HBCU Go Features The Southern Heritage Classic With Alcorn State vs Arkansas-Pine Bluff and Alabama State vs FAMU (519 hits)
Allen Media Group’s HBCU GO, the nation’s leading media platform for HBCU sports, raises the stakes with Week Five of the 2025 Football Season, spotlighting two must-watch clashes that could shake up the standings. Saturday, September 27, will see Alabama State roll into Tallahassee to face Florida A&M at Bragg Memorial Stadium in a battle with major SWAC implications, while Alcorn State takes on Arkansas-Pine Bluff under the lights in Memphis at the iconic Southern Heritage Classic.
Fans can catch the Alabama State vs. Florida A&M showdown streaming live on HBCUGO.tv and across local broadcast stations, with James Hadnot (play-by-play), Jon Kelley (analyst), and Lawrencia Moten (sideline), calling the game. This top-notch sports broadcast team delivers an inside look at the culture, energy, and legacy that make this rivalry one of the season’s most anticipated contests.
The action continues from Simmons Bank Liberty Stadium as Alcorn State and Arkansas-Pine Bluff square off in a high-stakes conference matchup in the Southern Heritage Classic, carried live on TheGrio cable network. Tolly Carr (play-by-play), Steve Wyche (analyst), and Nia Simone (sideline), guide fans through every highlight of this powerhouse Classic, showcasing why these programs remain staples of HBCU football tradition.
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 27 – WEEK FIVE
Game 1: Alabama State vs. Florida A&M (Syndication) • Location: Bragg Memorial Stadium – Tallahassee, FL • Time: 3 PM ET / 2 PM CT
Game 2: The Southern Heritage Classic – Alcorn State vs. Arkansas-Pine Bluff (Cable/TheGrio) • Location: Simmons Bank Liberty Stadium – Memphis, TN • Time: 7 PM ET / 6 PM CT
VICTORY FORMATION Each week, fans can dive deeper with VICTORY FORMATION, hosted by Jeff Lightsy Jr., a respected sports journalist and HBCU advocate. The 30-minute weekly series explores rivalries, culture, and the people shaping HBCU athletics, airing every Saturday through November 22.
Caption: Drumline Power: The Hampton University drumline brings the rhythm and the hype – setting the tone for another epic HBCU showdown!
