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Hired to rebuild a program burdened by academic penalties, Gray is reviving tradition, securing funding and leaning on a legacy of coaches to steer Florida A&M back to competitiveness.
From the shadow of a legendary high school coach to the bright lights of Tallahassee, Quinn Fordham Gray Sr. steps onto the sideline at Ken Riley Field, ready to write the next chapter of his family's football story.
The Florida A&M Rattlers open the 2026 season on August 29 against Albany State, led by first‑year head coach Quinn Fordham Gray Sr., who brings a championship pedigree from Albany State. The Rattlers face a 12‑game schedule that is fully televised, return key players, and navigate an NCAA postseason ban while targeting a winning record.
Florida A&M Rattlers concluded a preseason training camp with a mock game at Bragg Memorial Stadium, highlighting turnovers, breakout performances by Kieren Jackson and Armand Burris, and a confident Isaiah Knowles as the team prepares to open the 2026 season against Albany State on Aug. 29.
Florida A&M announced that Isaiah Knowles will lead the 2026 roster as its starting quarterback, highlighting his SIAC Offensive Player of the Year honors, a national championship, and a move that sets up a season‑opening showdown with his former team.
Coach Quinn Fordham Gray Sr. will join ESPN's Paul Finebaum on August 4 to talk about Florida A&M's upcoming football campaign, his championship background, and the team's schedule.
After a 5‑7 finish and an NCAA academic ban, Florida A&M’s football program is reshaping its roster and leadership as it prepares for the 2026 season.
The fan‑voted honor spotlights Horne’s dual‑threat season, while runners‑up Blake Bryant and Brock Johnson also posted eye‑catching numbers that turned heads across the state.
The first unified poll, backed by four NCAA conferences, places South Carolina State at No. 1 in Division I FCS and Johnson C. Smith at the summit of Division II, signaling a breakthrough season for HBCU football.
The school announced King’s appointment, highlighting his playing background, overseas professional career, and recent tenure at Heritage High as he steps into the role vacated by longtime coach Al Young.
Florida A&M's Rattlers will have every game of the 2026 season aired, featuring a historic broadcast agreement and the arrival of key players under new leadership.
Canton, Ohio will welcome the Black College Football Hall of Fame Classic on September 6, featuring Johnson C. Smith and Albany State in a highly anticipated matchup that caps a four‑day festival of sport, career development and cultural homage.
Albany State University will discontinue its women's soccer program and introduce men's and women's indoor track and field for the 2026‑27 academic year, a move driven by conference alignment and resource planning.
Florida A&M prepares for its 2026 football season under new head coach Quinn Fordham Gray Sr., with a slate of camps, a high‑profile media appearance and a demanding schedule that includes South Carolina State, Miami and Bethune‑Cookman.