With Body set to return to the QB helm for the Hornets in 2026, it gives Alabama State a fighting chance to finish what it started in 2025 and compete for an HBCU national title for the first time since 1991.

Alabama State quarterback Andrew Body, the reigning HBCU Player of the Year winner, has changed course. After entering the transfer portal following the 2025 season, Body is coming back to ASU. ASU head coach Eddie Robinson spoke to the media on Friday and reported his quarterback was coming back.

BOTTOM LINE: Micah Simpsom and Alabama State host Tyler Shirley and Florida A&M in SWAC play. The Hornets have gone 2-2 at home. Alabama State is the SWAC leader with 10.8 offensive rebounds per game led by Jerquarius Stanback averaging 2.0.

The SWAC will be featured in another HBCU doubleheader from Montgomery, Alabama.

Bethune-Cookman Wildcats (3-18, 1-7 SWAC) at Alabama State Lady Hornets (8-11, 5-3 SWAC) Montgomery, Alabama; Saturday, 2 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Bethune-Cookman travels to Alabama State looking to stop its six-game road losing streak.