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Without 25 players for college football season opener, Florida A&M shows 'character and resolve' in loss to North Carolina

CHAPEL HILL, N.C. -- Without 25 ineligible players, and playing with just seven available offensive linemen, Florida A&M authored an impressive performance before succumbing to North Carolina, 56-24, on Saturday night.

Quarterback Jeremy Moussa was 28-of-38 for 279 yards, two touchdowns and one interception and kept the Rattlers close in the first half before the depth and skill of the Tar Heels took over in the second.

"I can't speak enough to the character and resolve of this football team," Rattlers coach Willie Simmons said. "This is a special group of guys. We proved we belonged tonight.