Alabama State football garners attention at SWAC Media Day
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 15, 2026, 8:01 PM
Last updated Jul 15, 2026
At the SWAC Football Media Day on July 15 in Birmingham, Alabama State football was voted preseason favorite in the SWAC East. Coach Eddie Robinson Jr. expressed confidence in his team, which received 131 points and 16 first-place votes in the polls. The Hornets aim for both a SWAC title and a shot at the HBCU National Championship this season. Robinson emphasized a focused approach, reflecting on last season's near title opportunity. The season opens August 29.
- •Alabama State voted first in SWAC East preseason poll.
- •Eddie Robinson Jr. highlights team's championship aspirations.
- •Hornets received 131 points, ranked closely behind Prairie View A&M.
- •Team aims for SWAC title and HBCU National Championship.
- •Season opener set for August 29.
- 8:01 PMYahoo Sports — The buzz at SWAC Football Media Day was swarming around Alabama State football
"It felt like the tide was changing at SWAC Football Media Day with Alabama State football stealing the spotlight.
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