Quinn Gray makes emotional coaching debut for FAMU against Albany State
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 30, 2026, 9:03 AM
Last updated Aug 30, 2026

Quinn Gray Sr. debuted as Florida A&M's head football coach on August 29, leading the Rattlers to a 20-7 victory over Albany State at Bragg Memorial Stadium. Gray, a former FAMU quarterback, expressed deep emotions reflecting on his late father's influence. The Rattlers' defense shone with 10 sacks, with Antonio Camon Jr. contributing three. Gray's concern was the limited scoring, hoping for more usage of FAMU’s newly reinstalled touchdown cannon. The Rattlers face South Carolina State in the Orange Blossom Classic on September 6.
- •FAMU defeated Albany State 20-7 in Gray's coaching debut.
- •The game attracted 14,047 fans to Bragg Memorial Stadium.
- •Gray emphasized the need for more scoring to use the touchdown cannon.
- •FAMU's next game is against South Carolina State on September 6.
- 9:03 AMYahoo Sports — Quinn Gray filled with emotions at FAMU football debut vs Albany State
"Quinn Gray Sr.’s FAMU football coaching debut was ‘emotional’ for many reasons on Saturday as his Rattlers defeated the Albany State Golden Rams 20-7.
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