Alabama A&M University has named Thai Floyd as its new full-time radio play-by-play announcer for football, making her the first woman in school history – and the first at any Historically Black College or University (HBCU) – to hold the role. A seasoned sports journalist and current digital media specialist with AAMU Athletics, Floyd will also serve as host of “The Coach's Show,” giving fans an inside look at Bulldogs football throughout the 2025-26 season.

Floyd brings a robust resume to the broadcast booth, with experience covering more than 60 collegiate games on ESPN+ and ESPNU. Her assignments have included the Celebration Bowl, the Cheez-It and Pop-Tarts Bowls, and the inaugural HBCU Women’s All-Star Game. She has appeared on NBC Sports Philadelphia, Sports Illustrated’s HBCU Legends, and ESPN’s Andscape. Her professional journey has taken her from the sidelines of FBS bowl games to the in-game stage of the Florida Classic, and now to the voice of one of the SWAC’s proudest football programs.

A proud two-time HBCU graduate in the making, Floyd earned her B.S. in Broadcast Journalism at Florida A&M University and is currently pursuing her master's degree in communications at Alabama A&M. Floyd said the opportunity is a career milestone – but more importantly, a cultural one.

“This opportunity is a dream realized, and I’m deeply grateful to be trusted with it,” said Floyd. “To be the first woman to serve as the full-time voice of Alabama A&M football – and possibly the first to hold this role at any HBCU – is bigger than me. It’s about legacy, representation, and reminding young Black girls that we belong in every room, every booth, every broadcast.”

Floyd's appointment reflects Alabama A&M’s continued investment in elevating its athletics and media presence, while also breaking new ground in the landscape of sports broadcasting. Her work will place her at the center of the action as the Bulldogs open their season on August 30, when fans will hear her historic debut on the mic.

“I’m honored to represent Alabama A&M, our incredible fans, and the HBCU community on this platform,” Floyd added. “I don’t take the trust that’s been placed in me lightly, and I hope this moment inspires the next generation to chase every dream boldly and unapologetically.

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