THE HILL | The intensity was turned all the way up on The Hill Wednesday morning as the Alabama A&M University football team hit the practice field in full gear for the first time this fall. 
 
"Today was the first time we've actually had the opportunity to play like it was a game," Alabama A&M head coach Sam Shade said. "I thought the practice went well for the first day in full gear. We've got a lot of new guys who weren't here in the spring that we get the chance to see in live situations. The more we get, the better we are going to be."
 
Shade said the team has been coming together and buying into the standard of what him and coaching staff are trying to do. 
 
"It feels great when your players take ownership in the team and trying to hold each other accountable," he said. "We feel like we got a standard that we want to play to. I am excited to see our players step up and hold each other accountable."
 
The Bulldogs will continue fall camp this week with a series of practices, leading into their first scrimmage on Saturday.
 
"This is the first of two scrimmages we have during Fall Camp," Shade said. "We want to see the guys execute the offense. We will have officials and treat this scrimmage like a game."
 
AAMU kicks off the 2025 campaign on August 30 against Arkansas in Fayetteville.



Fan Day
Fans are invited to watch Alabama A&M's Fan Day on Saturday, Aug. 16 at 10 a.m. inside Louis Crews Stadium. The annual Maroon and White scrimmage will begin at 12 p.m. 
 
Fan Day will feature the Bulldog Walk, an opportunity to meet the AAMU cheerleaders, an MMW Showcase by the marching band and inflatables. Additionally, fans can pick up their 2025 schedule of fall sports, including women's soccer, men's and women's cross country, volleyball and football. 
 
The event is free and open to the public.
 
Fall Schedule
The Bulldogs open the 2025 season on Saturday, Aug. 30 with a road trip to Arkansas and begins SWAC play at Bethune-Cookman on Saturday, Sept. 27. The first home game is scheduled for Saturday, Sept. 6 against Alcorn State.
 
Classic Games
Alabama A&M will play in four signature games, hosting Alcorn State in the 15th Annual Louis Crews Classic on Saturday, Sept. 6 in Louis Crews Stadium. The Bulldogs renew their rivalry with Tennessee State in The Legacy Series on Saturday, Sept. 13. AAMU faces Jackson State in the Gulf Coast Challenge on Saturday, Oct. 4 at Ladd-Peebles Stadium in Mobile, Ala. and conclude the trio of classic games with the 83rd Annual Magic City Classic on Saturday, Oct. 25 at Legion Field in Birmingham, Ala.
  
Ticket Information
Season tickets and single-game tickets for the 2025 season are on sale now. Purchase your tickets today to guarantee your seat for the upcoming season. To purchase tickets, visit aamusports.com or call the ticket office at: 256.372.7255 or 256.372.7254.
 
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