Alabama A&M Athletics

Alabama A&M University commemorates the achievements of their most successful football coach, Louis Crews, by hosting the Louis Crews Classic in the first home game of every season. Crews, who was born in Bessemer, Alabama, established a remarkable record of 110-61-3 during his time on The Hill. However, his legacy goes beyond his impressive record, as he was an exceptional mentor and leader for his players and the university.
 
Crews' coaching career with the Bulldogs, spanning from 1959 to 1976, was a remarkable achievement, and his accomplishments were widely celebrated. He received many prestigious awards, including the distinction of being the Outstanding Citizen of Huntsville and a citation from the governor in recognition of his invaluable contributions to the State of Alabama.

In 2010, Alabama A&M created the Annual Louis Crews Classic to honor the contributions made by Louis Crews and his family to the institution. Since then, the Bulldogs have played in 14 games, winning 10 of them. 

 

LOUIS CREWS CLASSIC RESULTS

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YEAR	OPPONENT	W/L	RESULTS
2010	Central State	W	Alabama A&M 45, Central State 0
2011	Tuskegee	W	Alabama A&M 21, Tuskegee 6
2012	Grambling State	W	Alabama A&M 38, Grambling State 7
2013	Tuskegee	L	Tuskegee 23, Alabama A&M 7
2014	Grambling State	L	Grambling State 38, Alabama A&M 28
2015	Arkansas-Pine Bluff	W	Alabama A&M 28, Arkansas-Pine Bluff 9
2016	Prairie View A&M	L	Prairie View A&M 41, Alabama A&M 20
2017	Texas Southern	W	Alabama A&M 30, Texas Southern 13
2018	Miles	W	Alabama A&M 37, Miles 0
2019	Arkansas-Pine Bluff	W	Alabama A&M 52, Arkansas-Pine Bluff 34
2021	South Carolina State	W	Alabama A&M 42, South Carolina State 41
2022	Austin Peay	L	Austin Peay 28, Alabama A&M 3
2023	Lane	W	Alabama A&M 51, Lane 13
2024	Kentucky State	W	Alabama A&M 49, Kentucky State 7