Tag: Alabama State Football

Alabama State Accepts NCAA Committee on Infractions Decision Following Level I-Mitigated Case

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Alabama State University has announced that it has received the NCAA Division I Committee on Infractions’ public decision regarding its infractions case, which was classified as Level I-Mitigated. Under the NCAA’s infractions process, a Level I violation represents the most serious category of rules violations, typically involving significant breaches that undermine the integrity of collegiate athletics. The “mitigated” designation means the NCAA determined there were substantial factors that reduced the severity of the case, such as the institution’s cooperation during the investigation, corrective actions taken, or other mitigating circumstances. While…

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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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Former Alabama A&M Receiver Franck Pierre Commits To Alabama State

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Alabama State has added another experienced playmaker to its receiving corps, as former Alabama A&M wide receiver Franck Pierre announced his commitment to the Hornets via social media. Pierre arrives in Montgomery after a productive season with the Bulldogs, where he recorded 33 receptions for 548 yards and five touchdowns. His ability to stretch the field and create explosive plays gives Alabama State another weapon as the program looks to build on its recent success and compete for a SWAC championship in 2026. The move is particularly noteworthy because it…

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Southern v Alabama State moved to Legion Field

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Courtesy of the Southwestern Athletic Conference: BIRMINGHAM, Ala. – The City of Birmingham is set to host a marquee football matchup at historic Legion Field during the 2026 season, following approval from the Birmingham City Council. The event will feature a highly anticipated clash between the Southern Jaguars and the Alabama State Hornets on Saturday, August 29th. Birmingham Mayor Randall Woodfin expressed appreciation for the council’s support, noting the city’s continued rise as a destination for major sporting events. He also emphasized that hosting this game represents a significant achievement not only…

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Alabama State’s Dylan Djete invited to CFL combine

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Alabama State wide receiver Dylan Djete has accepted an invitation to the CFL.  The Quebec native began his collegiate career at Wofford. Following his freshman campaign, in which he caught 27 passes for 431 yards and a touchdown, Djete was also named to the Southern Conference All-Freshman Team.  In his 3 seasons at Wofford, Djete appeared in 31 games, catching 59 passes for 772 yards and 4 touchdowns. This season with Alabama State, Djete was the Hornets’ third leading receiver, recording 28 receptions for 422 yards and 4 touchdowns.  The 2026 CFL Combine will…

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Andrew Body returning to Alabama State, withdraws from the transfer portal 

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After entering the transfer portal last month, HBCU National Player of the Year Andrew Body is withdrawing from the transfer portal and will be returning to Alabama State.  Hornets head coach Wddie Robinson Jr seemed to have let the proverbial cat, er hornet, out of the bag that Body was remaining in Montgomery.  Body, the 2025 SWAC Offensive Player of the Year, caused considerable buzz when he announced on December 16 that he was entering the transfer portal.  Considering his evident and prodigious talent, numerous schools from the FCS and…

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Alabama State pulls away from Tuskegee 58-21 in Turkey Day Classic

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Image via DJ Pearson Tuskegee made it a game early on Alabama, but Alabama State would eventually seize control and cruise to a 58-21 win in the Turkey Day Classic.  The Golden Tigers struck first when quarterback Michael Franklin connected on a 67-yard strike with Devon Cooper on the fourth play of the game to put Tuskegee up 7-0 just 105 seconds into the contest.  The Hornets answered back on the next possession with a quick strike score of their own. Te’Sean Smoot’s 69-yard pass to Jalen Jones set up…

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Alabama A&M set to take on rival Alabama State in 84th Magic City Classic

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title image via Alabama A&M Athletics Courtesy of Brian Howard, Assistant AD for Communications, Alabama A&M University Story Links THE HILL | The Alabama A&M University football team returns to action after the bye weekend as the Bulldogs face off against rival Alabama State in the annual Amazon Magic City Classic, presented by Coca-Cola, in a Southwestern Athletic Conference (SWAC) game on Saturday. Kickoff against the Hornets is scheduled for 2:30 p.m.  Saturday’s game will be the 84th installment of the Magic City Classic as Alabama A&M owns a 43-37-3 all-time record…

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Alabama State opens up a can on Florida A&M, 42-14

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image via Alabama State Athletics Courtesy of Alabama State Athletics 42 Winner ASU 14 FAM Team 1st 2nd 3rd 4th F ASU 7 7 14 14 42 FAM 0 6 0 8 14 TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – Alabama State University opened Southwestern Athletic Conference (SWAC) play inwith a dominant win on Saturday, rolling to a 42-14 victory over Florida A&M Univerity at Bragg Memorial Stadium. The Hornets (3-1, 1-0 SWAC) used a balanced offensive attack and stifling defense to hand the Rattlers (1-3, 0-1 SWAC) to snap a five-game losing skid in the series.  Alabama…

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Alabama State comes up short in shootout with UAB, 52-42

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Image via Alabama State Athletics Courtesy of Fred Sington, Alabama State Athletics 42 ASU 52 Winner UAB Team 1st 2nd 3rd 4th F ASU 7 14 7 14 42 UAB 10 7 21 14 52 Alabama State football opened its 2025 campaign in explosive fashion Thursday night, pushing UAB to the wire in a 52-42 setback at Protective Stadium. Quarterback Andrew Body led the Hornets with a dazzling dual-threat performance, throwing for 312 yards and four touchdowns on 18-of-24 passing while adding 119 yards rushing and a 60-yard score on the ground. His efforts helped ASU pile…

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