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HBCU Football: Grading the offseason’s head coaching hires

As we count down toward the beginning of a new year, one of the questions that we can look forward to answering is how the new HBCU football coaching hires will pan out in their new homes. Of the 11 vacant head coaching jobs at the season’s conclusion, six have since been filled. Here we […]

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Albany State hires CIAA football coach to replace Quinn Gray

Albany State did not have to look long and hard for a replacement for Quinn Gray. Wednesday morning, ASU announced David Bowser as the Golden Rams’ new head football coach following Gray’s departure for his Alma mater, Florida A&M. Bowser recently served special assistant to the head coach, director of player personnel and linebackers’ coach

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HBCU football programs are betting on D2 coaches to win big. Why it’s working

The HBCU Football coaching cycle continued with the reports that Florida A&M will turn to program legend Quinn Gray to return the Rattlers to the top of Black College Football. Not only is this a homecoming for Gray, but FAMU’s newest hire marks a potential trend that is possibly just getting started; Division I HBCUs

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Quinn Gray announces departure from Albany State after 3 seasons

Albany State head football coach Quinn Gray Sr. has officially announced his departure from the team in the wake of speculation of a new coaching opportunity. This comes following reports that he is being targeted as the next head coach for his alma mater Florida A&M, who recently fired James Colzie after just two seasons.

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Florida A&M reportedly targeting Quinn Gray as new football coach

Florida A&M had reportedly identified the school’s next football coach. Days after firing James Colzie as head football coach, Football Scoop reports that the Rattlers have targeted former quarterback and current Albany State head coach Quinn Gray as their new leader. Gray, 46, starred at quarterback for FAMU from 1998 to 2001, leading the Rattlers

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Albany State star quarterback Isaiah Knowles enters transfer portal

Just two days after the Albany State Golden Rams’ historic 2025 football season came to an end in the Division II Playoffs, major changes could be coming following an announcement from one of their star players. Albany State quarterback and 2025 SIAC Offensive Player of the Year Isaiah Knowles has announced that he is entering

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Albany State succumbs to second quarter flurry in 31-24 Playoff loss to Newberry

The Albany State Golden Rams’ magical 2025 football season has come to a disappointing end, following a 31-24 loss in the Regional Final of the Division II Football Playoffs against Newberry. This loss marks Albany State’s first against a Division II opponent this year while also snapping a 10-game win streak overall. It also snapped

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Albany State eyes history as Division II Football Playoff run continues

The Albany State Golden Rams have history on their mind as their Division II Football Playoff run continues this Saturday, hosting Super Region II three-seed Newberry in the Regional Final. This matchup marks the second straight season an HBCU has advanced to the Regional final of the Division II Playoffs. Albany State is also the

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Albany State wins battle of HBCUs to advance in Division II football playoffs

The Albany State Golden Rams are moving on to the Regional Final of the Division II Football Playoffs, following a 14-12 second-round victory over the Benedict Tigers. As a result, the Golden Rams improve their overall record to 12-1, setting a new school record for wins in a season. Albany State completes a three-game sweep

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How each Division II HBCU Football Playoff team fared in the opening round

The first round of the Division II Football Playoffs has come and gone, bringing about mixed results for the five HBCUs selected to the championship field. Albany State 35, Valdosta State 30 Super Region Two number-one seed and SIAC champion Albany State survived a hard-fought battle with Division II powerhouse Valdosta State, coming away with

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