THE HILL | The Alabama A&M University football team looks to finish unbeaten at Louis Crews Stadium this season when the Bulldogs welcome Texas Southern on Saturday, Nov. 14, for Senior Day and Military Appreciation Day. Kickoff for the Southwestern Athletic Conference (SWAC) matchup is scheduled for 2 p.m.
 
Saturday marks the 21st meeting between the programs, with Alabama A&M holding a 15-5 advantage in the all-time series. Texas Southern claimed last season's matchup, 24-7, in Houston.
 
Alabama A&M (7-3 overall, 4-2 SWAC) returns home after a 31-10 loss at Prairie View A&M. The Bulldogs pulled within 14-10 early in the third quarter before the Panthers scored the final 17 points, snapping AAMU's three-game winning streak. Kolton Nero rushed for 80 yards on 12 carries, while Jeremiah Hudson-Davis led the defense with 16 tackles, including nine solo stops.
 
The Bulldogs have won all five games at Louis Crews Stadium this season, outscoring opponents 229-77. AAMU has scored at least 30 points in every home appearance and enters Saturday averaging 45.8 points while allowing 15.4 points per game on its home field.
 
Texas Southern (3-6, 2-4) visits Huntsville after a 34-31 loss to Alabama State. The Tigers have played three consecutive games decided by three points, earning victories over Southern and Grambling State before falling to the Hornets.
 
Fans can watch live on SWAC TV as Mo Caarter (play-by-play), Tolly Carr (analyst) and Thai Floyd (sideline) have the call or listen on WJAB 90.9 FM. The Bulldogs' radio coverage features Chauncy Sanders handling play-by-play, Brian Howard serving as analyst and Maurice Brooks handling pregame and postgame duties.
 
ABOUT THE GAME

• Alabama A&M concludes its six-game home schedule Saturday at Louis Crews Stadium.
• The Bulldogs will recognize their senior class and honor military service members during Senior Day and Military Appreciation Day.
• AAMU is seeking its eighth victory and fifth SWAC win of the season.
• A victory would give the Bulldogs a 6-0 record at Louis Crews Stadium.
• Military personnel receive free admission with a military ID.

 
ALABAMA A&M AT A GLANCE

• Quarterback Cornelious Brown IV has passed for 2,498 yards and 23 touchdowns, needing two yards to reach 2,500 for the season.
• Jarel Williams has caught 42 passes for 701 yards and eight touchdowns.
• Jaylan Bean also has 42 receptions, totaling 673 yards and nine touchdowns.
• Byron Perrilliat leads the rushing attack with 535 yards and five touchdowns, while Nero has contributed 448 yards and five scores.
• Linebacker DJ Barber leads the defense with 102 tackles, averaging 10.2 per game.
• Hudson-Davis has recorded 82 tackles and two interceptions.
• David Faulk has converted 13 of 18 field-goal attempts and 45 of 46 extra points.

 
TEXAS SOUTHERN AT A GLANCE

• The Tigers enter Saturday with a 3-6 overall record and a 2-4 mark in conference play.
• Running back Athean Renfro Jr. has rushed for 976 yards and eight touchdowns, leaving him 24 yards shy of 1,000.
• Quarterback Cam'Ron McCoy has added 369 rushing yards and six touchdowns.
• Texas Southern averages 191.3 rushing yards and 348.2 total yards per game.
• McCoy threw three touchdown passes and rushed for 111 yards against Alabama State.
• Renfro added 77 rushing yards, while Roriyon Richardson caught two touchdown passes against the Hornets.

 
SERIES HISTORY

• Alabama A&M and Texas Southern meet for the 21st time.
• The Bulldogs lead the all-time series, 15-5.
• Texas Southern won the most recent meeting, 24-7, on Nov. 22, 2025, in Houston.
• AAMU will look to extend its series advantage to 16-5.

 
THREE KEYS TO THE GAME

• Contain the ground attack. Limit Renfro's production and keep McCoy from extending possessions with his legs.
• Finish scoring opportunities. Turn favorable field position into touchdowns and protect the football.
• Execute late. Texas Southern's past three games have been decided by three points, placing added emphasis on fourth-quarter possessions and special teams.

 
LOOKING AHEAD TO WHAT'S NEXT
Alabama A&M concludes the regular season Saturday, Nov. 21, at Mississippi Valley State. Kickoff against the Delta Devils is scheduled for 2 p.m. in Itta Bena, Miss.
 
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