Kareem Keye threw two touchdown passes, Daquon Kincey ran for 156 yards, and Alabama State held off Alabama A&M 27-19 in the 83rd annual Magic City Classic at Legion Field in Birmingham.
Alabama State hopes to make it three Magic City Classic victories in a row when the Hornets face Alabama A&M in Birmingham on Saturday.
Alabama State football dominated Mississippi Valley State to improve to 2-1 in SWAC play. Now the Hornets head to Birmingham.
Kareem Keye threw for 326 yards and four touchdowns and Alabama State pulled away from Mississippi Valley State for a 54-17 win on Saturday.
Richardson finished with 196 yards on 20-for-30 passing with two interceptions.
Brandon Gilliam kicked four field goals and Alabama State held on to edge Bethune-Cookman 26-21 in the Southwest Athletic Conference opener for both teams.
Samford outgained Alabama State 305-209.
Alabama State stung in-state rival Miles College 24-3 in the Hornets’ home opener Saturday.
Last year, Alabama State volleyball swept SWAC play but lost in the tournament. They’re looking to right the ship as they host Alabama Friday.
Alabama State Junior AJ Gates earns SWAC Specialist of the week.
