Quinn Fordham Gray Sr., the newly appointed head coach of Florida A&M’s football program, is set to sit down with ESPN’s Paul Finebaum on August 4 at 4:30 p.m. Eastern Time. The interview will give fans a first‑look at Gray’s vision for the Rattlers as they prepare for the 2026 campaign.
Gray, a Florida A&M alumnus and Hall of Fame former quarterback, signed a five‑year, $1.4 million contract to lead the team. His hiring follows a five‑year tenure at Albany State, where he guided the Bulldogs to a Black College Football National Championship in 2025 and earned a reputation for disciplined, hard‑nosed play.
A Milestone for the Rattlers
The Rattlers finished the 2024 season with a 5‑7 record, a result that left the program hungry for improvement. Training camp opened on August 3, with the first day spent in practice shells, signaling a focus on fundamentals as the squad looks to translate offseason work into on‑field success.
The 2026 schedule opens on August 29 at home against Albany State at Ken Riley Field in Tallahassee’s Bragg Memorial Stadium. Subsequent matchups include road games against South Carolina State, Miami, Tennessee State, Alabama A&M and other conference rivals, setting up a demanding but promising slate.
Gray’s appearance on Finebaum’s show comes at a pivotal moment for the SWAC, as the conference seeks to elevate its national profile. The Rattlers, under Gray’s leadership, hope to build on the momentum of recent championships and return to the upper tier of college football.
The upcoming season will test Gray’s strategies and the team’s resilience, but the excitement surrounding his debut has already captured the attention of fans and analysts alike.