Kareem Keye was 16 of 28 for 280 yards passing and he also had two short touchdown runs for Alabama State (5-4, 4-2).
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.
