The 2013 Alabama State Hornets football team represented

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as a member of the East Division of the

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(SWAC) during

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. Led by seventh-year head coach

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, the Hornets compiled an overall record of 8–4 with a mark of 7–2 in conference play, tying for second place in the SWAC East Division. Alabama State played home games at

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. Alabama State entered the season with a new

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, who joined the team from

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. The Hornets were picked to win the SWAC Eastern Division, and seven players were selected for the SWAC Pre-Season All-Conference team.

Schedule

^Games aired on a tape delayed basis

References

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