Tag: Alabama A&M Football

Southern rallies to defeat Alabama A&M, 25-20

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title image via WBRZ ( Baton Rouge) Falling behind by double digits early Southern came roaring back to defeat Alabama A&M on the road, 25-20.  Up 7-0 in the second quarter, and after a Donivan Wright 28-yard punt return set  Alabama A&M at the Southern 21-yard line, the Bulldogs seemed poised to take a two-touchdown lead. However, the Southern defense was able to force AAMU to settle for a 21-yard Victor Barbosa field goal that made the score 10-0. Southern responded with an 8-play, 70-yard drive that ended when Czavian…

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Xavier Langford gets 4 scores as Alabama A&M lays 56-12 donkey kicking on Bethune-Cookman

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Courtesy of | Brian Howard, Assistant AD for Communications 12 Final Oct. 12, 2024 56 Winner Team 1st 2nd 3rd 4th F BCU 0 6 6 0 12 AAM 7 21 14 14 56 THE HILL |Xavier Lankford rushed for three touchdowns and threw for another as the Alabama A&M University football team ended a two-game losing streak on Saturday with a 56-12 Homecoming victory over Bethune-Cookman in a Southwestern Athletic Conference (SWAC) game at Louis Crews Stadium. “Every victory is important,” Alabama A&M head coach Connell Maynor said. “We came out and…

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Alabama A&M v FAMU rescheduled due to Hurricane Helene

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This Saturday’s matchup between Alabama A&M and Florida A&M has been moved.  The contest, which was to be the conference opener for both teams was moved as Florida is in the crosshairs of Hurricane, which is scheduled to make landfall Thursday afternoon.  “Our top priority is the safety and well-being of our student-athletes, coaches, and staff,” acting FAMU Director of Athletics Michael Smith said. “Given the uncertainty surrounding Hurricane Helene, we feel it is in everyone’s best interest to reschedule the game.” The game is now scheduled to take place…

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Alabama A&M gets by Georgetown ( KY) 24-16

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title image via Alabama A&M Football Courtesy of Brian Howard, Assistant AD for Communications Aveon Smith came off the bench to provide a spark as the junior quarterback threw one touchdown pass and ran for another as the Alabama A&M University football team pulled away in the fourth quarter to defeat Georgetown College, 24-16, on Saturday night at Louis Crews Stadium.  “We’ve got to execute better,” Alabama A&M head coach Connell Maynor said. “We’ve got to make better decisions with the football in our hands and with the quarterback position. If we do…

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Alabama A&M football to have trio of games streamed on SWAC Digital Network

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courtesy The Alabama A&M University football team will have three games streamed on the SWAC Digital Network, the Southwestern Athletic Conference (SWAC) announced during media day on Tuesday at the Sheraton-Birmingham Hotel.  Alabama A&M will play its first two home games on Sept. 7 and Sept. 14 against Kentucky State and Georgetown (Ky.), respectively. Both games will be streamed on the SWAC Digital Network and have 6 p.m. start times. The Bulldogs will visit Arkansas-Pine Bluff on Nov. 9, with a 2 p.m. kickoff, as that game will also be streamed…

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Alabama State defeats Alabama A&M 31-16 in 83rd Magic City Classic

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Courtesy of Alabama State Athletics BIRMINGHAM, Ala. | Alabama State University scored 21 points on special teams along with a second half shutout by its defense to claim a 31-16 win over Alabama A&M University in the 83nd McDonald’s Magic City Classic presented by Coca-Cola on Saturday at Legion Field.  The Hornets claimed its second straight McDonald’s Magic City Classic presented by Coca-Cola.  THE BASICSScore: Alabama State 31 | Alabama A&M 16Records: Hornets (4-3, 3-2 SWAC) | Bulldogs (4-4, 2-3 SWAC)Date: Saturday, Oct. 28, 2023 | Kickoff: 2:32 PMLocation: Legion Feld | Birmingham, Ala.Series: Alabama A&M leads 43-36-1Get Social: X – @BamaStateFB…

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Alabama A&M release 2023 Football Schedule

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Courtesy of Alabama A&M Sports FULL 2023 SCHEDULE HUNTSVILLE, Ala. – Alabama A&M football fans can now make their 2023 plans with certainty as the department has released the football schedule for the upcoming season. The Bulldogs will compete in 11 total games during the season, with five at home and seven outside the city of Huntsville. Alabama A&M will start their year away from home for the second straight year in 2023, kicking off the slate in Nashville to take on Vanderbilt on Sept. 2 at FirstBank Stadium. In the following week…

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Alabama A&M plays spoiler in come-from-behind win over Texas Southern

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Courtesy of Joshua J. Darling, Sports Information Director 20 TXSO 24  AAMU Team 1st 2nd 3rd 4th F TXSO 0 8 6 6 20 AAMU 0 3 0 21 24 HUNTSVILLE, Ala. – Faced with the end of their season after 60 minutes, Alabama A&M (4-7, 4-4 SWAC) gave a preview of things to come as they rallied from down 17 in the fourth to stun Texas Southern (5-6, 4-4 SWAC) 24-20 and ruin their Southwestern Athletic Conference (SWAC) title hopes in an NCAA Division I football game on Saturday, November…

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Fourth quarter surge sinks Texas Southern in season finale

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Courtesy of Texas Southern Sports Information 20 TXSO 24  AAMU Team 1st 2nd 3rd 4th F TXSO 0 8 6 6 20 AAMU 0 3 0 21 24 HUNTSVILLE, Ala. – A 21-point fourth quarter by Alabama A&M was the difference as Texas Southern dropped its 2022 season finale 24-21 at Lewis Crews Stadium. On its opening drive, Texas Southern made it to the AAMU 35 but a fumble ended the drive which AAMU recovered at its own 37. The Bulldogs threatened to score at the TSU 6 but Tarik Cooper picked…

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Jackson State defeats Alabama A&M to clinch SWAC’s Eastern Division

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Courtesy of Jackson State Athletics Box Score  MOBILE, Ala. – The Jackson State Tigers defeated Alabama A&M 27-13 Saturday in the Gulf Coast Challenge to win the Southwestern Athletic Conference Eastern Division crown for the second straight year. Jackson State (10-0 overall, 7-0 SWAC) will host the Cricket SWAC Championship Game for the second straight year on December 3 at The Vet, the opponent to be determined. Ticket information will be announced later. QB Shedeur Sanders threw four touchdown passes in the win as the Tigers will look to complete an undefeated…

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