THE HILL | The Alabama A&M University football team ranks No. 4 in the latest Black College Football Poll released Monday, dropping three spots after spending two consecutive weeks at No. 1.
The Bulldogs are 7-3 overall and 4-2 in Southwestern Athletic Conference (SWAC) play following Saturday's 31-10 loss at Prairie View A&M. Alabama A&M pulled within 14-10 early in the third quarter before the Panthers scored the final 17 points.
Alabama A&M first climbed to the top of the Black College Football Poll on Oct. 26 and retained the position last week with 454 points and 13 first-place votes.
Against Prairie View A&M,
Kolton Nero led the Bulldogs with 80 rushing yards on 12 carries, while
Byron Perrilliat scored Alabama A&M's lone touchdown on a 3-yard run.
Jeremiah Hudson-Davis paced the defense with 16 tackles, including nine solo stops.
The Bulldogs return to Louis Crews Stadium on Saturday to host Texas Southern for Senior Day and Military Appreciation Day. Kickoff against the Tigers is scheduled for 2 p.m., with coverage on SWAC TV. Alabama A&M will look to complete an undefeated home schedule.
| BLACK COLLEGE FOOTBALL POLL [November 9, 2026] |
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| Rank |
Points |
Previous Week |
| 1. South Carolina State (21) |
438 |
2 |
| 2. Jackson State (1) |
372 |
3 |
| 3. Prairie View A&M |
280 |
6 |
| 4. Alabama A&M |
274 |
1 |
| 5. Alcorn State |
260 |
4 |
| 6. Arkansas-Pine Bluff |
256 |
5 |
| 7. North Carolina Central |
180 |
8 |
| 8. Delaware State |
170 |
7 |
| 9. Alabama State |
82 |
10 |
| 10. Southern |
76 |
NR |
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| First Place Votes in Parentheses |
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