Alabama State football opens its SWAC conference play in Week Four against a Florida A&M team that narrowly beat them out in preseason projections for the East division by nine points. Â
The Week 4 matchup could possibly be the most evenly-rounded bout in the SWAC during the 2025 season. Â
Ahead of the season, here’s an early look at Alabama State’s Week 4 opponent and a score prediction. Â
Alabama State football opponent preview: Florida A&M Â
Florida A&M football 2024 review Â
Record: 7-5 (5-3 SWAC) Â
Notable team stats in 2024Â
Passing offense: 2,857 passing yards (No. 26 FCS, No. 2 SWAC) Â
Florida A&M players to watch Â
RB Thad Franklin JrÂ
2024 stats (12 games): 653 rushing yards (5.4 YPC), 120 carries, 11 touchdowns; 162 receiving yards, 19 receptions, 2 touchdowns  Â
DL Davion Westmoreland Â
2024 stats (12 games): 33 total tackles, 8 tackles for loss, 4.5 sacks Â
LB Nay’Ron Jenkins Â
2024 stats (12 games): 73 total tackles, 4.5 tackles for loss, 3 sacks, 1 interception, 4 pass deflections, 1 fumble recovery Â
Series History Alabama State vs. Florida A&M
Series history: Florida A&M leads, 5-0Â
Last meeting: Florida A&M 28, Alabama State 13 (Oct. 5, 2024)Â Â
Early Score Prediction: Alabama State football at Florida A&MÂ
Final Score: Alabama State 28, Florida A&M 24 Â
Alabama State breaks the winless streak against Florida A&M and collects a key victory early in the season in a game that comes down to one possession. Alabama State’s run game, aided by timely plays through the air, will secure the win for the Hornets over its divisional opponent. The defensive unit chips in with a pair of takeaways, crippling Florida A&M at home. Â
