Alcorn State releases 2008 Football Schedule

Alcorn State, MS —The Alcorn State University Athletic Department has released its 2008 Football Schedule. The Braves will host five games on the Academic Resort, starting with the August 30th, season opener against Southeastern Louisiana. Alcorn State will play all Southwestern Athletic schools in the upcoming season although the SWAC does not mandate this action.

The Braves will open with FCS opponent Southeastern Louisiana University of the Southland Conference and will play a FBS game at Troy University.

2008 Alcorn State University Football Schedule

Date Opponent Site Time

August 30 Southeastern Louisiana Alcorn State, MS 1 PM
September 6 *Grambling State University Grambling, LA 6 PM
September 13 Troy University Troy, AL 6 PM
September 20 *University of Arkansas-Pine Bluff Alcorn State, MS 6 PM
September 27 *Southern University Alcorn State, MS 1 PM
October 4 OPEN
October 11 *Mississippi Valley State University Itta Bena, MS TBA
October 18 *Alabama A&M University Huntsville, AL TBA
October 25 *Texas Southern University Alcorn State, MS 2 PM
(Homecoming)
November 1 *Alabama State University Alcorn State, MS 1 PM
November 8 OPEN
November 15 *Prairie View A&M Prairie View, TX TBA
November 22 *Jackson State University Jackson, MS TBA
(Capital City Classic)
December 13 SWAC Championship Birmingham, AL TBA

Bold print indicates home contests

* Denotes SWAC Conference Games

Coach Ernest T. Jones-Head Coach (1st Year)
Dr. George Ross-President
Mr. Wiley F. Jones-Interim Athletic Director
Ms. LaToya M. Shields-Sports Information Director