FAMU QB Dustin Fletcher steps up after Knowles' season-ending injury
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 16, 2026, 9:06 AM
Last updated Sep 16, 2026
Florida A&M University quarterback Dustin Fletcher will take over as starter after Isaiah Knowles suffered a season-ending thumb injury. Fletcher previously played as backup in the loss against South Carolina State on September 6. He made his first start in a challenging matchup against the Miami Hurricanes, completing 8 of 17 passes for 33 yards and gaining 24 rushing yards. The Rattlers aim to improve in their upcoming games under Fletcher's leadership, as he transitions into this unexpected role.
- •Dustin Fletcher replaces injured Isaiah Knowles as starting QB.
- •Fletcher completed 6 of 8 passes for 68 yards in relief duty.
- •FAMU lost to South Carolina State 31-13 before facing Miami.
- •Rattlers lost to Miami 77-7 in Fletcher's first start.
- •Fletcher transferred from The Citadel and is pursuing a master's degree.
- 9:06 AMYahoo Sports — FAMU football QB Dustin Fletcher living a long-awaited dream
"FAMU football quarterback Dustin Fletcher will lead in place of injured Isaiah Knowles. Fletcher has big shoes to fill in the full-circle opportunity.
Sources
External linksOriginal reporting and copyright belong to the linked sources. SportsNewsReport.com aggregates and links — it does not republish full articles.
Related Stories
Last 14 days
NFL•Sep 16, 2026, 10:00 AMCleveland Browns news: Week 2 expectations, identity issue, roster moves, and more
NFL•Sep 16, 2026, 10:00 AMExamining biggest Lions tendencies before TNF’s game vs. Bills
Football•Sep 16, 2026, 10:00 AMWednesday Dawg Bites Sees No Reason To Avoid Comparisons To Greatness
NFL•Sep 16, 2026, 10:00 AMGiants news: Looking ahead to the Rams
NFL•Sep 16, 2026, 10:00 AMCarrington Valentine got picked on in the red zone vs. the Vikings
NFL•Sep 16, 2026, 10:00 AMDrew Brees almost unretired at age 47 to replace Broncos’ Bo Nix in 2025 AFC Championship Game