The Alabama A&M University football team opened its season on Saturday night and could not recover from three early quick scores as the Bulldogs fell, 73-3, to Auburn at Jordan-Hare Stadium.

The Bulldogs are 12-3 against SWAC opponents. Alabama A&M ranks fourth in the SWAC scoring 28.4 points per game in the paint led by Darian Burgin averaging 6.0. Alabama State scores 48.7 points ...

BOTTOM LINE: Alabama A&M and Alcorn State play in the SWAC Tournament. The Bulldogs are 14-4 against SWAC opponents and 7-5 in non-conference play. Alabama A&M ranks fourth in the SWAC with 28.5 ...