​Alabama State football has ruled out starting quarterback Andrew Body against Mississippi Valley State, and will start true freshman Aaron Frye in place of the injured Body on Saturday, Sept. 26.The biggest storyline heading into Alabama State’s matchup against MSVU was whether or not Body would play.Alabama Statecoach Eddie Robinson Jr. said starting QB Body sprained his wrist in Week 2’s game against Troy. Earlier in the week, Robinson said Body would be a game-time decision, but wouldn’t expound on the details of Body’s injury. It was observed on Wednesday, Sept. 23 that Body was not seen at practice.Frye has seen limited game action in all three of Alabama State’s games in 2026. He is 0-for-3 passing with 31 rushing yards. In three games, Body is is 37-for-60 (61.6%) passing for 410 yards, three touchdowns and an interception. He also has 24 carries for 79 yards rushing.Frye will take over an offense that has struggled to find explosive plays in 2026, something Robinson said the Hornets looked at during the off week. MSVU enters Week 4 with the sixth-best scoring defense and sixth-best passing defense in the SWAC.WHAT DID ROBINSON EVALUATE IN OFF WEEK?: What did Alabama State football coach Eddie Robinson Jr evaluate during off week?IS ASU FAILING ANDREW BODY?: When will Alabama State football let Andrew Body loose?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: Andrew Body ruled out for Alabama State football vs Mississippi Valley State