Wildcats Name Kenny Ray as Interim Head Football Coach

12/17/2024 2:05:00 PM

By: Courtesy of FVSU Marketing & Communications

FORT VALLEY, Ga. -- Fort Valley State University (FVSU) has announced Kenny Ray as the interim head coach of Wildcat football. He previously held the position prior to the hiring of former head coach Shawn Gibbs.

Ray, who has been with FVSU since February 2020, most recently served as the associate head coach, offensive line coach, and run game coordinator. During his tenure, Ray's offensive line played a pivotal role in the team's success, paving the way for the Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Conference's (SIAC) top rushers, including current Green Bay Packer Emanuel Wilson and standout Brandon Marshall. Under Ray's leadership, the 2024 offensive line allowed the fewest sacks in the SIAC.

Ray's extensive coaching career spans over two decades, including 15 seasons at Division I FCS programs such as Tennessee State, Howard, Alabama State, North Carolina A&T and Samford. He also has experience at the FBS level, having coached at the University of Louisiana-Monroe from 1999 to 2003. Before joining FVSU, he spent seven seasons as the offensive line coach and assistant head coach at Gardner-Webb University.

A national search is currently underway to identify the next head coach for Wildcat football.

To learn more about Kenny Ray's coaching background, click here.

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