Spartans and Eagles to face off in 40th Circle City Classic

The Norfolk State Spartans will go head to head with the North Carolina Central Eagles during the 40th Anniversary Circle City Classic.& Showcasing 40 years of HBCU excellence, the annual football game and Battle of the Bands between historically Black colleges and universities returns to Indianapolis on Sept. 28. The game will be 3 p.m. at Lucas Oil Stadium following the parade and marks the first time the Spartans are playing in the Classic and third time for the Eagles. “The Circle City Classic this year will be special as it not only brings competitive HBCU football to Indianapolis, but this is the 40th anniversary,” Alice Watson, Indiana Black Expo President & CEO, said in a statement. “We are so proud of the 40 years of impact and history that this event has made in our community and throughout the Midwest.”& READ MORE: We Bloom’s fight against Indiana’s opioid crisis The Circle City Classic has awarded more than $5 million in scholarships to outstanding college and university students across the country. Since its conception, the classic has also contributed more than $340 million into Indianapolis’ economy. “We are excited to be a part of this year’s Circle City Classic, going...