HUNTSVILLE, Ala. – Coming off an impressive victory in Birmingham, Alabama A&M (4-3, 2-3 SWAC) football comes back to Louis Crews Stadium to face Mississippi Valley State (2-6, 1-4 SWAC) in Southwestern Athletic Conference action on Saturday, November 6. Kickoff is slated for 1 p.m.
 
WHERE TO WATCH
Not able to Return to Normal this weekend? Well, we've got you covered! Make sure to catch the game on live on Alabama A&M Athletics YouTube and stay up-to-date with all the must know numbers with live stats.
 
Additionally, catch full coverage following the game on www.AAMUSports.com, the official online home of Alabama A&M Athletics.
 
THE LONG AND SHORT OF IT – DEE ANDERSON AND GARY QUARLES ARE SWAC'S TOP TD DUO
Different positions, different ways of getting it done and far different body types don't seem to make all that much difference when it comes to finding the endzone.
 
For 6-6 senior wideout Dee Anderson (Dallas, Texas), he has found his way to paydirt a Southwestern Athletic Conference (SWAC) high eight times with a pair of three touchdown games. While Anderson gets it done as a big target streaking downfield, the 5-6 Quarles is right behind him with seven scores – all coming on the ground, usually by disappearing into the line and popping out the other side to blow past the defense.
 
Together their total of 15 touchdowns is the most of any duo in the SWAC as is their combined 92 points (48 for Anderson and 44 for Quarles).
 
BULLDOGS SHOWING OUT AT THE NATIONAL LEVEL
Already leading the SWAC in points per game at 33.3, A&M is hitting at the national level with a No. 5 ranking in the country in passing offense (333.6).
 
It's far from the only impressive rankings as the Bulldogs are currently 21^st in total offense (431.0), 22^nd in passing efficiency (144.89) and yards per completion (13.27) as well as 23^rd in scoring offense (33.3) and 25^th in red zone offense (.867).
 
Individually, graduate quarterback Aqeel Glass (St. Louis, Mo.) ranks in the Top-10 in five categories, including No. 5 in passing yards per game (332.0), No. 6 in passing touchdowns (21), No. 8 in total points responsible for per game (19.1) and No. 9 in passing yards and total offense (316.9). Meanwhile, Anderson ranks sixth in the nation in total touchdowns with his eight just two off the national lead.
 
Junior wideout Odieu Hilair (Belle Glade, Fla.) ranks seventh in receptions per game at 6.9 while junior wide receiver Abdul-Fatai Ibrahim (Miramar, Fla.) is 13^th in that category (6.4) as well as receiving yards at 91.3. Quarles makes sure the ground game is well represented as he is just one of 11 tailbacks averaging at least 100 yards per game as he checks in right at 100.0.
 
ALABAMA A&M SWATS HORNETS 42-28 TO EARN FOURTH STRAIGHT MAGIC CITY CLASSIC CHAMPIONSHIP
Coming in to the biggest game of the year following three straight losses, Alabama A&M got back on beam as they made it four in a row at the Magic City Classic, dropping arch rival Alabama State 42-28 on Saturday, October 30.
 
It would be a day that would showcase the offense as Glass got things rolling with a 37-yard bomb to Anderson in the first and would later add a 55-yard catch-and-run score by Ibrahim to highlight a day that saw him throw for 321 yards and four TDs – each to a different receiver. The other two would be another 37-yard strike, this time to Hilaire, and one to redshirt-senior tight end Kendric Johnson (New Market, Ala.) from 28-yards out.
 
Quarles would be the workhorse out of the backfield as he pounded away at the defense for 126 yards on just 20 carries, punching two of those into the endzone. He would also add four catches for 29-yards.
 
Defensively, senior cornerback Ja'Marian Green (Belle Glade, Fla.) showed up in the stats exactly one time but it was at the right time as he picked off a pass in the endzone to squelch an ASU drive. He was joined by Armoni Holloway on the defensive side with eight tackles to found out the top performers.
 
WATCH ME NOW (SEASON LONG EDITION)
With the majority of this spring's top performers back in the fold for Fall 2021, all eyes are on A&M. Glass headlines those in the spotlight as he has been named to the Walter Payton Award Watch List representing the top player at the Football Championship Subdivision, the Deacon Jones Watch List as the top player at an HBCU and both the Reese's Senior Bowl and College Football Performance Awards (CFPA).
 
He is joined by Ibrahim on the Deacon Jones and has also been named a BOXTOROW Preseason All-American and SWAC Preseason Player of the Year. Those pale in comparison, however, to being the first player selected to play in the inaugural HBCU Legacy Bowl, a new postseason All-Star game featuring the top 100 HBCU National Football League (NFL) draft eligible players.
 
On top of those honors, Glass was named Offensive Most Valuable Player of the Magic City Classic while graduate linebacker Armoni Holloway (Pinson, Ala.) claimed Defensive MVP with impressive performances.
 
