Andrew Body of Alabama State University Named HBCU Player of the Week: A Stellar Achievement

When Alabama State travels to Southern University on Saturday, September 6, for a Southwestern Athletic Conference (SWAC) opener, all eyes will be on the dynamic quarterback, Andrew Body. Kickoff is scheduled for 6 p.m. Body’s recent performance was remarkable; he completed 18 out of 24 passes for 312 yards in a non-conference battle against UAB, despite his team falling 52-42. Additionally, he showcased his agility with 119 rushing yards, including a dazzling 60-yard touchdown. This impressive feat earned Body the Stats Perform HBCU National Player of the Week accolade, as he tallied five touchdowns—four through the air and one via a run. Supporting him are talented wide receivers Jalen Jones and Ajai Harrell, who promise explosive plays. On defense, ASU will look to safety Keane Lewis and cornerback Tre Phillips for strong performances against Southern (1-0, 1-1). Meanwhile, Alabama A&M (0-0, 0-1) will host Alcorn State (0-0, 0-1) in the Louis Crews Classic, hoping to recover from a 52-7 defeat to Arkansas. Furthermore, Miles College (0-0, 0-1) will compete against Edward Waters (1-0, 1-0) at 4 p.m., aiming to recover from a serious 45-3 loss to Virginia Union. Lastly, Tuskegee University (0-0, 1-0) will face Central State (0-1, 0-1) at...