Alabama State football aims for SWAC title in season opener
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 26, 2026, 3:20 PM
Last updated Aug 26, 2026
Alabama State football prepares to open its season against Southern at the Birmingham Classic on August 26, 2026. Coach Eddie Robinson Jr. emphasizes that the team, coming off its first 10-win season in over 20 years, must prove its readiness to contend for the SWAC title. Robinson insists that the focus should be on performance, advocating for a tough and physical style of play. The Hornets look to set the tone for their championship aspirations in their first game of the season.
- •Alabama State opens its season on August 26, 2026.
- •The matchup is against Southern in the Birmingham Classic.
- •Coach Eddie Robinson Jr. emphasizes the need to prove their championship readiness.
- •Robinson highlights a tough, physical playing style for the upcoming game.
- •The team celebrates its first 10-win season in over 20 years.
- 3:20 PMYahoo Sports — Alabama State football believes ‘it’s our time’ to chase SWAC title
"Eddie Robinson Jr. says it's Alabama State football's time to chase a title in 2026 and it'll start with the Birmingham Classic.
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