Albany State University Golden Rams Football Team Earns Preseason Recognition

Strategic Insights -

The Albany State University Golden Rams football team has caught the attention of the college football world ahead of the 2025 season, receiving 26 votes in the American Football Coaches Association (AFCA) Division II Preseason Coaches Poll and securing the No. 10 spot in the BOXTOROW 2025 Preseason HBCU Football Media Poll. This recognition reflects the program's growth and competitive consistency under head coach Quinn Gray, Sr. The team is led by 47 returners and 52 newcomers, with a strong focus on building on last season's success and making a push for a championship run.

Key Takeaways:

  • The Albany State University Golden Rams football team has received 26 votes in the American Football Coaches Association (AFCA) Division II Preseason Coaches Poll, securing the No. 10 spot in the BOXTOROW 2025 Preseason HBCU Football Media Poll.
  • Head coach Quinn Gray, Sr., is entering his third season leading the Golden Rams, building on the team's growth and competitive consistency.
  • The team finished 6-4 overall and 6-2 in SIAC play in 2024, earning multiple national rankings for both team and individual performances.
  • The Golden Rams will open their 2025 campaign on August 30 in Raleigh, N.C., against Shaw University, followed by a pair of road games at Kentucky State and Florida A&M before making their home debut on September 27 against Allen University.
  • The team has 47 returners and 52 newcomers, with a strong focus on building on last season's success and making a push for a championship run.
  • Head coach Quinn Gray, Sr., emphasized the team's commitment to proving themselves on the field, rather than relying on preseason recognition.

Statistics:

  • The Golden Rams received 26 votes in the AFCA Division II Preseason Coaches Poll, securing the No. 10 spot in the BOXTOROW 2025 Preseason HBCU Football Media Poll.
  • The team finished 6-4 overall and 6-2 in SIAC play in 2024.
  • The Golden Rams have 47 returners and 52 newcomers for the 2025 season.
  • The team's first game of the 2025 season is on August 30 against Shaw University in Raleigh, N.C.
  • The Golden Rams' home debut will be on September 27 against Allen University.

Sources:

  • ASU Athletics
  • American Football Coaches Association (AFCA)
  • BOXTOROW