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.
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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.
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.
Transfer quarterback Isaiah Knowles is preparing to lead Florida A&M's offense in 2026, bringing back‑to‑back conference player‑of‑the‑year accolades and a focus on leadership as the team builds chemistry with new playmakers.
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 NCAA’s sanctions on Florida A&M’s football program have not driven its roster away; instead, most players are staying, boosting GPAs and rallying around new head coach Quinn Fordham Gray Sr.
Coach Quinn Fordham Gray Sr. opened his first prospect camp as Florida A&M's head coach, drawing a crowd of almost 400 players and showcasing a vision that could reshape the program's future.

Florida A&M's Rattlers will have every game of the 2026 season aired, featuring a historic broadcast agreement and the arrival of key players under new leadership.
The Rattlers' entire schedule is slated for broadcast, featuring a historic debut by Coach Quinn Gray against his former team Albany State.

The university reveals a full slate of televised matchups, including ESPN Network dates, HBCU GO streaming events, and key rivalries that will showcase the program across multiple platforms.
Florida A&M's 2026 season includes a heavy broadcast slate, new head coach Quinn Fordham Gray Sr., and high‑profile games against Miami, South Carolina State and Bethune‑Cookman.
Florida A&M prepares for its 2026 football season under new head coach Quinn Fordham Gray Sr., with a slate of camps, a high‑profile media appearance and a demanding schedule that includes South Carolina State, Miami and Bethune‑Cookman.
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.

Florida A&M University’s football team recognized 41 players for their academic performance in the spring 2026 term, including four on the Presidential List and seven on the Dean’s List, reflecting a collective GPA of 3.05.

Florida A&M Head Coach Quinn Fordham Gray Sr. revealed the 2026 summer camp lineup, featuring a women’s football experience, a prospect camp, a 7v7 skills session and a big‑man clinic, all set for June at the historic Bragg Memorial Stadium.
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.