In the 101st Turkey Day Classic, Alabama State defeated Tuskegee 58-21, with Te’Sean Smoot throwing for 422 yards and four touchdowns, including 189 yards to Jalen Jones. Alabama State (10-2) finished as co-champions of the SWAC East Division, marking their first 10-win season since 2004. The Hornets scored 44 consecutive points, highlighted by a 42-yard pick-six from Ta’Shaun Sims. Tuskegee’s Michael Franklin struggled with three interceptions, despite two rushing touchdowns from Zina Mulbah II.
