Who Prevailed In Today’S Magic City Classic?

The 82nd annual Magic City Classic, the largest historically black college and university (HBCU) football game in the country, took place at Legion Field in Birmingham. Alabama A and M and Alabama State played in the matchup, with the Bulldogs of Alabama A and M looking to reclaim their title after the Hornets defeated them. Alabama State managed to snap a three-game losing streak by winning the game 42-28.

The Bulldogs used key plays in the first half and the beginning of the second half to pull away from Alabama A and M. Davis hit Kisean Johnson from nine yards out, and Jacory Merritt scored on a four-yard run to give Alabama State a 17-14 lead. Victor Barbosa kicked a 37-yard field goal.

Alabama State and Alabama A and M battled in a competitive first half, but the Hornets pulled away in the second half to take the 31-16 victory. The Alabama A and M Bulldogs now lead the series with a record of 44–41–3 all-time.

In 2022, Alabama State University won 24-17, while in 2021, Alabama A and M won 42–28. The Alabama State University football team capitalized off big plays, scoring off a punt return, blocked field goal, and a Hail Mary, as the Hornets won their 2021 Magic City Classic. Each school took home a payout of $739,575.