FAMU football hosts Albany State to start 2026 season
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 28, 2026, 9:06 AM
Last updated Aug 28, 2026
Florida A&M University opens its 2026 football season against Albany State on August 29 at Bragg Memorial Stadium. FAMU, a Division I team, is led by new head coach Quinn Gray Sr., who previously coached Albany State. The Rattlers look to build on their history of success against the Golden Rams, holding a 13-3 all-time series lead. Albany State has a new quarterback, Jeffrey 'JD' Davis II, replacing Isaiah Knowles. The matchup is notable due to the coaching changes and the contrasting divisions of the teams involved.
- •Game scheduled for August 29 at 7 p.m. ET.
- •FAMU previously defeated Albany State 33-25 in 2025.
- •Albany State introduces a new starting quarterback.
- •FAMU aims to leverage their Division I experience.
- •Both teams are adapting under new coaching staff.
- 9:06 AMYahoo Sports — Can FAMU football avoid an upset by Albany State? Prediction
"FAMU football opens the 2026 season and the Quinn Gray Sr. era when it hosts Albany State at Bragg Memorial Stadium. Here’s our score prediction.
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