Alabama State is a college football team that represents Alabama State University in Montgomery, Alabama. The team competes in the Southwestern Athletic Conference (SWAC) and has a long-standing history of success in the conference. The team's colors are black and gold, and their mascot is a hornet named Sting. Alabama State has produced several notable NFL players, including Tarvaris Jackson, Reggie Barlow, and Isaiah Crowell. The team plays their home games at the ASU Stadium, which has a seating capacity of 26,500. Alabama State has won several conference championships and has made appearances in the NCAA Division I Football Championship Subdivision playoffs. The team is known for their strong defense and explosive offense, making them a formidable opponent on the field.