Alabama State Hornets at Alabama A&M Bulldogs
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Kareem Keye throws two TD passes, leads Alabama State past Alabama A&M in Magic City Classic
Keye hit Asa Gregg with a 31-yard touchdown pass early in the game and added a 6-yard scoring toss to Derick Harden to lead the Hornets to a 17-3 halftime lead.
In the third quarter, the Hornets added Brandon Gilliams' second field goal and a long pick-6 by Ta’Shaun Sims for a 27-3 lead heading to the fourth.
Alabama A&M closed the gap on touchdown passes of 65 and 31 yards from Xavier Lankford to Keenan Hambrick. The Bulldogs added a two-point conversion after each score and trailed 27-19 with 5 minutes remaining. Lankford was intercepted on AAMU's only remaining possession.
Keye completed 14 of 20 passes for 131 yards.
Lankford completed 13 of 26 passes for 207 yards with two TDs and two picks. Hambrick caught 5 for 139 yards and both of Lankford's touchdowns.
How To Watch
How can I watch Alabama State Hornets vs. Alabama A&M Bulldogs?
- TV Channel: Hornets at Bulldogs 2021 College Football, week 9, is broadcasted on ESPNU.
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Scoring Summary
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TD | 1st Period 10:11 | Asa Gregg 31 Yd pass from Kareem Keye (Brandon Gilliam Kick) |
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FG | 1st Period 2:47 | Brandon Gilliam 35 Yd Field Goal |
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TD | 2nd Period 2:50 | Derick Harden 6 Yd pass from Kareem Keye (Brandon Gilliam Kick) |
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FG | 2nd Period 0:02 | Victor Barbosa 27 Yd Field Goal |
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FG | 3rd Period 3:16 | Brandon Gilliam 33 Yd Field Goal |
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TD | 3rd Period 1:01 | Ta'Shaun Sims 86 Yd Interception Return (Brandon Gilliam Kick) |
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TD | 4th Period 9:52 | Keenan Hambrick 65 Yd pass from Xavier Lankford (Xavier Lankford Pass to Donivan Wright for Two-Point Conversion) |
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TD | 4th Period 5:03 | Keenan Hambrick 31 Yd pass from Xavier Lankford (Xavier Lankford Run for Two-Point Conversion) |
Statistics
 ALST |
 AAMU |
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|---|---|---|
| 16 | 1st Downs | 14 |
| 4-13 | 3rd down efficiency | 3-13 |
| 0-0 | 4th down efficiency | 0-4 |
| 335 | Total Yards | 370 |
| 131 | Passing | 309 |
| 14/20 | Comp/Att | 18/38 |
| 6.6 | Yards per pass | 8.1 |
| 204 | Rushing | 61 |
| 40 | Rushing Attempts | 27 |
| 5.1 | Yards per rush | 2.3 |
| 10-85 | Penalties | 8-73 |
| 0 | Turnovers | 4 |
| 0 | Fumbles lost | 1 |
| 0 | Interceptions thrown | 3 |
| 33:09 | Possession | 26:51 |
Game Information
Location: Birmingham, AL
Attendance: 69,125 · Capacity:
Southwestern Athletic - East
| TEAM | OVR | CONF |
|---|---|---|
| Jackson State | 12-2 | 8-0 |
| Florida A&M | 7-5 | 5-3 |
| Alabama State | 7-5 | 5-3 |
| Alabama A&M | 6-6 | 4-4 |
| Bethune-Cookman | 2-10 | 2-6 |
| Mississippi Valley State | 1-11 | 1-7 |
Southwestern Athletic - West
| TEAM | OVER | CONF |
|---|---|---|
| Southern | 8-5 | 7-1 |
| Alcorn State | 6-6 | 5-3 |
| Texas Southern | 5-6 | 4-4 |
| Prairie View A&M | 5-7 | 3-5 |
| Grambling | 5-7 | 2-6 |
| Arkansas-Pine Bluff | 3-9 | 2-6 |
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