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FAMU Football: New Era Begins Against Albany State
30 Aug
Summary
- Florida A&M opens 2026 season Saturday, August 30th.
- Quarterback Isaiah Knowles leads the Rattlers offense.
- The game will stream exclusively on SWAC TV.
The Florida A&M Rattlers are set to begin their 2026 football season on Saturday, August 30th. They will face Albany State at Bragg Memorial Stadium in Tallahassee, Florida. This season opener marks the debut of a new-look FAMU team.
Quarterback Isaiah Knowles will lead the Rattlers offense. Knowles had a productive 2025 season, throwing for 2,100 yards with 18 touchdowns. He is joined in the backfield by Jamal Hailey and Vanderbilt transfer Chase Gillespie.
The game against Albany State, scheduled for a 7 p.m. ET start, will not be on traditional television. Instead, it will be exclusively available via livestream on SWAC TV. This marks the first game under new head coach Quinn Gray, who previously coached Albany State.
FAMU is predicted to win against Albany State with a score of 34-13. This projection considers the advantage FAMU's new coach and quarterback have, as they are familiar with the system previously implemented at Albany State.
