BIRMINGHAM, Ala. | Fans can catch Alabama State University football nine times on ESPN's linear and digital platforms during the 2024 season.
The Hornets will open the 2024 season against North Carolina Central in the Orange Blossom Classic on Sunday, Sept. 1 at 3 p.m. (ET) on ESPN and will wrap up the season on ESPNU hosting Tuskegee University in 100th Turkey Day Classic on Thursday, Nov. 28 at 1 p.m.
Alabama State's games against Miles College (Sept 7), Florida A&M (Oct. 5), Alcorn State (Nov. 2), Jackson state (Nov. 16), and Prairie View A&M (Nov. 23) will stream on ESPN+ while the annual Magic City Classic against Alabama A&M will air on ESPN Network to be determined.
The 2024 Pepsi SWAC Football Championship Game will air live on ESPN2 on Saturday, December 7
th.
| Date |
Time (ET) |
GAME |
Platform |
| Sun, Sept. 1 |
3 p.m. |
North Carolina Central vs. Alabama State |
ESPN |
| Sat, Sept. 7 |
6 p.m. |
Miles at Alabama State |
ESPN+ |
| Sat. Sept. 14 |
TBA |
Alabama State at Samford University |
ESPN+ |
| Sat, Oct 5 |
3 p.m. |
Florida A&M at Alabama State |
ESPN+ |
| Sat, Oct 26 |
3:30 p.m. |
Alabama State vs. Alabama A&M |
TBD |
| Sat, Nov 2 |
5 p.m. |
Alabama State vs. Alcorn State |
ESPN+ |
| Sat, Nov 9 |
3 p.m. |
Alabama State at Grambling |
ESPN+ |
| Sat, Nov 16 |
3 p.m. |
Jackson State at Alabama State |
ESPN+ |
| Sat, Nov 23 |
3 p.m. |
Prairie View A&M at Alabama State |
ESPN+ |
| Thu, Nov 28 |
2 p.m. |
Tuskegee at Alabama State |
ESPNU |
| Sat, Dec 7 |
2 p.m. |
Pepsi SWAC Football Championship |
ESPN2 |
| Sat, Dec 14 |
12 p.m. |
Cricket Celebration Bowl |
ABC |
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