FAMU fires head coach James Colzie after two middling seasons

FAMU Fires Head Coach James Colzie After Two Seasons

Leadership Change at Florida A&MFlorida A&M University has officially parted ways with head football coach James Colzie III after two seasons leading the Rattlers. Confirming reports that FAMU fires head coach James Colzie, the move reflects concerns over consistency, performance, and long-term program direction. Initial news from HBCU Gameday indicated that discussions around coaching expectations […] The post FAMU Fires Head Coach James Colzie…

FAMU fires head coach James Colzie after two middling seasons

After posting a 12–12 record over two years, the James Colzie era at Florida A&M (FAMU) has come to a close. FAMU officials announced that the HBCU is “moving in a different direction,” bringing an abrupt end to a tenure marked by inconsistency and frustration. A Promising Start That Never Materialized The 2025 season opened with a disappointing loss to Howard University in the Orange Blossom Classic. Despite failing to reach the end zone, the R…

James Colzie out as Florida A&M football coach

Florida A&M football will be led by a new face next year. According to a Football Scoop report, Florida A&M has fired James Colzie III after two seasons as head coach. Colzie finished 12-12 overall in two seasons, including a nightmarish 5-7 2025 that saw the Rattlers lose the Florida Classic to Bethune-Cookman for the first time in seven seasons and a crushing 35-31 loss to Mississippi Valley State Thanksgiving weekend. The Delta Devils’ season…