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The NCAA reduced Alabama State’s Level I violation to a mitigated sanction, levying a $30,000 fine and three years of probation, while the university argues the punishment is disproportionate.
The inaugural Birmingham Classic will be held on August 29 at Legion Field, featuring Alabama State and Southern in a game forged by a two-year city-SWAC contract and set to broadcast nationally on ESPNU beginning in 2026.
A year‑and‑a‑half in the making, the new Birmingham Classic will see Alabama State face Southern in a non‑conference contest that promises financial rewards, heightened visibility and a celebration of the city’s deep‑rooted sports culture.
The NCAA’s accusation that former Alabama State guard TJ Madlock participated in a point‑shaving scheme has been flatly rejected by the player and his legal team, who are now demanding a retraction and exploring legal remedies.