Quinn Gray’s Shocking Move: Is FAMU the Next Stop After Albany State Exit?
Quinn Gray’s name is buzzing again around the Florida A&M campus, stirring up speculation that the former standout Rattler quarterback might be gearing up for a return—this time as head coach. After steering Albany State to a stellar 24-11 record over three seasons and delivering that program’s most victorious year in history, Gray announced his departure on December 15, leaving behind a legacy that’s hard to ignore. As FAMU searches for a successor to James Colzie III, who was let go just days earlier, Gray’s roots run deep in Tallahassee, where he once called the shots as associate head coach and offensive coordinator. The timing couldn’t be more crucial with the transfer portal opening soon and a rebuilding challenge ahead following last season’s uncharacteristic stumble. Everyone’s asking—could this be the fresh start the Rattlers need? Only time will tell. LEARN MORE
Is Quinn Gray Florida A&M bound?
Possibly.
On Dec. 15, Gray announced that he’s leaving Albany State after, thanking the program after leading it for three seasons. Gray, a former record-setting FAMU quarterback from 1997-2001, has been a hot name in the Rattlers head football coaching search to replace James Colzie III, who was relieved of his duties on Dec. 8.
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FAMU offensive coordinator Henry Burris has served as the acting head coach since Colzie’s dismissal.
“Albany State has been nothing short of amazing to myself and my family by giving me the opportunity to live out my dream of becoming a college football head coach,” Gray posted on X/Twitter. “People often say you want to make sure you leave a place better than you found it. And I pray that I did just that!”
Albany State and its athletic director Kristene Kelley has also released a statement about Gray’s head coaching departure.
“Thank you, Coach Gray for your leadership, your commitment to our student-athletes, and the success you’ve helped build at Albany State University,” the athletic department posted on social media. “We wish you and your family the very best in your next chapter.”
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“Coaching transitions are a natural part of college athletics, and we are grateful for the standard of excellence Coach Quinn Gray, Sr. helped reinforce at Albany State,” Kelley said. “His leadership, impact on our student-athletes, our campus, and this community has been significant, and we wish him the best in his next chapter.”
Gray’s Albany State Golden Rams were in the NCAA Division II playoffs, reaching the quarterfinals before losing to Newberry College 31-28. The Golden Rams finished the year 12-2, the program’s most wins in a season, and as the Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Conference and the Division II Black College Football National Champions.
Connecting the dots further, Albany State players, such as quarterback Isaiah Knowles, the SIAC Offensive Player of the Year, and All-SIAC second team defensive Tyrell Gainey have entered the transfer portal. Both have offers from FAMU since announced their intentions to play elsewhere in 2026.
Gray was in the mix to fill Hampton University’s head coaching vacancy. However, the Virginia-based Historically Black College and University named Van Malone its new head coach on Dec. 12.
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So, could Gray be the Rattlers’ guy after posting a 24-11 record at Albany State?
It wouldn’t be his first time working on his alma mater’s staff. He served as the associate head coach and offensive coordinator from 2011 to 2014.
This time, however, he would be responsible for a Rattler rebuild after they finished 5-7 in the 2025 season, FAMU’s first losing output since 2017.
FAMU’s offices will soon close for winter break.
So, if Gray is the next head coach, moving quickly would be ideal, especially giving him enough time to assemble a staff and formulate a plan for the transfer portal opening for Division I players on Jan. 2.
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Gerald Thomas, III is a multi-time award-winning journalist for his coverage of the Florida A&M Rattlers at the Tallahassee Democrat.
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This article originally appeared on Tallahassee Democrat: Rumored Florida A&M football coach Quinn Gray is leaving Albany State
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