FAMU Rattlers Aim to Rise Again After Turbulent Season
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.
Aug 2, 2026
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FAMU Rattlers Aim to Defy Preseason Doubts Ahead of 2026 Season
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.
Jul 27, 2026
FAMU Football Faces Postseason Ban but Eyes Top Rankings
Florida A&M's football program is barred from the 2026 postseason due to APR violations, yet head coach Quinn Fordham Gray Sr. says the team will chase top spots in the SWAC East, HBCU polls and FCS rankings while using the ban as motivation.
Jul 26, 2026
FAMU Rattlers Ranked 10th in Groundbreaking Black College Football Preseason Poll
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.
Jul 9, 2026
FAMU Football’s Legendary Coaching Legacies: From Gaither to Simmons
From Jake Gaither’s historic dynasty to Willie Simmons’s recent Celebration Bowl triumph, Florida A&M’s football program boasts a lineage of coaching excellence that spans decades.
Jul 2, 2026
FAMU Rattlers Gear Up for 2026 Season with New Coach and Key Players at SWAC Media Day
Florida A&M’s Rattlers prepare for a pivotal 2026 season, highlighted by a strong returning core and a new coaching direction showcased at SWAC Media Day.
Jun 29, 2026
FAMU Football Program Faces NCAA Sanctions Over Academic Performance
Level Two sanctions will bar Florida A&M from postseason play in 2026 and spring practice in 2027, prompting a renewed focus on academic excellence under new leadership.
May 13, 2026