FAMU to reintroduce touchdown cannon for 2026 football season
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 13, 2026, 9:03 AM
Last updated Aug 13, 2026
Florida A&M University plans to bring back its touchdown cannon for the 2026 football season at Bragg Memorial Stadium. Originally a fixture since 1986, the cannon was discontinued during FAMU's 2023 Black College Football National Championship season. Head coach Quinn Fordham Gray Sr. supports the return of this tradition, emphasizing its importance while acknowledging concerns for individuals with PTSD. The funding for the cannon was achieved through the 'Restore the Strike' campaign, which exceeded its $250,000 goal. The cannon is set to fire during FAMU's season opener against Albany State on August 29.
- •FAMU football will host Albany State on August 29.
- •Cannon was a fixture at games since 1986.
- •Funding for the cannon exceeded $250,000.
- •Quinn Fordham Gray Sr. is in his first season as head coach.
- •Concerns for PTSD victims acknowledged by Gray.
- 9:03 AMYahoo Sports — Beloved FAMU football touchdown cannon to make booming return in 2026
"The “boom” is returning to Bragg Memorial Stadium as FAMU is set to reintroduce its celebratory touchdown cannon for 2026 football games.
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