​The biggest HBCU football game of the 2026 is in Birmingham for the 85th Magic City Classic between Alabama State football and Alabama A&M. The Bulldogs are looking to stay atop of the SWAC East standings with its first win in the Magic City Classic since 2021. Meanwhile, the Hornets are hoping to keep their SWAC title aspirations with a win against Alabama A&M in the Classic. Since becoming the Alabama State coach in 2022, Eddie Robinson Jr. is 4-0 in Magic City Classic games. Where to watch Alabama State football vs. Alabama A&M in Magic City ClassicLivestream: ESPN+Listen: Hornets Radio Network on WVAS FM 90.7Alabama State football vs. Alabama A&M in Magic City Classic start timeDate: Saturday, Oct. 31Start Time: 2:30 p.m. CTThe Hornets will take on Alabama A&M in the 85th Magic City Classic at 2:30 p.m. CT at Legion Field in Birmingham.Score prediction for Alabama State football vs. Alabama A&M in Magic City ClassicAlabama State 24, Alabama A&M 21: It’s been a week-to-week kind of football season in the SWAC in 2026, and this week’s head-turner will be in the form of an Alabama State upset. It’s the one game Alabama State coach Eddie Robinson Jr. has to win every year, and so far, he’s done just that. The Hornet defense will win the turnover battle, and the offense will do just enough to sneak out a win in the Magic City Classic.Jaeden Day covers high school sports, Alabama State football and Auburn recruiting for the Montgomery Advertiser/USA Today. You can find him on X at dayjaeden12, or reach him at JDay@montgome.gannett.com.This article originally appeared on Montgomery Advertiser: How to watch Alabama State football vs Alabama A&M in Magic City Classic