Rattlers Set to Host Albany State in Season Opener
Florida A&M Rattlers open the 2026 season against Albany State, a clash that pits Division I experience against a revamped Division II squad.
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Florida A&M Rattlers open the 2026 season against Albany State, a clash that pits Division I experience against a revamped Division II squad.
Florida A&M Rattlers have released their 2026 depth chart, spotlighting new quarterback Isaiah Knowles, running back Jamal Hailey and a defensive line anchored by Antonio Camon Jr. and Mazio Randall.
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.

The Rattlers opened their preseason with a lively scrimmage at Bragg Memorial Stadium, featuring a touchdown pass, a key sack, and coach Quinn Gray’s assessment of the team’s readiness for the upcoming game against Albany State.
Redshirt senior Jamal Hailey will anchor Florida A&M’s high‑tempo offense in 2026, building on a 157‑yard, three‑touchdown game and a new fast‑paced scheme under Coach Quinn Fordham Gray Sr.
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.
Florida A&M University’s 2026 preseason camp, led by head coach Quinn Fordham Gray Sr. and quarterback Isaiah Knowles, blends a revamped offensive scheme with a competitive secondary, all while navigating an NCAA postseason ban and aiming for top SWAC and FCS rankings.
Despite being picked fourth in the SWAC East and lacking any All‑SWAC preseason selections, the Florida A&M Rattlers are using the skepticism surrounding their program as motivation for a turnaround under new head coach Quinn Fordham Gray Sr.
The Rattlers open the 2026 season without any preseason All‑SWAC representatives, yet standout players and a new head coach set the stage for a competitive campaign.
The Florida A&M football team posted a 3.05 team GPA for the spring 2026 semester, a significant rise from 2.57 the previous fall, as new head coach Quinn Fordham Gray Sr. steers the program toward academic and athletic renewal.