Alabama A&M falls 41-14 to Alcorn State, won't make it to SWAC title game

HUNTSVILLE, Alabama -- Alabama A&M lost Saturday to Alcorn State 41-14 in a failed bid to make a run at the SWAC championship.

Alcorn State (8-2, 6-1) showed why it's the best team in the conference, in a dominating performance featuring 350 yards in total offense and a 159-yard rushing night by John Gibbs, Jr.

With the win, the Braves won the SWAC's Eastern division and punched their ticket to play in the SWAC title game on Dec. 6 in Houston, Tex.

Alabama A&M, having a rejuvenated season in which they were picked to finish last in preseason conference polls, now sits at 3-2 in the Eastern division and 4-6 overall.

Alcorn State led 35-0 at halftime, but the Bulldogs held the Braves to just six points in the second half.

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