Tag: Alabama A&M Football

Alabama A&M Pulls Away Late, Ends 47-Year Drought Against Florida A&M

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image via AAMU Athletics Alabama A&M finally got Florida A&M off its back. The Bulldogs scored the final 17 points of the game to pull away from the Rattlers, 40–21, Saturday night at Bragg Memorial Stadium, earning their first victory over FAMU since 1979. The win also gave Alabama A&M its first 1-0 start in SWAC play since 2021.  Alabama A&M improved to 4-1 overall and 1-0 in SWAC play, while Florida A&M dropped to 1-4 and 0-1.  The victory snapped Florida A&M’s five-game winning streak in the series. The…

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Cornelious Brown IV, Jarel Williams Lead Alabama A&M to Dominant 30-3 Win Over Tennessee State

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image via Alabama A&M Athletics HUNTSVILLE, Ala. — Alabama A&M delivered a dominant performance Saturday night at Louis Crews Stadium, defeating Tennessee State 30–3 in the Legacy Series. The Bulldogs jumped on the Tigers early, built a 20–3 halftime advantage and pulled away in the fourth quarter to secure their second consecutive victory in the Legacy Series. Alabama A&M improved to 2–1 on the season, while Tennessee State fell to 0–3. The victory was also Alabama A&M’s largest margin of victory against Tennessee State, surpassing the Bulldogs’ previous results in…

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2026 MEAC/SWAC Challenge Draws 1.2 Million Viewers, Becomes Second-Most-Watched in Event History

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The 2026 MEAC/SWAC Challenge continues to show the growing national audience for HBCU football. Howard University’s thrilling matchup against Alabama A&M averaged 1.2 million viewers on ABC, with the broadcast peaking at 1.7 million viewers. The impressive audience represents a 10% year-over-year increase and makes the 2026 MEAC/SWAC Challenge the second-most-watched kickoff game in the event’s history. Howard ultimately delivered on the national stage, defeating Alabama A&M 31-24 in a dramatic finish at Center Parc Stadium in Atlanta. The matchup marked the opening of the 2026 HBCU football season and…

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Howard Scores Late TD to Claim MEAC/SWAC Challenge, 31-24, Over Alabama A&M

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Howard opened the 2026 HBCU football season with a thrilling comeback victory, defeating Alabama A&M 31-24 Saturday night in the 20th Cricket MEAC/SWAC Challenge at Center Parc Stadium in Atlanta. The Bison overcame a second-half rally by the Bulldogs and scored the go-ahead touchdown late in the fourth quarter to escape with the victory. Howard quarterback Ja’Shawn Scroggins delivered a career-best performance, completing 19 of 36 passes for 315 yards and three touchdowns while adding 49 yards on the ground. Howard Takes Early Control The Bison jumped out to a…

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SWAC Announces 2026 Football Media Day Attendees

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The Southwestern Athletic Conference has officially released the list of head coaches and student-athletes who will represent each program at the 2026 SWAC Football Media Day, set for July 15 in Birmingham, Alabama. The annual event serves as the unofficial kickoff to the SWAC football season, featuring preseason storylines, player availability, and the release of the predicted order of finish. Each of the 12 member institutions will be represented by its head coach along with two student-athletes. 🏈 2026 SWAC Football Media Day Attendees Alabama A&M Alabama State Alcorn State…

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2026 MEAC/SWAC Challenge Between Howard and Alabama A&M To Air Nationally on ABC

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The 2026 Cricket MEAC/SWAC Challenge between Howard University and Alabama A&M University will officially air nationally on ABC on Saturday, August 29 at 7:30 PM ET from Center Parc Stadium in Atlanta.   The announcement continues the MEAC/SWAC Challenge’s role as one of the premier showcases in HBCU football, giving both programs a major national platform to open the 2026 college football season.   This year’s matchup also carries added intrigue:

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SWAC Programs Hit with Postseason Bans Amid APR Violations

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The Southwestern Athletic Conference is dealing with a major postseason shake-up after multiple programs were handed NCAA Academic Progress Rate (APR) penalties, placing their football seasons in limbo before a snap is even taken. Three SWAC programs—Alabama A&M Bulldogs, Florida A&M Rattlers, and Mississippi Valley State Delta Devils—have been flagged for Level Two APR sanctions, which include postseason bans and competitive restrictions for the upcoming cycle. 📉 The Schools Impacted All three programs fell below the NCAA’s academic performance threshold, triggering postseason ineligibility tied to multi-year academic outcomes. 📊 Reported…

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AAMU’s Xavier Langford chosen for NFL’s Super Bowl LX Select 25 Experienceship

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Courtesy of Alabama A&M Former Alabama A&M University quarterback Xavier Lankford is taking his Bulldog pride to the biggest stage in professional sports, spending Super Bowl week in San Francisco as one of a select group of students chosen nationwide for the NFL’s Super Bowl LX (SBLX) Select 25 Experienceship. Lankford, now a graduate student at Alabama A&M, is among an elite cohort invited to gain behind-the-scenes exposure to the NFL during Super Bowl LX festivities, including access to panel discussions, industry leaders and immersive learning opportunities tied to one of…

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From the SWAC to the SEC: former AAMU lineman signs with Georgia 

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Former Alabama A&M offensive lineman TyQuez Richardson has committed to Georgia. The Atlanta native started in all 12 games for the Bulldogs in 2025.  Coming out of Mays High School, the 6-5 330-pound Richardson chose Alabama A&M over Colorado, which had made an offer for his services. Richardson returns to his home state, the Bulldogs as part of the 53rd-ranked transfer class in the nation, according to On3’s 2026 College Football Team Transfer Portal Rankings. 

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Alabama A&M’s Jalen Wright to enter transfer portal

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Alabama A&M linebacker Jalen Wright will enter the transfer portal, according to his representation, Chris Hummer of 247Sports reports.  The sophomore out of Birmingham, AL led the Bulldogs with 75 total tackles ( 26 solo, 49 assisted), with a season high of 12 coming against Grambling on 11/1. Wright also led AAMU with 6.5 tackles for loss and also recorded a sack and an interception, which came against Texas Southern and Bethune-Cookman, respectively. 

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