Alcorn State, Southern Heritage Classic and UAPB

Alcorn State replaces TSU at Southern Heritage Classic
Prior to the newly announced teams, TSU and Jackson State were longtime rivals at the Southern Heritage Classic. Arkansas Pine Bluff replaced Jackson State in 2023. TSU announced they would not participate the 2025 Southern Heritage Classic in February.
UAPB Football: The Golden Lions and Alcorn State Will Compete in the 36th Southern Heritage Classic
The Golden Lions and Alcorn State Will Compete in the 36th Southern Heritage Classic MEMPHIS, TN.– In 2025, the 36th Southern Heritage Classic will take place on Saturday, Sept. 27 at 6 p.m., featuring the Alcorn State University Braves taking on the University
Southern Heritage Classic: Alcorn State vs. UAPB in Memphis
The 36th Southern Heritage Classic is set to take place this fall at the Simmons Bank Liberty Stadium featuring Alcorn State University Braves and the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff Golden Lions.
Alcorn State to replace Tennessee State in Southern Heritage Classic
Alcorn State is set to officially replace Tennessee State in the 2025 Southern Heritage Classic, per a social media announcement by the Classic. Alcorn will travel to Memphis, Tennessee to play University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff,
Teams announced for Southern Heritage Classic
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (WMC) - The Southern Heritage Classic is back on for 2025. The game will feature University of Arkansas-Pine Bluff taking on Alcorn State on Saturday, September 27 at 6 p.m. at Simmons Bank Liberty Stadium.
Alcorn State, Arkansas Pine Bluff to face off in Southern Heritage Classic on Sept. 27
Arkansas-Pine Bluff and Alcorn State will face off in the 2025 Southern Heritage Classic, game founder Fred Jones announced Friday afternoon.
Alcorn State to take on University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff for the 36th annual Southern Heritage Classic
Alcorn State replaces Tennessee State University in the annual football game at Simmons Bank Liberty Stadium in September 2025.
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Tennessee State football pulls out of Southern Heritage Classic over financial concerns
For the first time in 34 years, Tennessee State football will not be playing in the Southern Heritage Classic, and officials from the Classic are searching for a new opponent for the Sept.
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Mixed reactions over TSU not returning to the Southern Heritage Classic
MEMPHIS, Tenn — Some people are upset about Tennessee State University not returning to the Southern Heritage Classic this year. On the corner of North Parkway and North Manassas, Cozy Corner ...
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TSU football not participating in 2025 Southern Heritage Classic
MEMPHIS, Tenn. - Tennessee State University (TSU) will not play in 2025's Southern Heritage Classic, according to the school's website. The Southern Heritage Classic, a traditional college ...
Alcorn State to take on University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff for 2025 Southern Heritage Classic
Alcorn State replaces Tennessee State University in the annual football game at Simmons Bank Liberty Stadium in September ...