Florida A&M highlights three coaching staffs that shaped football legacy
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 2, 2026, 10:03 AM
Last updated Jul 2, 2026
Florida A&M celebrates its football history, showcasing three influential coaching staffs that shaped its tradition of excellence. The program started in 1938 under William Bell, later reaching prominence with Jake Gaither, who led the team to six Black College national titles. Rudy Hubbard's staff in 1978 secured the inaugural NCAA Division I-AA National Championship. Currently, Quinn Fordham Gray Sr. takes the helm, succeeding Willie Simmons, aiming to continue building on the program's rich legacy.
- •FAMU football first fielded a team in 1938 under William Bell.
- •Jake Gaither led FAMU to six Black College national championships.
- •Rudy Hubbard's 1978 team won the inaugural NCAA Division I-AA National Championship.
- •Quinn Fordham Gray Sr. is the new head coach as of 2023.
- •FAMU has produced numerous All-Americans and Hall of Fame players.
- 10:03 AMYahoo Sports — These three coaching staffs changed Florida A&M football forever
"Here are the three best Florida A&M Rattlers football program coaching staffs ever.
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