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2025 HBCU GO Football: Get Set For Thrilling Classics, Homecomings, & Epic Rivalries

Originally posted on HBCUs on SI | By Kyle Mosley | Last updated Jul 14, 2025 7:43 PM ET

HBCU GO and TheGrio Channel have announced the 2025 HBCU GO Football Schedule, featuring 26 HBCU football games to be broadcast this fall by the Allen Media Group (AMG) networks.

The season will kick off at Jackson State as the 2024 HBCU Champions welcome the Hampton Pirates to Veterans Memorial Stadium in Jackson, Mississippi.

Later that afternoon, Benedict will host Fayetteville State in a CIAA vs. SIAC battle.

There is an exciting lineup of contests scheduled, featuring classics, homecomings, and conference rivalries that will delight black college football fans from the SWAC, MEAC, CIAA, and SIAC this season.

HBCU GO made it a priority to broadcast more HBCU football classics this season for fans.

CLASSICS ON HBCU GO

LOUIS CREWS CLASSIC: Alcorn State vs Alabama A&M, Sept. 6
HBCU NY CLASSIC: Morehouse College vs Howard University, Sept. 13
TRUTH AND SERVICE CLASSIC: Hampton University vs. Howard University, Sept. 20
SOUTHERN HERITAGE CLASSIC: Alcorn State vs. Arkansas-Pine Bluff, Sept. 27
GULF COAST CHALLENGE: Alabama A&M vs Jackson State, Oct. 4
HBCU LAS VEGAS CLASSIC: Grambling State vs. Jackson State, Oct. 25

The Jackson State Tigers will have the most broadcasts, with four appearances, while Alabama A&M, Alcorn State, and UAPB will each have three games televised on HBCU GO and The Grio Channel.

Jackson State will host three home games, while Alcorn State, Alabama A&M, Florida A&M, Virginia State, and UAPB will each host two home games.

HBCU GO Games - 2025

Hampton University vs Jackson State

• Date: Aug. 30

• Time: 3:00 PM

• City: Jackson, MS

• Game profile: A rare matchup between CAA and SWAC football teams. Hampton leads the all-time series, 3-0.

Alcorn State vs Alabama A&M (LOUIS CREWS CLASSIC)

• Date: Sept. 6

• Time: 7:00 PM

• City: Huntsville, AL

Morehouse College vs Howard University (HBCU NY CLASSIC)

• Date: Sept. 13

• Time: 1:00 PM

• City: East Rutherford, NJ

Edward Waters vs Bethune-Cookman

• Date: Sept. 20

• Time: 3:00 PM

• City: Daytona Beach, FL

Alabama State vs Florida A&M

• Date: Sept. 27

• Time: 3:00 PM

• City: Tallahassee, FL

Alabama A&M vs Jackson State (GULF COAST CHALLENGE)

• Date: Oct. 4

• Time: 5:00 PM

• City: Mobile, AL

North Carolina Central vs Florida A&M

• Date: Oct. 11

• Time: 3:00 PM

• City: Tallahassee, FL

Prairie View A&M vs Southern University (Homecoming)

• Date: Oct. 18

• Time: 5:00 PM

• City: Baton Rouge, LA

Jackson State vs Grambling State (HBCU LAS VEGAS CLASSIC)

• Date: Oct. 25

• Time: 6:00 PM

• City: Las Vegas, NV

Alcorn State vs Texas Southern

• Date: Nov. 1

• Time: 3:00 PM

• City: Houston, TX

Florida A&M vs Arkansas-Pine Bluff

• Date: Nov. 8

• Time: 3:00 PM

• City: Pine Bluff, AR

CIAA Championship (TBD vs TBD)

• Date: Nov. 15

• Time: 3:00 PM

• City: Durham, NC

Alabama A&M vs Texas Southern

• Date: Nov. 22

• Time: 3:00 PM

• City: Houston, TX

Top 5 HBCU GO Games To Watch:

Prairie View A&M vs. Southern (Oct. 18) - SWAC West Implications
Jackson State vs. Grambling State (Oct. 25) - The inaugural HBCU Las Vegas Classic is expected to draw great for attendance and viewership.
Alcorn State vs. Alabama A&M (Sept. 6) - SWAC Conference Clash
North Carolina Central vs. Florida A&M (Oct. 11) - A GOOD GAME BREWING!
Alabama A&M vs. Texas Southern - Sam Shade's first matchup versus Cris Dishman; Could both need this game for SWAC division hopes on the line?

Also, watch the Alabama State vs. Florida A&M contest, which is significant for the SWAC East.

TheGrio Cable Network Games - 2025

Fayetteville State vs Benedict College

• Date: Aug. 30

• Time: 5:00 PM

• City: Columbia, SC

Central State vs Tuskegee University

• Date: Sept. 6

• Time: 7:00 PM

• City: Tuskegee, AL

Miles College vs Alabama State

• Date: Sept. 13

• Time: 5:00 PM

• City: Montgomery, AL

Hampton University vs Howard University (Truth and Service Classic)

• Date: Sept. 20

• Time: 4:00 PM

• City: Washington, DC

Alcorn State vs Arkansas-Pine Bluff (Southern Heritage Classic)

• Date: Sept. 27

• Time: 7:00 PM

• City: Memphis, TN

Central State vs Fort Valley State (Homecoming)

• Date: Oct. 4

• Time: 1:00 PM

• City: Fort Valley, GA

Virginia State vs Bowie State

• Date: Oct. 11

• Time: 1:00 PM

• City: Bowie, MD

Tuskegee University vs Albany State (Homecoming)

• Date: Oct. 18

• Time: 1:00 PM

• City: Albany, GA

Edward Waters vs Clark Atlanta (Homecoming)

• Date: Oct. 25

• Time: 1:00 PM

• City: Atlanta, GA

Johnson C. Smith vs Fayetteville State

• Date: Nov. 1

• Time: 1:00 PM

• City: Fayetteville, NC

Virginia State vs Virginia Union

• Date: Nov. 8

• Time: 1:00 PM

• City: Richmond, VA

Bethune-Cookman vs Jackson State

• Date: Nov. 15

• Time: 1:00 PM

• City: Jackson, MS

Arkansas-Pine Bluff vs Alabama State

• Date: Nov. 22

• Time: 1:00 PM

• City: Montgomery, AL

Top 5 TheGRIO Games To Watch:

Virginia State vs. Virginia Union (Nov. 8) - CIAA Title and Playoff Implications
Hampton vs. Howard (Sept. 20) - Truth and Service Classic at Audi Field. The Battle for the Real H.U!!!
Bethune-Cookman vs. Jackson State (Nov. 15) - A SWAC East battle worth watching.
Edward Waters vs. Clark Atlanta (Homecoming - Oct. 25) - Two up-and-coming football programs in the SIAC.
Johnson C. Smith vs. Fayetteville State (Nov. 1) - A CONTENTIOUS RIVALRY BREWING