Alabama State stung in-state rival Miles College 24-3 in the Hornets’ home opener Saturday.
In their first-ever meeting, Alabama State fell to North Carolina Central 31-24 in the Orange Blossom Classic in Miami Gardens, Florida, on Sunday.
Robert McMinn returned the opening kickoff 89 yards for a touchdown and Damon Stewart threw three TD passes to help Alabama State beat Division-II Tuskegee 41-3.
Saturday is the 82nd Magic City Classic in Birmingham, featuring two in-state SWAC rivals, Alabama State and Alabama A&M.
Marcus Harris II led Alabama State with 80 yards rushing, including a 10-yard TD in the second quarter, on 10 carries.
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Jonero Scott had a pair of fourth-quarter touchdown runs and Division II-level Miles College beat Alabama State 21-17 on Saturday night.
Arkansas-Pine Bluff beat Alabama State 19-14 in the final minute of the Turkey Day Classic in Montgomery.
Alabama State took control in the second half for a 37-22 win over Bethune Cookman.
Myles Crawley threw for 270 yards and two touchdowns to lead Alabama State to a 24-9 victory over winless Mississippi Valley State on Saturday.
