THE HILL | The Alabama A&M University football team climbed to No. 24 in the AFCA FCS Coaches Top 25 Poll released Monday, while continuing to receive votes in the Stats Perform FCS Top 25 Poll.
 
The Bulldogs earned 52 points in the coaches poll after improving to 7-2 overall with Saturday's victory over rival Alabama State.
 
Alabama A&M enters the national rankings following two consecutive weeks of receiving votes in both polls. The Bulldogs first drew votes after their Homecoming victory over Grambling State on Oct. 17.
 
AAMU improved to 4-1 in Southwestern Athletic Conference play with a 31-28 victory over Alabama State in the 85th Amazon Magic City Classic presented by Coca-Cola at Legion Field. The win snapped a four-game losing streak against the Hornets and gave head coach Sam Shade his 50th career victory.
 
Quarterback Cornelious Brown IV completed 22 of 35 passes for 216 yards and two touchdowns and added a rushing score to earn Offensive MVP honors. Linebacker DJ Barber collected 13 tackles and was named Defensive MVP as the Bulldogs finished with 420 yards of total offense.
 
Alabama A&M visits defending SWAC champion Prairie View A&M on Saturday, Nov. 7. Kickoff is scheduled for 2 p.m. at Panther Stadium, with coverage on SWAC TV.
 
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