In the state of Alabama, college football is king, and that holds true for the Alabama State Hornets. Despite competing at the FCS level, cheap Alabama State football tickets are in short supply. The Hornets are one of the best-kept secrets in the Heart of Dixie. A brand new stadium, a dedicated fanbase, and a history of producing NFL players are just a few of the reasons why fans in the Yellowhammer State should flock to get last-minute Alabama State football tickets.

It’s Magic

If there’s one Alabama State game that football fans everywhere would be lucky to attend, it’s the Magic City Classic between the Hornets and rival Alabama A&M. The two schools meet every year on neutral turf at Legion Field in Birmingham. The game itself is just one part of a mini-festival that takes place and typically draws over 60,000 fans. Outside of the Iron Bowl between Auburn and Alabama, it’s the biggest football game in the state of Alabama every year, and one of the biggest rivalry games at the FCS level.

Buzzing for Wins

Even when they’re not playing their in-state rivals, the Hornets are one of the most compelling FCS programs. Alabama State is a proud member of the famous Southwestern Athletic Conference, which is considered the best football conference for historically black colleges and universities. SWAC programs like Alabama State take football seriously, which means there are serious bragging rights on the line for every game and a lot of pride in the team that takes home the conference title every year. While Alabama State’s SWAC titles are limited to 1991 and 2004, the Hornets are almost always in the mix and a contender for a spot in the SWAC championship game.