Quinn Gray discusses FAMU football's low preseason rankings for 2026
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 15, 2026, 7:05 PM
Last updated Jul 15, 2026
Florida A&M football head coach Quinn Gray addressed the team's low preseason rankings during SWAC Media Day on July 15. The Rattlers were picked to finish fourth in the SWAC East and received no preseason All-SWAC team selections. Gray emphasized that preseason accolades are just opinions and not reflective of reality. He believes the lack of recognition could motivate his team ahead of their season opener against Albany State on August 29. Following a 5-7 season in 2025 and recent coaching changes, FAMU aims to regain respect in the conference with a revamped roster.
- •FAMU picked to finish fourth in SWAC East for 2026
- •No players named to All-SWAC preseason teams
- •Coach Gray believes preseason opinions lack validity
- •Season opener against Albany State is on August 29
- •Rattlers aim to rebuild after a 5-7 season
- 7:05 PMYahoo Sports — Why FAMU football's Quinn Gray isn't worried about preseason snubs
"Preseason accolades are "opinions," not "facts," says FAMU football coach Quinn Gray Sr. The Rattlers haven't gotten much SWAC or HBCU before kickoff.
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