The 2026 SWAC Football Media Day will put Alabama A&M University in the spotlight, as quarterback Cornelious Brown IV and defensive back Jeremiah Hudson‑Davis prepare to represent the Bulldogs before a gathering of coaches, reporters and fans.
Media Day Spotlight
Hudson‑Davis concluded the 2025 campaign with 31 total tackles, including 12 solo stops in the secondary, while also forcing a fumble and registering two pass breakups. Brown, who missed the final stretch of the season due to injury, finished with 81 completions on 125 attempts for 1,060 yards and seven touchdowns, adding a single interception and averaging 265 yards per game.
Coach Sam Shade will stand alongside other SWAC head coaches to address the media, offering insight into the team's preparations and the expectations for the upcoming campaign.
Season Opener Details
The Bulldogs are slated to begin the 2026 schedule with the annual MEAC/SWAC Challenge against Howard in Atlanta, Georgia, with kickoff scheduled for 6:30 p.m. Central Time at Center Parc Stadium. The game will be nationally televised on ABC, bringing added visibility to the program's early-season ambitions.
A week later, Alabama A&M will host Miles College in the 16th Annual Louis Crews Classic, marking the start of the team's home slate and providing a chance to build momentum before conference play intensifies.