BIRMINGHAM, Ala. ^__ Known as the longest-running NCAA Division II classic in the nation, the Morehouse Tuskegee Classic will take place Saturday, October 7th at Legion Field. Gates will open at 5 p.m. and kickoff will be at 7 p.m. CT. This HBCU classic is being presented by the City of Birmingham and will be televised on ESPN+.

GAME INFORMATION
Kick: 7:00 pm CST
Location: Birmingham, Ala.
Site: Legion Field

HOW TO FOLLOW
Watch Live: ESPN+
Listen Live: Tuskegee Athletics (Facebook) / Black College Sports Network (YouTube)
Live Stats: http://morehouseathletics.com/
 
THE SERIES
Series Record: Tuskegee leads the all-time series 75-30-7
First Meeting: Tuskegee defeated Morehouse, 5-0 (1902)
Last Meeting: Tuskegee defeated Morehouse, 31-14 (2022)

This football classic began in 1902 as an entertainment event for the African - American civilian community and U.S. Army soldiers in the Columbus-Fort Benning, Ga., and Phenix City, Ala. area. Today, its primary purpose is to help raise funds for scholarships to help young men and women attend college. Many graduates of Tuskegee and Morehouse call the Magic City home. This will be the third year that the football classic will be held in the City of Birmingham. Morehouse College won the series in 2021 and Tuskegee University took home the victory in 2022. Tickets for the 2023 game are now on sale and can be purchased by visiting www.morehousetuskegeeclassic.com.

"I'm happy to be a proud graduate of Morehouse College, but I'm equally proud that my home city is hosting this incredible event for the third year in a row," said Birmingham Mayor Randall L. Woodfin. "Historically Black Colleges and Universities have been an important piece of our city's legacy, so it's only right that we continue to celebrate these institutions and the impact they've made on the lives of fans, students and alumni."

GAME NOTES

• Tuskegee (4-1, 3-0 SIAC) will take on Morehouse (0-5, 0-3 SIAC) on Saturday, Oct. 7, at 7 p.m., at Legion Field in Birmingham for the 87th Morehouse Tuskegee Classic presented by the city of Birmingham and Alabama Power. The game will be streamed live on ESPN+ with James Verrett and Tyrone Poole on the call.
• Tuskegee holds a 75-30-7 lead over Morehouse in the all-time series. The Golden Tigers took the first official meeting with a 5-0 win in 1902. They also took last year's contest by a score of 31-14.
• The Golden Tigers are looking for back-to-back 4-0 starts in conference play for the first time since 2015-2016. They have not lost a regular season SIAC game since Nov. 6, 2021, a streak of 11 consecutive games won.

• In the 86th Morehouse Tuskegee Classic, the Golden Tigers pulled out a 31-14 win at Legion Field over the Maroon Tigers on Oct. 8, 2022. 
• Quarterback Bryson Williams was named the Morehouse Tuskegee Classic Most Valuable Player for his performance, finishing the day 12-for-19 with 196 yards and a touchdown through the air, while adding 11 yards and three touchdowns on the ground.
• Tuskegee rushed for 120 total yards on the day, led again by senior Taurean Taylor with 82 yards on 14 carries.
• While Harvey caught the only touchdown for Tuskegee on the day, four other receivers caught multiple passes in Rodricus Magee, Antonio Meeks, Jordan Ogletree, and Corey Petty.
• Senior linebacker Woodly Appolon led the way defensively with nine total tackles including seven solos, while Jeremy Dees finished with six and five tackles on the defensive line.
• The Golden Tigers recorded multiple sacks for the second consecutive game, sacking Morehouse quarterbacks three times on the day.

There will be events leading up to kick-off, including:

Friday, October 7th 
OFFICIAL PRESS CONFERENCE
ABOUT: Welcoming local, regional and national media to hear more from the coaches and selected players of each school.
TIME: 11:00 a.m. CT
LOCATION: Legion Field, 400 Graymont Ave W, Birmingham, AL 35204
DETAILS: Proper Credentials Required. For information on how to apply for press credentials, https://morehousetuskegeeclassic.com/media-credentials/

FOOD TRUCK FRIDAY & COMMUNITY BLOCK PARTY
ABOUT: A fun and delicious event recognizing the area's best food trucks and vendors. Will feature live entertainment and much more.
LOCATION: Birmingham City Hall, 710 20th Street N, Birmingham, AL 35203
TIME: 11:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. CT
DETAILS: Open to the public.

MOREHOUSE-TUSKEGEE CLASSIC CONCERT EXPERIENCE
LOCATION: Iron City, 513 22nd ST S, Birmingham, AL 35233
Doors Open: 6:00 p.m. CT / Show Starts: 7:00 p.m. CT
DETAILS: More information on how to access the concert will be released soon.

Saturday, October 8, 2023
MOREHOUSE TUSKEGEE CLASSIC PRESENTED BY CITY OF BIRMINGHAM
ABOUT: The Morehouse Tuskegee Classic will be the culminating event that will determine who will leave Birmingham with the crown of victory.
TIME: Gates Open - 5:00 PM | Kick-Off - 7:00 PM
LOCATION: Legion Field, 400 Graymont Ave W, Birmingham, AL 35204
DETAILS: Bag Policy and Prohibited Items will be strictly enforced.

Sponsors for the Morehouse Tuskegee Classic 2023 include the City of Birmingham; Shipt; Economic Development Partnership of Alabama (EDPA) and many more.

For more information about the 2023 Morehouse Tuskegee Classic including tickets, tailgating, vending or a full schedule of events, please visit www.morehousetuskegeeclassic.com or follow the event on Facebook or Instagram at @morehousetuskegeeclassic.

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