{
  "id": 6340730,
  "title": "Why Eddie Robinson Jr believes Alabama St. vs Troy is big for HBCU football",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/08/why-eddie-robinson-jr-believes-alabama-st-vs-troy-is-big-for-hbcu",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-09-08T22:52:42.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/why-eddie-robinson-jr-believes-225242633.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Alabama State football coach Eddie Robinson Jr. is convinced that Saturday's game against Troy, scheduled for Sept. 12 at Veterans Memorial Stadium, is more than just a regular match. It's a chance for the Hornets and the SWAC to showcase their strength and competitive spirit. In the 2026 season, HBCU teams have been outscored 496-34 by FBS opponents, with the SWAC teams specifically trailing 228-23. Despite this, Robinson firmly believes that the upcoming game will prove the competitive nature of the SWAC conference. For the Hornets, it's an opportunity to demonstrate their mettle against a quality opponent in front of a nationally televised audience. Coach Robinson is confident that Alabama State will not only be competitive but also likely to win the game. It's a significant moment for the city of Montgomery and the entire HBCU football community, marking a rare instance where an HBCU team faces an FBS opponent.",
  "summary": "Alabama State football coach Eddie Robinson Jr. believes that the Hornets will represent more than themselves when they take on Troy.",
  "key_points": [
    "Alabama State vs Troy game is significant for HBCU football.",
    "2026 season shows HBCU teams outscored 496-34 by FBS opponents.",
    "Coach Eddie Robinson Jr. confident in Hornets' win against Troy."
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 2,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Yahoo Sports",
        "title": "'Who cares': Alabama football teammate brushes off drops by Ryan Coleman-Williams",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/08/who-cares-alabama-football-teammate-brushes-off-drops-by-ryan-coleman",
        "published": "2026-09-08T18:08:10.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}