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Alabama State Hornets football

Alabama State Hornets football
2016 Alabama State Hornets football team
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First season 1901
Head coach Brian Jenkins
2nd year, 8–10 (.444)
Stadium New ASU Stadium
Seating capacity 26,500
Field surface FieldTurf
Location Montgomery, Alabama
Conference SWAC
Division East
Conference titles 6
Colors Black and Old Gold
         
Rivals Alabama A&M Bulldogs
Tuskegee Golden Tigers
Website bamastatesports.com

The Alabama State Hornets are the college football team representing the Alabama State University. The Hornets play in NCAA Division I Football Championship Subdivision (FCS) as a member of the Southwestern Athletic Conference (SWAC).

The Hornets play their home games in the New ASU Stadium. The 26,500-seat on-campus stadium opened November 22, 2012.

The Magic City Classic is the highest attended and most anticipated ASU football game every year. The Hornets take on in-state rival Alabama A&M Bulldogs in Birmingham, Alabama.

Over 20 Alabama State alumni have played in the NFL, including:


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