Alcorn State Braves football


The Alcorn State Braves are the college football of Alcorn State University. The Braves play in NCAA Division I Football Championship Subdivision as a member of the Southwestern Athletic Conference.

History

Classifications

Black College National championships

The Alcorn Braves joined the SWAC in 1962. Since then, ASU has won .
The Braves have appeared in the I-AA/FCS playoffs three times with an overall record of 0–3.
YearRoundOpponentResult
1984QuarterfinalsLouisiana TechL 21–44
1992First RoundNortheast LouisianaL 27–78
1994First RoundYoungstown StateL 20–63

Rivalry games

The Alcorn State Braves take on the Jackson State Tigers in the Soul Bowl. The rivalry was previously named the Capital City Classic, but Alcorn ended the Classic in 2012 so that it could be brought to Lorman.

College Football Hall of Fame members

Over 50 Alcorn State alumni have played in the NFL, including: