The Alabama State Hornets will compete against the UAB Blazers on Thursday at Protective Stadium. This matchup marks an exciting start to the college football season.

The game is scheduled for August 28, 2025, at 8:00 PM ET. Fans can watch the game on ESPN or through the ESPN, Hulu, and Disney+ bundle.

Alabama State is coming off a successful season in the Big Sky Conference, finishing with a 7-5 record. The Hornets aim to build on their success and secure additional victories this season.

On the other hand, UAB is looking to bounce back from a challenging 2024 season, where they ended with a 3-9 record. The Blazers are now part of a significantly improved American Athletic Conference (AAC). Trent Dilfer, a former Super Bowl champion, is entering his third season as UAB's head coach. After two disappointing seasons, this year is seen as crucial for his coaching career.

This matchup promises to be a thrilling contest for college football fans. Viewers are encouraged to tune in to catch all the action. Please note that regional restrictions may apply.

In another college football matchup, Samford University will host West Georgia on the same day at Pete Hanna Stadium. The game is set to begin at 7:30 PM ET and will be broadcast on MyNetworkTV.

This will be the seventh meeting between Samford and West Georgia, with the series currently tied at 3-3. Last season, West Georgia secured a 38-29 victory. Historically, the home team has won every game in this series since their first encounter in 1984.

West Georgia will have new offensive and defensive coordinators this season, but they return quarterback Davin Wydner, who threw for over 1,700 yards and nine touchdowns last year, along with seven rushing touchdowns. The Wolves also bring back their top two tacklers from last season, Jay Carter and Micah Thurman.

Head coach Joel Taylor has made significant changes to the roster, bringing in over 30 transfers, including 16 defensive players. This matchup is expected to be another exciting event in the college football landscape. Fans can stream the game on Fubo, which offers extensive coverage of college football across various channels.

As with the previous game, regional restrictions may apply.