https://bamastatesports.com/rss.aspx?path=footballLatest news items for Alabama State University Athleticsen-us60https://bamastatesports.com/news/2026/7/15/football-alabama-state-picked-to-win-2026-swac-eastern-division-title.aspxhttps://bamastatesports.com/news/2026/7/15/football-alabama-state-picked-to-win-2026-swac-eastern-division-title.aspxFootball

BIRMINGHAM Ala. | Alabama State has been selected as the preseason favorite to capture the 2026 Southwestern Athletic Conference (SWAC) Eastern Division title, as announced by the conference.]]>SWAC Preseaon PollWed, 15 Jul 2026 10:34:00 CST318148https://bamastatesports.com/news/2026/7/9/football-bama-state-ranked-4th-in-initial-bcfp.aspxhttps://bamastatesports.com/news/2026/7/9/football-bama-state-ranked-4th-in-initial-bcfp.aspxFootball

MONTGOMERY, Ala. | Alabama State University football enters the 2026-27 football season ranked fourth in the initial Black College Football Poll released. on Thursday, July 8, 2026.]]>Eddie RobinsonThu, 9 Jul 2026 14:16:00 CST318146https://bamastatesports.com/news/2026/7/8/football-body-named-swac-preseason-offensive-poty-nine-hornets-earn-preseason-all-swac-honors.aspxhttps://bamastatesports.com/news/2026/7/8/football-body-named-swac-preseason-offensive-poty-nine-hornets-earn-preseason-all-swac-honors.aspxFootball

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. | Quarterback Andrew Body headlined Alabama State University's nine student-athletes honored on the 2026 Southeastern Athletic Conference's Preseason All-Conference teams released on Wednesday, July 8, 2026.]]>SWAC Football Preseason AwardsWed, 8 Jul 2026 10:00:00 CST318145https://bamastatesports.com/news/2026/6/10/football-andrew-body-named-alabama-small-college-athlete-of-the-year.aspxhttps://bamastatesports.com/news/2026/6/10/football-andrew-body-named-alabama-small-college-athlete-of-the-year.aspxFootball

Quarterback Andrew Body knows a little something about generating offense.]]>Andrew Body vs. UABWed, 10 Jun 2026 09:10:00 CST318137https://bamastatesports.com/news/2026/6/5/bama-states-eddie-robinson-jr-tyrone-poole-inducted-black-college-football-hoff.aspxhttps://bamastatesports.com/news/2026/6/5/bama-states-eddie-robinson-jr-tyrone-poole-inducted-black-college-football-hoff.aspxFootball, Women's Flag Football

ATLANTA, Ga. | The Black College Football Hall of Fame inducted the 17th Annual Black College Football Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony, Presented by the Atlanta Falcons, at the College Football Hall of Fame in Atlanta.]]>Eddie Robinson Jr and Tyrone Poole BCFHOF Fri, 5 Jun 2026 07:00:00 CST318135https://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/2026/4/13/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 CST317866