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Florida A&M will receive a $720,000 payment for its Week 2 football game against the No. 7 Miami Hurricanes, with an additional $40,000 earmarked for the Marching 100 band, while the Rattlers prepare to face a top‑ranked opponent under uncertain quarterback conditions.
South Carolina State secured a 28‑13 win over Florida A&M in the Orange Blossom Classic, with Mason Pickett Hicks named MVP after a 210‑yard rushing performance.
The opening games of the 2023–24 college football season in Tallahassee brought together supporters from Florida State University and Florida A&M University, sparking excitement, unity, and a renewed sense of rivalry.
On August 29, 2026, Quinn Fordham Gray Sr. opened his coaching tenure with a 20‑7 victory over his former team, Albany State, while reflecting on his father’s absence and the program’s future.
After a brief interruption, Florida A&M University has renewed its agreement with Cumulus Media to broadcast Rattlers football games on 96.1 JAMZ FM, reviving a decades‑long tradition.
Florida A&M University renews its radio partnership with 96.1 Jamz, expanding live Rattlers football broadcasts to a nationwide audience through multiple platforms.
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.
Florida State and Florida A&M open their 2026 campaigns at home, each battling distinct challenges as they seek to restore momentum and 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.
Benjamin Ndour, a 6‑foot‑9 forward from Dakar, Senegal, has signed with Florida A&M University, adding size, experience and shooting range to the Rattlers' roster. His international background and versatile skill set reflect a new recruiting strategy under head coach Charlie Ward.
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.
Mike Peterson Jr., a redshirt freshman wide receiver, has quickly become one of the most talked‑about players during Florida A&M’s preseason camp. His ascent is rooted in a familiar relationship with first‑year head coach Quinn Fordham Gray Sr. and receivers coach Ron Dugans, who recruited him after seeing his work ethic and skill set. At 6‑foot‑1 and 170 pounds, Peterson combines speed with a knack for creating separation and making contested catches, traits that have earned him praise from teammates and coaches alike. The Rattlers’ receiving corps, which boasts 15 players, blends veteran transfers with promising freshmen such as Kieren Jackson, Quan Lee and Corey ‘Deuce’ Petty, giving Peterson a deep pool of talent to complement. The team is using the next few weeks to iron out consistency and chemistry, highlighted by a mock scrimmage scheduled for August 22, before opening the 2026 season against Albany State and other SWAC opponents. Beyond the field, Peterson stresses the importance of being a good teammate and a positive influence, a mindset shaped in part by his father, former Jaguar Mike Peterson Sr., who also shared a locker room with Coach Gray.
After the NCAA granted Nay’Ron Jenkins an additional season, the former Rattlers captain will rejoin the lineup, bringing his proven tackle record and leadership under new coordinator Ryan Lewis Sr.
The 2026 season sees the Florida A&M Rattlers facing 12 opponents, highlighted by rivalries with South Carolina State and Bethune‑Cookman, and a slate of homecoming games against Arkansas‑Pine Bluff, Alabama State and Jackson State.
Florida A&M University will reactivate its iconic touchdown cannon for the 2026 football season, reviving a tradition that dates back to 1986 and celebrating the team's upcoming schedule of HBCU rivalries.
The university is shifting all 2026 football games to television and streaming platforms, ending a long‑standing radio partnership and sparking disappointment among fans.
The University of Tennessee Lady Vols have announced a challenging nonconference slate for 2026‑27, featuring nine home games, four road trips, a neutral‑site showdown and contests against four NCAA tournament teams, including powerhouses UCLA, UConn and Virginia Tech.
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.
Florida A&M University’s baseball program celebrates the inclusion of William Brown, Caleb Granger, Jay Campbell and Jackson McKenzie in the 2026 HBCU Swingman Classic, an event organized by Ken Griffey Jr. that offers HBCU athletes a unique platform to compete and connect with MLB legends.
Florida A&M’s football squad opened its first full‑pad training session on Aug. 5, 2024, setting the tone for a schedule that includes a preseason scrimmage, multiple SWAC matchups and a homecoming showdown.
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.
Florida A&M head coach Quinn Gray has reinstated an old‑school preseason practice of housing the team in Sampson Hall dormitory, a move inspired by his former coach Billy Joe, to deepen bonds before the 2026 season.
The Gainesville Sun’s latest rankings spotlight nine defensive linemen who excelled in 2025, featuring sack leaders, tackle machines and early college recruits across the region.
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.