https://bamastatesports.com/rss.aspx?path=footballLatest news items for Alabama State University Athleticsen-us60https://bamastatesports.com/news/2026/5/11/football-hornet-end-zone-suites-available-now.aspxhttps://bamastatesports.com/news/2026/5/11/football-hornet-end-zone-suites-available-now.aspxFootball

MONTGOMERY, Ala. | The Hornet End Zone Suites are available for the 2026 Alabama State University Football season.]]>Football End Zone SuitesMon, 11 May 2026 07:28:00 CST318116https://bamastatesports.com/news/2026/4/27/general-houston-markham-to-receive-the-roscoe-nance-lifetime-achievement-award-posthumous.aspxhttps://bamastatesports.com/news/2026/4/27/general-houston-markham-to-receive-the-roscoe-nance-lifetime-achievement-award-posthumous.aspxFootball, General

MONTGOMERY, Ala. | Houston Markham, Jr., a native of Brookhaven, Mississippi, was a football player and coach.   Markham, who gained fame and notoriety as the head football coach of Alabama State University in Montgomery, Alabama from 1987 until 1997, will receive the Roscoe Nance Lifetime Achievement Award posthumously.]]>Houston Markham Mon, 27 Apr 2026 10:00:00 CST318089https://bamastatesports.com/news/2026/4/21/coach-eddie-robinson-jr-announces-inaugural-womens-football-experience-at-asu-stadium.aspxhttps://bamastatesports.com/news/2026/4/21/coach-eddie-robinson-jr-announces-inaugural-womens-football-experience-at-asu-stadium.aspxFootball

MONTGOMERY, Ala. | Alabama State University Football, under the umbrella of the Eddie Robinson, Jr. Football Camp, proudly announces the launch of the inaugural Women's Football Experience—a high-energy, interactive, and inclusive event that invites women to step inside the full Hornet Football experience and feel the excitement, preparation, and pride that define game day at ASU.]]>Women's Football ExperienceTue, 21 Apr 2026 09:52:00 CST318075https://bamastatesports.com/news/2026/4/13/football-birmingham-set-to-host-southern-and-alabama-state-at-legion-field.aspxhttps://bamastatesports.com/news/2026/4/13/football-birmingham-set-to-host-southern-and-alabama-state-at-legion-field.aspxFootball

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.]]>Legion FiledMon, 13 Apr 2026 12:00:00 CST318043https://bamastatesports.com/news/2026/1/31/alabama-state-university-announces-2026-football-schedule.aspxhttps://bamastatesports.com/news/2026/1/31/alabama-state-university-announces-2026-football-schedule.aspxFootball

MONTGOMERY, Ala. | Alabama State University has unveiled its 2026 Hornets football schedule, setting the stage for an exciting season that promises competitive match ups both at home and on the road. Fans and alumni can look forward to a blend of traditional rivalries, conference showdowns, and non-conference contests that highlight the program's commitment to dominate on the gridiron.]]>Eddie RobinsonSat, 31 Jan 2026 15:15:00 CST317873https://bamastatesports.com/news/2026/1/27/bama-state-football-renews-rivalry-with-tuskegee.aspxhttps://bamastatesports.com/news/2026/1/27/bama-state-football-renews-rivalry-with-tuskegee.aspxFootball

MONTGOMERY, Ala. | The nation's oldest HBCU football rivalry will return to the field in November 2026 as Alabama State University and Tuskegee University face off in the 102nd Turkey Day Classic.]]>Tuskegee Bama State Rivale RenewedTue, 27 Jan 2026 18:00:00 CST317866https://bamastatesports.com/news/2026/1/15/robinson-poole-named-to-the-black-college-football-hall-of-fame-class-of-2026.aspxhttps://bamastatesports.com/news/2026/1/15/robinson-poole-named-to-the-black-college-football-hall-of-fame-class-of-2026.aspxFootball, Women's Flag Football

ATLANTA, GA |  The Black College Football Hall of Fame (BCFHOF) announced today its Class of 2026. The six-member class was selected from a list of 28 finalists previously determined by the BCFHOF Selection Committee.]]>Eddie Robinson and Tyrone Poole Black College Football Hall of FameThu, 15 Jan 2026 11:50:00 CST317851https://bamastatesports.com/news/2025/12/18/football-cameron-smith-earns-afca-all-american-honors.aspxhttps://bamastatesports.com/news/2025/12/18/football-cameron-smith-earns-afca-all-american-honors.aspxFootball

MONTGOMERY, Ala. | Alabama State University offensive lineman Cameron earned his second FCS All-American in as many days when he was name Second-Team AFCA FCS All-American on Thursday.]]>75 Cam Smith - UAPBThu, 18 Dec 2025 13:00:00 CST317836https://bamastatesports.com/news/2025/12/17/football-smith-named-second-team-stats-perform-fcs-all-american.aspxhttps://bamastatesports.com/news/2025/12/17/football-smith-named-second-team-stats-perform-fcs-all-american.aspxFootball

MONTGOMERY, Ala. | Alabama State University offensive lineman Cameron Smith has been named to the Stats Perform FCS Second-Team All-American on Wednesday.]]>75 Cameron Smith - Jackson StateWed, 17 Dec 2025 13:15:00 CST317835https://bamastatesports.com/news/2025/12/8/football-body-name-stats-perform-hbcu-national-player-of-the-year.aspxhttps://bamastatesports.com/news/2025/12/8/football-body-name-stats-perform-hbcu-national-player-of-the-year.aspxFootball

MONTGOMERY, Ala. | There's a lot to process for a quarterback on the field.]]>Andrew Body National Player of the YearMon, 8 Dec 2025 09:30:00 CST317829