Story by Creg Stephenson, The Associated Press
Alabama State has fired football coach Donald Hill-Eley, two days after a two touch down loss to arch-rival Alabama A&M.
Hill-Eley went 20-21 in four-plus seasons with the Hornets, having taken over at mid-season in 2017. Alabama State (3-4 overall, 2-3 SWAC) lost 42-28 in Saturday’s Magic City Classic in Birmingham, its fourth straight loss to its in-state rival.
“We want to thank coach Eley for his seven years of service and commitment to Alabama State and wish him the best in the future,” Alabama State athletics director Jason Cable said in a statement.
Defensive coordinator Travis Pearson has been installed as interim coach. Pearson, in his third season at Alabama State, has also worked at Alabama A&M and South Alabama.
Alabama State is at Prairie View on Saturday.