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The inaugural Black College Football preseason poll places Florida A&M at No. 10, following a 5‑7 season and the hiring of Gray, who will be joined by quarterback Isaiah Knowles and defensive end Antonio Camon Jr. at SWAC Media Day.
A look at the new talent influx and returning faces shaping the Rattlers' upcoming season.
A deep pool of returning quarterback talent promises an exciting 2026 season in the Big Bend region, highlighted by dual‑threat stars and a community prediction game.
Isaiah Knowles, a two‑time conference Offensive Player of the Year at Albany State, has transferred to Florida A&M to work under head coach Quinn Fordham Gray Sr. He is using the offseason to build chemistry with new teammates and refine the offensive scheme that helped the program rank among the nation’s top scoring attacks in Division II.
The Tallahassee Democrat unveils its 2026 All-Big Bend Baseball Team, spotlighting top players and coaches from across the region.
Former Heisman Trophy quarterback Charlie Ward, now head coach of Florida A&M, will run his inaugural team basketball camp from June 5 to June 7, featuring six games per team, certified referees, and hands‑on coaching by staff and current Rattler players.
Deontavis Cooper, a highly touted recruit for Tulane University's 2026 class, died in a single‑vehicle accident shortly after graduating from Thomas County Central High School. His coach, Kanan Ray, and university officials remembered his passion, infectious personality, and resilience.