ORLANDO — As much as quarterback Curtis Pulley likes to run the ball, you'd think that the FAMU offensive line is laboring more than it has before he took over as starter. No way, said left guard Anthony Collins.

"We just stay on our (defensive) guys the whole time while he is back there in the pocket," Collins said. "If he drops back and none of the receivers are opened, it's natural for our guys to create a passing lane.

"We don't have to work too hard. We just go out there and block. It's great looking up and seeing him running down the field to score a touchdown."

Pulley rushed against for 171 yards against Bethune-Cookman on Saturday, including two touchdowns. His second run of 51 yards helped FAMU to a 31-0 lead in the second quarter.

Pulley gave way to Eddie Battle in the fourth quarter. So what changes for the offensive line when Battle came in to mop up?

"We're still going to block the same run no matter who is the quarterback," said right guards Onuche Oyibo. "It doesn't matter if it's Curtis Pulley or Eddie."

To all that, Pulley said thanks you, guys.

"That's a great group of line men I have in front of me," he said.

A Classic home

A family somewhere in Orlando will have a new home, thanks to the efforts of representatives from both schools that played in the Florida Classic on Saturday. The project got underway as a prelude to the game Friday, with the house being framed on a corner lot just outside of the Citrus Bowl.

The projects came about through a partnership between the NCAA and Habitat for Humanity International. The house will be moved to a permanent location following the Classic.

"We're really excited about this build as it broadens the reach of the NCAA and Habitat for Humanity partnership to include our HBCU membership," said Charlotte Westerhaus, NCAA vice-president of diversity and inclusion.

"We are thrilled to partner with the NCAA and Habitat for Humanity International for the Florida Classic, "said Lynn Ivanek, development director for Habitat for Humanity Orlando. "It's partnerships like this that build community and raise awareness for our mission to build simple, decent, affordable homes for hard working, low-income families."