FAMU football's 2026 schedule home game kickoff times announced

Florida A&M Rattlers quarterback James Hayes warms up for the 'Friday Night Strike' Orange and Green Spring Football Game on Ken Riley Field at Bragg Memorial Stadium in Tallahassee, Florida, Friday, April 3, 2026.

Florida A&M Rattlers quarterback James Hayes warms up for the 'Friday Night Strike' Orange and Green Spring Football Game on Ken Riley Field at Bragg Memorial Stadium in Tallahassee, Florida, Friday, April 3, 2026.

Florida A&M Rattlers quarterback Isaiah Knowles warms up for the 'Friday Night Strike' Orange and Green Spring Football Game on Ken Riley Field at Bragg Memorial Stadium in Tallahassee, Florida, Friday, April 3, 2026.

Florida A&M Rattlers head coach Quinn Gray Sr. leads his team during warmups for the 'Friday Night Strike' Orange and Green Spring Football Game on Ken Riley Field at Bragg Memorial Stadium in Tallahassee, Florida, Friday, April 3, 2026.

Florida A&M Rattlers defensive back Daylyn Ditson during the 'Friday Night Strike' Orange and Green Spring Football Game on Ken Riley Field at Bragg Memorial Stadium in Tallahassee, Florida, Friday, April 3, 2026.

Florida A&M Rattlers wide receiver Quan Lee warms up for the 'Friday Night Strike' Orange and Green Spring Football Game on Ken Riley Field at Bragg Memorial Stadium in Tallahassee, Florida, Friday, April 3, 2026.

Florida A&M Rattlers wide receiver Quan Lee warms up for the 'Friday Night Strike' Orange and Green Spring Football Game on Ken Riley Field at Bragg Memorial Stadium in Tallahassee, Florida, Friday, April 3, 2026.

The Florida A&M Rattlers hosted their 'Friday Night Strike' Orange and Green Spring Football Game on Ken Riley Field at Bragg Memorial Stadium in Tallahassee, Florida, Friday, April 3, 2026.

Florida A&M Rattlers head coach Quinn Gray Sr. leads his team during warmups for the 'Friday Night Strike' Orange and Green Spring Football Game on Ken Riley Field at Bragg Memorial Stadium in Tallahassee, Florida, Friday, April 3, 2026.

Florida A&M Rattlers head coach Quinn Gray Sr. leads his team during warmups for the 'Friday Night Strike' Orange and Green Spring Football Game on Ken Riley Field at Bragg Memorial Stadium in Tallahassee, Florida, Friday, April 3, 2026.

Florida A&M Rattlers head coach Quinn Gray Sr. leads his team during warmups for the 'Friday Night Strike' Orange and Green Spring Football Game on Ken Riley Field at Bragg Memorial Stadium in Tallahassee, Florida, Friday, April 3, 2026.

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FAMU football's spring game 2026: 'Friday Night Strike' in photos

Florida A&M Rattlers quarterback Armond Parker warms up for the 'Friday Night Strike' Orange and Green Spring Football Game on Ken Riley Field at Bragg Memorial Stadium in Tallahassee, Florida, Friday, April 3, 2026.

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FAMU football's spring game 2026: 'Friday Night Strike' in photos

Florida A&M Rattlers quarterback Armond Parker warms up for the 'Friday Night Strike' Orange and Green Spring Football Game on Ken Riley Field at Bragg Memorial Stadium in Tallahassee, Florida, Friday, April 3, 2026.

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FAMU football's spring game 2026: 'Friday Night Strike' in photos

The Florida A&M Rattlers hosted their 'Friday Night Strike' Orange and Green Spring Football Game on Ken Riley Field at Bragg Memorial Stadium in Tallahassee, Florida, Friday, April 3, 2026.

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FAMU football's spring game 2026: 'Friday Night Strike' in photos

Florida A&M Rattlers quarterback James Hayes warms up for the 'Friday Night Strike' Orange and Green Spring Football Game on Ken Riley Field at Bragg Memorial Stadium in Tallahassee, Florida, Friday, April 3, 2026.

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FAMU football's spring game 2026: 'Friday Night Strike' in photos

Florida A&M Rattlers quarterback James Hayes warms up for the 'Friday Night Strike' Orange and Green Spring Football Game on Ken Riley Field at Bragg Memorial Stadium in Tallahassee, Florida, Friday, April 3, 2026.

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FAMU football's spring game 2026: 'Friday Night Strike' in photos

Florida A&M Rattlers quarterback Isaiah Knowles warms up for the 'Friday Night Strike' Orange and Green Spring Football Game on Ken Riley Field at Bragg Memorial Stadium in Tallahassee, Florida, Friday, April 3, 2026.

