HBCU Port City Classic set for Nov. 2 at Ladd-Peebles Stadium
Members of the Alabama State University Marching Band perform during the HBCU Bowl NCAA football game in New Orleans, Saturday, Feb. 25, 2023. Alabama State will face SWAC rival Alcorn State in the HBCU Port City Classic football game on Nov. 2 at Ladd-Peebles Stadium in Mobile, it was announced Wednesday. Jackson State meets Alabama A&M in the Gulf Coast Challenge — another SWAC showdown — on Oct. 5.
“We are cultivating the culture,” Port City Classic CEO Kevin Ball said. “The Port City Classic is more than just a football game that shows off the HBCU culture. It’s also a celebration of community and the rich legacy of Historically Black Colleges and Universities. We hope that you join us as we come together to honor tradition, showcase talent, and create lasting memories.”
Led by the Mobile Sports Authority, local organizers added a second HBCU game at Ladd in 2023. Alabama State beat Grambling State 17-6 in last year’s Port City Classic.
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