FAMU football faces Alabama State in homecoming game on Friday
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 8, 2026, 4:01 PM
Last updated Oct 8, 2026
Florida A&M football will face Alabama State on Friday at 12:05 p.m. in Montgomery. The match was rescheduled from Saturday due to Tropical Storm Isaias. FAMU, looking to end a four-game losing streak, will start freshman quarterback Armond Parker as Alabama State's Aaron Frye takes over for their injured starter. Alabama State is coming off a loss to Bethune-Cookman.
- •FAMU's last game ended in a loss against Alabama A&M, 41-20.
- •Alabama State has a 3-2 record this season, with one SWAC win.
- •Both teams are starting freshman quarterbacks due to injuries.
- •The game is part of Alabama State's homecoming festivities.
- •Heavy rain is expected during the game.
- 4:01 PMYahoo Sports — FAMU football vs Alabama State prediction: Vote for Friday's winner
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