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FAMU football's spring game 2026: 'Friday Night Strike' in photos

Florida A&M Rattlers head coach Quinn Gray Sr. leads his team during warmups for the 'Friday Night Strike' Orange and Green Spring Football Game on Ken Riley Field at Bragg Memorial Stadium in Tallahassee, Florida, Friday, April 3, 2026.

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FAMU football's spring game 2026: 'Friday Night Strike' in photos

Florida A&M Rattlers defensive back Daylyn Ditson during the 'Friday Night Strike' Orange and Green Spring Football Game on Ken Riley Field at Bragg Memorial Stadium in Tallahassee, Florida, Friday, April 3, 2026.

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FAMU football's spring game 2026: 'Friday Night Strike' in photos

Florida A&M Rattlers wide receiver Quan Lee warms up for the 'Friday Night Strike' Orange and Green Spring Football Game on Ken Riley Field at Bragg Memorial Stadium in Tallahassee, Florida, Friday, April 3, 2026.

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FAMU football's spring game 2026: 'Friday Night Strike' in photos

Florida A&M Rattlers wide receiver Quan Lee warms up for the 'Friday Night Strike' Orange and Green Spring Football Game on Ken Riley Field at Bragg Memorial Stadium in Tallahassee, Florida, Friday, April 3, 2026.

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FAMU football's spring game 2026: 'Friday Night Strike' in photos

The Florida A&M Rattlers hosted their 'Friday Night Strike' Orange and Green Spring Football Game on Ken Riley Field at Bragg Memorial Stadium in Tallahassee, Florida, Friday, April 3, 2026.

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FAMU football's spring game 2026: 'Friday Night Strike' in photos

Florida A&M Rattlers head coach Quinn Gray Sr. leads his team during warmups for the 'Friday Night Strike' Orange and Green Spring Football Game on Ken Riley Field at Bragg Memorial Stadium in Tallahassee, Florida, Friday, April 3, 2026.

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FAMU football's spring game 2026: 'Friday Night Strike' in photos

Florida A&M Rattlers head coach Quinn Gray Sr. leads his team during warmups for the 'Friday Night Strike' Orange and Green Spring Football Game on Ken Riley Field at Bragg Memorial Stadium in Tallahassee, Florida, Friday, April 3, 2026.

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FAMU football's spring game 2026: 'Friday Night Strike' in photos

Florida A&M Rattlers head coach Quinn Gray Sr. leads his team during warmups for the 'Friday Night Strike' Orange and Green Spring Football Game on Ken Riley Field at Bragg Memorial Stadium in Tallahassee, Florida, Friday, April 3, 2026.

FAMU’s remaining home games will start at 3 p.m., starting with homecoming against Arkansas-Pine Bluff on Oct. 24. Southern (Oct. 31) and Mississippi Valley State (Nov. 14) will also visit Bragg for matinee games.

FAMU has two neutral-site games: Miami’s Orange Blossom Classic versus South Carolina State on Sept. 6 and Orlando’s Florida Classic against Bethune-Cookman on Nov. 21.

Road games are at Miami (Sept. 10), Alabama State (Oct. 17), Jackson State (Oct. 24), and Alcorn State (Nov. 7).

The Florida A&M Rattlers head coach Quinn Gray Sr. surveys the action during the 'Friday Night Strike' Orange and Green Spring Football Game on Ken Riley Field at Bragg Memorial Stadium in Tallahassee, Florida, Friday, April 3, 2026.

The Rattlers, now under the leadership of new head coach Quinn Fordham Gray Sr., look to regroup from posting a 5-7 record in 2025.

Florida A&M football 2026 schedule

All times are Eastern

• Saturday, Aug. 29: vs. Albany State, 7 p.m.
• Sunday, Sept. 6: vs. South Carolina State, Orange Blossom Classic at Miami Gardens' Hard Rock Stadium, 6 p.m.
• Thursday, Sept. 10: at Miami
• Saturday, Sept. 19: vs. Tennessee State, 7 p.m.
• Saturday, Sept. 26: vs. Alabama A&M (SWAC), 7 p.m.
• Saturday, Oct. 3: BYE
• Saturday, Oct. 10: at Alabama State (SWAC), 3 p.m.
• Saturday, Oct. 17: at Jackson State (SWAC), 3 p.m.
• Saturday, Oct. 24: vs. Arkansas-Pine Bluff (SWAC/Homecoming), 3 p.m.
• Saturday, Oct. 31: vs. Southern (SWAC), 3 p.m.
• Saturday, Nov. 7: at Alcorn State (SWAC), 3 p.m.
• Saturday, Nov. 14: vs. Mississippi Valley State (SWAC), 3 p.m.
• Saturday, Nov. 21: vs. Bethune-Cookman (SWAC/Florida Classic)

Gerald Thomas, III, is a multi-time national award-winning reporter for his coverage of the Florida A&M Rattlers at the Tallahassee Democrat.

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