ABOUT THE MISSISSIPPI VALLEY STATE UNIVERSITY DELTA DEVILS
Mississippi Valley State visits Huntsville towing a three-game losing streak and an overall record of 2-6 and SWAC mark of just 1-4.
 
They dropped their first three games of the season, falling 35-0 at Murray State (9/2), 58-13 at Stephen F. Austin (9/18) and 38-25 to Southern (9/26) in Itta Bena, Mississippi before breaking through with a narrow 17-16 victory against North Carolina Central (10/2). They would make it two in a row with a 20-14 victory at Bethune-Cookman (10/9) the following week before getting doubled up, 24-12, against Alcorn on October 16.
 
Facing one of the top defensive teams in the league in Florida A&M, the Delta Devils put up four touchdowns and dropped a narrow 31-28 decision on October 23. Most recently they played No. 16 Jackson State (10/30) tough, falling just 28-19 on October 30.
 
Scouting The Alabama A&M University Bulldogs
Record: 4-3, 2-3 SWAC
Last Time Out: W, 42-28 vs. Alabama State on October 30
Streak: One Win
 
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Individual Statistical Offensive Leaders
Passing Yards: Aqeel Glass – 2,324
Passing Touchdowns: Aqeel Glass – 21
Completions: Aqeel Glass – 175
Completion Percentage: Aqeel Glass – .595
Rushing Yards: Gary Quarles – 700
Rushing Touchdowns: Gary Quarles – 7
Carries: Gary Quarles – 143
Receiving Yards: Abdul-Fatai Ibrahim – 639
Receiving Touchdowns: Dee Anderson – 8
Receptions: Odieu Hilaire – 48
 
Individual Statistical Defensive Leaders
Tackles: JaBraun McNeal, Trenell Troutman – 37
Tackles (Solo): JaBraun McNeal, Trenell Troutman – 26
Tackles (Assisted): Branden Bailey – 16
Tackles For Loss: Trenell Troutman – 8
Sacks: Phillip Hopkins – 2.5
Interceptions: Trenell Troutman – 3
 
Individual Statistical Special Team Leaders
Field Goals Made: Corey Spencer – 5 (5-of-7)
Punting Yards: Troy Lendvay – 1,029
Touchbacks: Corey Spencer – 3
Inside 20-Yard Line: Troy Lendvay – 2
Punt Returns: Brian Jenkins, Jr. – 4
Punt Return Yards: Brian Jenkins, Jr. – 4
Kickoff Returns: Terrell Gardner – 9
Kickoff Return Yards: Terrell Gardner – 235
 
Team Statistics
Scoring: 33.3
Passing: 331.9
Rushing: 94.1
Total Offense: 426.0
Touchdowns: 30
Kickoff Return Average: 19.3
Punt Return Yards Average: 0.3
Time of Possession: 30:53
Sacks: 9
Interceptions: 7
Tackles: 411
Tackles For Loss: 36.0


Scouting The Mississippi Valley State University Delta Devils
Record: 2-6, 1-4 SWAC
Last Time Out: L, 28-19 vs. Jackson State on October 30
Streak: Three Losses
 
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Individual Statistical Offensive Leaders
Passing Yards: Jalani Eason – 931
Passing Touchdowns: Jalani Eason – 7
Completions: Jalani Eason – 94
Completion Percentage: Jalani Eason – .610
Rushing Yards: Caleb Johnson – 664
Rushing Touchdowns: Caleb Johnson – 6
Carries: Caleb Johnson – 159
Receiving Yards: Jacory Rankin – 369
Receiving Touchdowns: Seven Players – 1
Receptions: Jacory Rankin – 27
 
Individual Statistical Defensive Leaders
Tackles: Jeremiah Caine – 37
Tackles (Solo): Volme Swanier – 23
Tackles (Assisted): Jeremiah Caine – 21
Tackles For Loss: Volme Swanier – 8.0
Sacks: Ronnie Thomas – 6.0
Interceptions: Nine Players – 1
 
Individual Statistical Special Team Leaders
Field Goals Made: Orlando Fernandez – 9 (9-of-14)
Punting Yards: Orlando Fernandez – 2,090
Touchbacks: Orlando Fernandez – 17
Inside 20-Yard Line: Orlando Fernandez – 14
Punt Returns: Jarius Clayton – 7
Punt Return Yards: Jarius Clayton – 40
Kickoff Returns: Donald Johnson III – 14
Kickoff Return Yards: Donald Johnson III – 302
 
Team Statistics
Scoring: 16.8
Passing: 135.8
Rushing: 132.4
Total Offense: 268.1
Touchdowns: 14
Kickoff Return Average: 18.8
Punt Return Yards Average: 5.7
Time of Possession: 30:38
Sacks: 18
Interceptions: 9
Tackles: 554
Tackles For Loss: 62.0