Several in-state teams looking to bounce back in Week 9: Full schedule + how to watch
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Last week was admittedly not the best week for some of the bigger schools in our state with Auburn, Alabama and UAB all dropping games. But there is still plenty of football to be played and there’s no time to feel down after a defeat.
Week 9 has already officially started with some Tuesday games around the country and our own teams will get an early start as well with Jacksonville State slated to kick off Wednesday night.
Keep reading for the complete schedule for in-state teams + a closer look at Saturday’s Magic City Classic in Birmingham.
Magic City Classic
Both Alabama State and Alabama A&M enter this weekend’s rivalry game with a 3-3 record but neither team is focused on records or standings when it comes to The Classic.
Here’s what you need to know:
- Parade: 8AM | Route
- Game: 2:30PM | Tickets
- Our guide to the Magic City Classic
- Pregame press conference
Week 9 schedule
South Alabama gets to be one of the few teams trying to build off a big victory from last week after taking down Troy. Now they have a homecoming matchup that will play a big role in deciding the Sun Belt West division.
Alabama returns to the friendly confines of Saban Field as the Tide hosts #21 Missouri, who is coming off a win over Auburn.
Meanwhile, Auburn is on the road again, this time traveling to Lexington as they continue the search for their first SEC win of the season.
Here’s a complete look at the schedule for this week:
- Wednesday, Oct. 23
- Middle Tennessee at Jax State | 6:30PM | ESPN2
- Saturday, Oct. 26
- Tuskegee at Central State | 12PM
- Samford at The Citadel | 1PM | ESPN+
- Miles at Benedict | 1PM
- Brevard at Huntingdon | 1PM
- Chowan at West Alabama | 2PM | FloSports
- #21 Missouri at #15 Alabama | 2:30PM | ABC
- Alabama State at Alabama A&M | 2:30PM | ESPNU
- UL Monroe at South Alabama | 4PM | ESPN+
- North Alabama at Central Arkansas | 4PM | ESPN+
- Troy at Arkansas State | 6PM | ESPN+
- Auburn at Kentucky | 6:30PM | SEC Network
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