Alabama State Visits Arkansas‑Pine Bluff in Week 7 Game With SWAC Title Implications

Overview

• The Hornets travel to Simmons Bank Field to play the Golden Lions at 2 p.m. CT on Saturday, Oct. 17, in a matchup both staffs call pivotal for SWAC title hopes.
• Alabama State enters 3-3 (1-2 SWAC) still without preseason offensive pick Andrew Body after his Sept. 12 wrist injury, with Aaron Frye and running back Jamarie Hostzclaw supplying the offense.
• UAPB is 3-2 (1-1 SWAC) and fields a potent attack that ranks fifth in the conference in yards per game and is led by quarterback Garrison Davis and receiver Demetric Whitlock.
• Coaches emphasized focus over fan events, with UAPB’s Alonzo Hampton saying homecoming won’t distract the team and Alabama State’s Eddie Robinson Jr. calling the game a must-win to stay in contention.
• The matchup will be available on SWAC TV and on Hornets Radio Network (WVAS FM 90.7); the result will affect division standings and shape each program’s approach to the remaining conference schedule.