The 2018 Alabama State Hornets football team represented

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as a member of the East Division of the Southwestern Athletic Conference (SWAC) during 2018 NCAA Division I FCS football season. Led by first-year head coach

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, the Hornets compiled an overall record of 4–7 with a mark of 3–4 in conference play, placing fourth in the SWAC East Division. Alabama State played home games at

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Preseason

SWAC football media day

During the SWAC football media day held in

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on July 13, 2018, the Hornets were predicted to finish second in the East Division.

Media poll

Presason All-SWAC Team

The Hornets had six players selected to Preseason All-SWAC Teams.

Offense

''2nd team'' Darryl Pearson Jr. – So. QB

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– Sr. OL

Defense

''2nd team'' Christian Clark – Jr. DL Darron Johnson – Jr. LB Jeffrey Hill – Sr. DB

Special teams

''2nd team'' George Golden – So. KR

Schedule

Game summaries

Tuskegee

At Auburn

At Kennesaw State

At Grambling State

At Alcorn State

At South Alabama

vs Alabama A&M

Texas Southern

Jackson State

At Prairie View A&M

Mississippi Valley State

Players drafted into the NFL

References

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