Alabama State Hornets Set To "Swarm And Sting" With 2015 Football Schedule

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MONTGOMERY, Alabama  --  Alabama State University announced its 2015 football schedule today, including a new matchup for Homecoming, the Golden Bears of Miles College.

"There is always great anticipation for the start of the football season, but this one is extra special as it's my first in Hornet Nation," said New Head Coach Brian Jenkins.

The Jenkins Era of Hornets football begins with a new theme for the 2015 season: SWARM and STING. Jenkins said it's not just a slogan; it's the goal, expectation and the standard for how Hornets football will compete each week.

"SWARM and STING is how we expect to operate in every aspect of our program – to be fast, aggressive, and decisive, delivering the blow to our opponents," said Jenkins. "We have a challenging schedule as it is every year, with our conference games being at the core. As I said in my introductory press conference, the time is now for us – not I – but us to get it done. We will work diligently to have the best season we can in 2015 and look forward to the support of Hornet Nation as our '12th man' both at home and on the road."

Interim Athletic Director Melvin Hines said with the release of the new schedule, fans can make their plans to join the Hornets for an exciting season.


Alabama State's athletic administration discussed the $80 million dollars the University committed towards facilities and the plan for the athletic department. Alabama State wants to considered "a great institution that just happens to be a HBCU."

"ASU fans have been looking forward to the start of Jenkins Era football since his arrival," Hines said. "In just a few months, we'll kick off what promises to be an electrifying season on the gridiron."

ASU will open the season Sunday, Sept. 6 at Tennessee State in the John Merritt Classic. Jenkins and the Hornets will make their home debut Saturday, Sept. 12 when Alabama State hosts defending SWAC Champion Alcorn State. Alabama State returns home the follow week to host Grambling State (Sept. 19) in the 2nd Annual Prince Hall Masons Americanism Football Classic.

The Hornets will then play five of the next six games away from home, starting with road games at Mississippi Valley State (Sept. 26) and Texas Southern (Oct. 3) before returning home to face Southern (Oct. 10). The team hits the road again to play Arkansas-Pine Bluff (Oct. 17). Following an open date, the Hornets will meet the Alabama A&M Bulldogs in the 74th State Farm Magic City Classic on Halloween.

After a Nov. 7 game at Jackson State, Alabama State will play its final two regular season games at home. The Hornets will host Prairie View on Connection Day / Military Appreciation Day on Nov. 14, prior to the homecoming contest against Miles on Nov. 21.

The Toyota SWAC Football Championship is Saturday, Dec. 6 in Houston, Texas.

Season tickets deposits are only $50 at bamastatesports.com/tickets.

2015 Football Schedule


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Date Opponent Location Time
9/6/2015 Tennessee State  Nashville, TN TBA
9/12/2015 * Alcorn State Montgomery, Ala. - New ASU Stadium TBA Prince Hall Masons Americanism Football Classic
9/19/2015 * Grambling State Montgomery, Ala. - New ASU Stadium TBA
9/26/2015 * Mississippi Valley State Itta Bena, MS TBA
10/3/2015 * Texas Southern Houston, TX TBA
10/10/2015 * Southern U.  Montgomery, Ala. - New ASU Stadium TBA
10/17/2015 * Arkansas - Pine Bluff Pine Bluff, AR TBA
10/31/2015 * Alabama A&M Birmingham, Ala. TBA 74th State Farm Magic City Classic
11/7/2015 * Jackson State,  Jackson, MS TBA
11/14/2015 * Prairie View A&M   Montgomery, Ala. - New ASU Stadium TBA 
11/21/2015 Miles College Montgomery, Ala. - New ASU Stadium TBA Homecoming

Toyota SWAC Championship
12/5/2015 TBA Houston, Texas

BOLD: Home Games
*SWAC Game


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