TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (WCTV) - Florida A&M has parted ways with head football coach James Colzie after two seasons on the job, according to a release from FAMU Athletics.

“Coach Colzie’s leadership during a period of transition and uncertainty provided stability and focus for our student athletes,” the release said. “We wish him continued success in his future endeavors.”

The Rattlers are coming off a 5-7 campaign with a 4-4 record in SWAC play with back-to-back losses to end the season, dropping the Florida Classic to arch-rival Bethune-Cookman and the season finale against Mississippi Valley State, the program’s second loss to the Delta Devils in as many seasons.

Colzie was a defensive assistant under Willie Simmons on the Highest of Seven Hills and was named interim head coach in January

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