After rival Alabama A&M refused to sign an agreement with the Alabama Sports Council, ASU negotiated its own contract with the entity that produces the annual game in Birmingham.
On Tuesday, Alabama A&M, after making a late-game revision demand, announced that it signed an agreement with the City of Birmingham to participate in the Magic City Classic at Legion Field through 2026.
With just over six months until the 82nd Classic, Alabama State, the City of Birmingham and the Alabama Sports Council have each signed agreements to move forward together for the net four years. Not so fast, says Alabama A&M