FAMU Ends Radio Era, Turns to Television for 2026 Football Season
The university is shifting all 2026 football games to television and streaming platforms, ending a long‑standing radio partnership and sparking disappointment among fans.
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The university is shifting all 2026 football games to television and streaming platforms, ending a long‑standing radio partnership and sparking disappointment among fans.
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.
Florida A&M opens its 2026 campaign on Aug. 29 against Albany State, with coach Quinn Fordham Gray Sr. evaluating a revamped roster, a competitive wide‑receiver group and a deep defensive end pool.
Henry Burris, a Canadian Football League Hall of Famer and former Florida A&M offensive coordinator, has founded A1R Academy, a quarterback development program that blends in‑person and virtual training. The venture reflects his transition from coaching to media and family life while planning expansion across Florida and Canada.
The Rattlers will showcase their new coach and roster pieces at the upcoming SWAC Media Day, aiming to turn past setbacks into a competitive future.
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.
Florida A&M's baseball program is reshaping its lineup after a wave of transfers, while coach Shouppe looks to a talented incoming class featuring Christian Sheffield.
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.
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.
Sophomore third baseman Jay Campbell has announced his entry into the NCAA Transfer Portal, concluding a 2026 campaign that saw him lead Florida A&M in key offensive categories and earn All‑SWAC honors.
Florida A&M and Alabama State will meet Thursday evening in the SWAC baseball championship at Rickwood Field, seeking their second title for FAMU and adding to Alabama State’s storied conference legacy.
Jackson McKenzie hit for the cycle as Florida A&M routed Southern 15-6 in the SWAC Tournament, with the team now poised for a championship showdown.
The Florida A&M baseball team, seeded third in the SWAC Tournament, blends a stingy pitching staff with a modest offense, hoping to navigate a tough bracket and claim another championship.
Florida A&M survived a 16‑inning showdown, with Josue Figueroa scoring the winning run on a wild pitch. The victory extends a six‑game winning streak into the upcoming SWAC Tournament in Birmingham.