Alabama A&M vs. Alabama State

Four-down territory

1. Magic in the air: This week’s game marks the 74th edition of the Magic City Classic, and the excitement has been building. Both teams are coming off a bye, and look to come into the game healthy and rested. Alabama A&M won last year’s game 37-36. The Bulldogs outscored Alabama State 16-3 in the fourth quarter to take the win.

2. Rally for win: The Bulldogs overcame a nine-point deficit to defeat Jackson State in their last outing before the Classic. Damion May, playing in relief of the injured De’Angelo Ballard, threw touchdown passes to Jaquin Davis and Jonathan Dorsey, while Harvey Harris scored the game-winner early in the fourth quarter.

3. Also rallied: The Hornets trailed 14-0 before coming back to defeat Arkansas-Pine Bluff in their last game before the Classic. Khalid Thomas had career highs in rushing attempts (26), yards (148) and rushing touchdowns (3). Quarterback Daniel Duhart also ran for a touchdown and Rashad Boyd returned a fumble recovery for a score.

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