BIRMINGHAM, Ala. — Alabama State opened the 2026 football season with a statement, rallying from a four-point halftime deficit to defeat Southern University 30-17 in the inaugural Birmingham Football Classic at historic Legion Field on Saturday. The Hornets entered the season ranked No. 4 in the preseason Black College Football Poll after going 10-2 in 2025, while Southern was beginning a new era under Pro Football Hall of Famer Marshall Faulk. (https://www.wsfa.com) Southern controlled much of the first half. Mike Franklin opened the scoring with a 30-yard touchdown run, and…
Read MoreAlabama State Rallies Past Southern, 30-17, in Inaugural Birmingham Football Classic
