great opportunity for the young men on our football team to face a BIG EAST team. We couldn’t be happier about coming to Tampa to play USF not only next season, but in 2015 as well.”