How long is Magic City Classic?
The first game between the two schools was played in 1924. It has been an uninterrupted, annual tradition since 1945 and has been played at Legion Field since 1946….Magic City Classic.
| First meeting | October 31, 1924 Alabama State 30, Alabama A&M 0 |
| Latest meeting | October 30, 2021 Alabama A&M 42, Alabama State 28 |
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What time is Magic City Classic game?
Game Time: The game will kickoff at 2:30 pm on Saturday, October 30th.
What time is the Magic City Classic this weekend?
WHEN: Saturday, Oct. 30, 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.WHERE: Legion Field, West Parking Lot —FOOTBALL GAME WHAT: Witness the 80th football clash between Alabama A&M University and Alabama State University, two in-state SWAC rivals who come together every year to put on the No. 1 HBCU Classic in the country.
Will there be a Magic City Classic 2020?
The Magic City Classic was cancelled in 2020 due to COVID-19 and starting this weekend festivities will begin. The Magic City Classic was cancelled in 2020 due to COVID-19 and starting this weekend festivities will begin.
Will there be a Magic City Classic in October 2021?
McDonald’s Magic City Classic Alabama A&M University and Alabama State University will face off at Legion Field on Saturday, Oct. 30, 2021 for the 80th Magic City Classic.
Is the Magic City Classic game on TV?
Magic City Classic Parade will air live on several TV channels around the state. Other television stations in the Raycom Network broadcasting it live Saturday include WAFF in Huntsville, and WDFX in Dothan. All of the Raycom TV stations will be broadcasting the parade live in its entirety on Saturday from 8 to 10 a.m.
Who won 2021 Magic City Classic?
Alabama A&M bulldogs
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. — The last time the Alabama A&M bulldogs won a game this season was back in September when they defeated Tuskegee, 45-35 in the 2021 Gulf Coast Challenge. On Saturday that team finally snap its losing skid with the 42-28 victory over Alabama State in the 80th annual Magic City Classic.
What is the oldest HBCU Classic football game?
Commemorative Classic The series, which began in 1892, featured the first black college football game, and for part of that time (as early as 1927) the series was played in a classic format and known as the Turkey Day Classic (not to be confused with the existing classic of the same name—see below).
What is the oldest HBCU in America?
Cheyney University of Pennsylvania
The oldest HBCU still in operation is Cheyney University of Pennsylvania, founded in 1837.
What HBCU has the largest football stadium?
Jackson State
A Jackson State home football game — Jackson, MS The Tigers play in the largest stadium for any HBCU not used for professional sports. Jackson State led the FCS in average attendance in 2018 and 2019.