FAMU coach Quinn Gray advocates for higher payouts in money games
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 14, 2026, 5:58 PM
Last updated Sep 14, 2026
Florida A&M head coach Quinn Gray addressed the financial implications of guarantee games for FCS and HBCU programs. Following a significant loss to Miami, where FAMU was defeated 77-7, Gray emphasized the need for larger financial compensation, suggesting a target of $850,000 to $1 million per game. He argued that increased payouts could enhance player recruitment and support the team's overall competitiveness. The Rattlers are set to face Tennessee State on September 19 for the first matchup between the teams since 2017.
- •FAMU lost 77-7 to Miami on September 10.
- •Quinn Gray seeks $850,000 to $1 million per game from guarantee matches.
- •Financial gains often primarily benefit athletics departments.
- •FAMU will play Tennessee State on September 19.
- •The last meeting between FAMU and TSU was in 2017.
- 5:58 PMYahoo Sports — FAMU football coach Quinn Gray wants bigger payouts for 'money games'
"FAMU football head coach Quinn Gray Sr. discussed how money games could better suit the FCS and HBCU programs moving forward. His thoughts:
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