The 2018 Alcorn State Braves football team represented

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in the

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. The Braves were led by third-year head coach

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and played their home games at

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. They were members of the East Division of the

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(SWAC).

Preseason

SWAC football media day

During the SWAC football media day held in

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on July 13, 2018, the Braves were predicted to win the East Division.

Media poll

Presason All-SWAC Team

The Braves had 10 players at 11 positions selected to Preseason All-SWAC Teams which was the second most behind Grambling State's 15. Running back P.J. Simmons was also selected as the preseason offensive player of the year. Offense ''1st team'' Noah Johnson – Jr. QB P.J. Simmons – Sr. RB Mustaffa Ibrahim – Jr. OL ''2nd team'' Deonte Brooks – Jr. OL Kevin Hall – Jr. OL Defense ''1st team'' Trae Ferrell – Sr. LB ''2nd team'' Sterling Shippy – Sr. DL Solomon Muhammad – Jr. LB Brady Smith – Sr. DB Special teams Corey McCullough – Jr. K/P, selected for both positions

Award watch lists

Schedule

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/small> Despite also being a member of the SWAC, the game vs Texas Southern will be considered a non conference game and will have no effect on the SWAC standings.

Game summaries

At Georgia Tech

Louisiana College

Texas Southern

At Mississippi Valley State

At Southern

Alabama State

At Alabama A&M

Grambling State

At Prairie View A&M

At New Mexico State

Jackson State

References

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Alcorn State Braves football seasons Southwestern Athletic Conference football champion seasons

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