Alabama State football will face Auburn for the first time in 2018, school officials announced Saturday.

The Hornets and Tigers will meet on The Plains on November 17, 2018. It will be the second SEC opponent the Hornets have played in football, as Alabama State played at Kentucky in 2013.

"We are pleased to announce our future football matchup with Auburn," Interim Athletic Director Melvin Hines said. "The Alabama State football brand continues to grow and expand where we are able to schedule games of this magnitude. We look forward to the contest in 2018."
 
The 2015 Hornets, under first-year head coach Brian Jenkins, will open the season Sunday, Sept. 6, at Tennessee State in the John Merritt Classic, with the home opener set for Saturday, Sept. 12 vs. Alcorn State. Kickoff for both games is at 6 p.m. Season and single game tickets are on sale by phone at 334-229-4551 or in person at the ASU Ticket Office. Single game tickets start at just $10 online at bamastatesports.com/tickets.

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