MONTGOMERY, Ala. | Alabama State returns home for their lone October contest this weekend, hosting UAPB on Homecoming Saturday inside ASU Stadium.

Kickoff is set for 2 pm against the defending SWAC West Division champions, on a day where the Hornets will honor the 1991 HBCU National Championship Team at halftime.

GAME INFORMATION
Kick: 2 pm
Site: ASU Stadium | Montgomery, Ala.
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SERIES
All-time record: Alabama State leads all-time series, 13-5
Last Meeting: Alabama State def. UAPB, 41-21 (2016)
Streak: Alabama State, W4

GAME NOTES

• Alabama State has won the last four games in the series over the Golden Lions and have the longest winning streak at seven from 2003-2011.
• The two teams met last season in Arkansas, but the game was called in the first half due to weather with Alabama State leading 10-3 and driving.
• Jacquez Payton (Georgiana, Ala.) currently leads the Southwestern Athletic Conference (SWAC) averaging 1.8 pass breakups per game and is fourth in the NCAA.
• Irshaad Davis (Carol City, Fla.), Jeffrey Scott (Vicksburg, Miss.), Brandon Gaddy (Virginia Beach, Va.), and Nicholas Terry (Youngstown, Ohio) are tied for 23rd in fumbles recovered in the NCAA.
• Ryan Nettles (Evergreen, Ala.) is currently ranked in the top 100 in eight different categories by the NCAA including 47th in completions per game at 16.25.
• The Hornets are currently sixth in the nation in pass defense, allowing just 151.0 yards per game, and are 33rd in passing efficiency defense (120.35).
• Alabama State is currently tied for second place in the SWAC East with Alabama A&M and Florida A&M, each one game back of Jackson State who plays in Huntsville this weekend.
• Today's contest marks the third of four consecutive conference games before a bye week the week of October 23.
• This game marks the third game for the Hornets at ASU Stadium this season, and they have scored on their opening drive in both games to date.

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