LORMAN, Mississippi -- Alcorn State shocked teams in the SWAC last season while posting a 4-7 record under Coach Jay Hopson, who was hired in late May.The Braves won’t sneak up on opponents this season after showing signs of improvement a year ago. Alcorn pulled off upsets against Grambling State to open 2012 and clipped Alabama A&M's undefeated season hopes during the Bulldogs' homecoming.
Pass defense was Alcorn’s calling card in 2012. The Braves led the SWAC and were fourth in the FCS, allowing just 156 yards a game through the air. Junior Devon Francois leads the secondary finishing last year's campaign with 41 tackles.
Head Coach: Jay Hopson
SWAC Digital Network Interview | Football Media Day (Video)
KEY LOSSES:
Terrance Lewis - WR/KR
Cornelius Brown - OL
Jacques Caldwell - DB
Brandon Thompson - DB
Robert Gainwell - LB
Jermaine Turner - DL
Stephen Howard - DL
STARTERS RETURNING:
Offense: 6
Defense: 5
Special Teams: 4
Other returnees in the secondary include: Jamison Knox, Anthony Williams and Hendricks Taylor.
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