In the late 1990’s – as the FSU football teams was well into their dynasty era of top five finishes and national titles – the city of Tallahassee was arguably the best location for college football in the country as the Noles dominated and the Florida A&M Rattlers went to the FCS playoffs six straight seasons, including a final four spot in 1999 as Florida State was winning a national crown.
While both teams took a downhill turn in the early 2000s, the Seminoeks bounced back to win a national title and ACC crowns while FAMU has continued to struggle when it comes to regaining their footing as one of the top HBCU football programs in the country.