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Game Preview: Alabama State and North Carolina Central to get in on in the Orange Blossom Classic

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title image Doug Burt Courtesy of North Carolina Central Athletics The North Carolina Central University football team will kick off the 2024 season on Sunday in the Denny’s Orange Blossom Classic at Hard Rock Stadium, taking on Alabama State. Kickoff is set for 3 p.m., live on ESPN. Series History: This will be the first-ever meeting between the Eagles and the Hornets. 2023 in Review: The Eagles went 9-3 last season, going 4-1 in MEAC play and earning the program’s first-ever bid to the NCAA FCS Playoffs. 2023 marked NCCU’s second straight season…

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Alabama State’s Adams, Johnson and Victor garner FCS Football Central All-American Honors

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title image via David Campbell Courtesy of Alabama State Athletics Alabama State University’s Colton Adams, Kisean Johnson and Mikey Victor were named the FCS Football Central All-American teams on Wednesday, December 13, 2023.  FCS Football Central was formed through an agreement through a partnership between The Bluebloods and Sports Illustrated/FanNation. Adams earned his way on to the FCS Football Central Second Team, while Johnson and Victory represent Alabama State as Third-Team selections.   Adams, who adds the honor to his First-Team All-SWAC selection, led the Hornet with 124 tackles, 17 tackles for loss and had four…

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Alabama State’s Damon Stewart named SWAC Newcomer of the Week

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Title image via David Campbell Courtesy of Alabama State Athletics The Southwestern Athletic Conference named Alabama State University’s Damon Stewart as the football Newcomer of the Week on Monday for the week ending Nov. 18, 2023. Stewart had the best day of his Hornet career, completing 27-of-38 passes for 372 yards, two touchdowns and no interceptions.  He has completed 117-of-183 passes for 1,465 yards with eight touchdowns. The Hattiesburg, Miss., native ranks first in the SWAC in pass efficiency (141.6), and four in yards per completion (12.77). Alabama State wraps up the season against Tuskegee…

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Alabama State’s Damon Stewart named SWAC Newcomer of the Week

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Title image via David Campbell Courtesy of Alabama State Athletics The Southwestern Athletic Conference named Alabama State University’s Damon Stewart as the football Newcomer of the Week on Monday for the week ending Nov. 18, 2023. Stewart had the best day of his Hornet career, completing 27-of-38 passes for 372 yards, two touchdowns, and no interceptions.  He has completed 117-of-183 passes for 1,465 yards with eight touchdowns. The Hattiesburg, Miss., native ranks first in the SWAC in pass efficiency (141.6), and four in yards per completion (12.77). Alabama State wraps up the season against Tuskegee…

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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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Miles upsets Alabama State 21-17

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Courtesy of Alabama State Sports 21 17 ASU Team 1st 2nd 3rd 4th F MCo 0 7 0 14 21 ASU 7 7 3 0 17 Miles College (2-0, 0-0 SWAC) scored 14 points in the fourth  quarter to escape with a 21-17 win over Alabama State University (1-1-, 0-0 SWAC) on Saturday at ASU Stadium THE BASICSScore:   Mile College 21 | Alabama State 17Records: Hornets (1-1, 0-0 SWAC) | Golden Bears (2-0, 0-0 SIAC)Date: Saturday, Sept 9, 2023Location: New ASU Stadium | Montgomery, Ala.Series: Southern Leads the 26-011Get Social: Twitter – @BamaStateFB | Facebook…

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