​BIRMINGHAM — It’s a game that Alabama State football coach Eddie Robinson Jr. circles on the schedule every year. The Magic City Classic rival between the Hornets and Alabama A&M has reached its 85th edition. Alabama State (4-3, 2-2) has claimed the past four Magic City Classics over Alabama A&M (6-2, 3-1), but the two SWAC teams have had very different seasons in 2026.The Hornets lost starting quarterback Andrew Body in Week 3 of the season, and have struggled to find consistency on the offensive side of operations. Alabama State recently snapped a two-game skid after taking down Arkansas-Pine Bluff. For the Bulldogs, it’s been a season of domination. Alabama A&M is atop of standings in the SWAC East with the conference’s No. 1 offense and defense.It’s a game with stakes in the SWAC title race, and if Alabama State hopes to make preseason predictions become prophet — the Hornets will need some magic in the Magic City Classic.EDDIE ROBINSON JR AND HIS GOLDEN SHOES: Why Eddie Robinson Jr saves golden shoes for Magic City ClassicWHAT MAGIC CITY MEANS TO ASU WR: Former Alabama A&M standout to face Bulldogs as a Hornet in Magic City ClassicGet real-time updates, scoring plays, turning points and expert analysis throughout Alabama State’s game against Alabama A&M in the Magic City Classic.Alabama State football vs Alabama A&M scoreTeam/QuarterQ1Q2Q3Q4ScoreAlabama State Alabama A&MAlabama State football vs Alabama A&M in Magic City Classic live updates, highlightsHIT REFRESH FOR RECENT UPDATES.This article originally appeared on Montgomery Advertiser: Alabama State football vs Alabama A&M live updates: Follow Magic City Classic