Prairie View And Grambling Football Rivalry Turns 100

The head coaches and athletic directors of Prairie View A&M University and Grambling State University have announced an exciting agenda leading up to the much-anticipated State Fair Classic. This year, the iconic college football rivalry celebrating Historically Black Colleges and Universities marks its centennial.Grambling holds a 28-11 advantage in the series, which dates back to 1985. The exhilarating match-up between these Southwestern Athletic Conference foes is set for September 27 at 6 p.m. at the historic Cotton Bowl Stadium in Fair Park, located at 3750 The Midway.“The State Fair Classic transcends a mere football game; it embodies a family reunion and showcases remarkable talent,” said Mitchell Glieber, president of the State Fair of Texas. “The unmatched energy and pride during this event are indicative of its profound significance to our communities.”Beyond the game, attendees can expect electrifying halftime shows featuring the Prairie View A&M Marching Storm and Grambling State’s World Famed Tiger Band. Enhancing the festivities are concerts with acts like Fat Daddy and TLC on the Chevy Main Stage. Al Wash, the founder of ALW Entertainment, emphasized the Classic's lasting importance, sharing, “This event is a cultural landmark in our sporting history.”The inaugural game took place in 1925, with...