Southern Heritage Classic announces 2023 teams
Founder Fred Jones announces who will play in the Classic against Tennessee State in 2023 and 2024.
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Founder Fred Jones announces who will play in the Classic against Tennessee State in 2023 and 2024.
Patrick Lantrip snapped a slew of pictures to capture what may be the final Southern Heritage Classic matchup for Jackson State and Tennessee State. Take a look and select your favorite.
Jackson State University kicker Alejandro Mata claimed game’s MVP award while JSU’s defense continues to shine. Box score: Jackson State 16, Tennessee State 3 Related story:
JSU might be ready for a new chapter, but Southern Heritage Classic Founder Fred Jones is looking at this week as if it is just another Classic in Memphis.
Jackson State and Tennessee State meet Saturday, Sept. 10, at 6 p.m., at Simmons Bank Liberty Stadium, in what might be the final Southern Heritage Classic between the two Tigers teams.
This week, decompress with a day-long yoga fest, drink wine in the name of science and jam out to Americana music at the Lucero Family Block Party.
With continuing work on Liberty Park, the City of Memphis has announced on- and off-site parking details for the Southern Heritage Classic Sept. 10 at Simmons Bank Liberty Stadium.
If Deion Sanders and JSU get their way, Tennessee State could be facing Jackson State for the final time in the iconic game.
The Southern Heritage Classic has been a staple in Memphis for more than 30 years; what will it mean for the city after JSU is no longer involved?
This could be the last time Jackson State plays in the game.
JSU notified the Southern Heritage Classic in February that it plans to withdraw from the series.
JSU said “ongoing communication” regarding termination of its participation in the Southern Heritage Classic was leaked. Classic founder Fred Jones told The Daily Memphian that there was no “ongoing conversation” regarding the contract.
Jackson State wronged the Southern Heritage Classic when it backed out of its contractual commitment to play in 2022. But if you think that’s the end of the classic, you don’t know Fred Jones.
Jackson State and Tennessee State have played in the annual HBCU showcase since 1990.
Jones said the formula to continue the event is intact despite Jackson State pulling out. Tennessee State calls JSU’s move an “insensitive and irresponsible act.”
This week’s images capture moments of patriotism, school spirit, civic pride and woodland solitude. Cast your vote for the best one.
The Jackson State University coach’s son had a masterful performance in the 38-16 win over Tennessee State University.
Sept. 11, 2021, Southern Heritage Classic at Liberty Bowl Memorial Stadium: Jackson State 38, Tennessee State 16.Related story:
Both Tennessee State and Jackson State feature numerous Memphians, and even a former Memphis Tiger.
It’s Eddie George vs. Deion Sanders at the Liberty Bowl. Which is exactly the matchup that Fred Jones and the Southern Heritage Classic deserve.
It’s Southern Heritage Classic weekend, bringing football fans to town, and the Levitt Shell concert series heats up. Elsewhere: Flicks both foodie and futuristic, some left-of-center country and two high-wattage authors.
ESPN’s popular debate show “First Take” will be a virtual presence instead for the game between Jackson State and Tennessee State.
The highly rated debate show will set up in front of a live audience on Sept. 10.
Each college will receive $1 million, with a portion going towards students, faculty and staff impacted by COVID-19.
Southern Heritage Classic founder Fred Jones said there is no downside to “Coach Prime” bringing flair to the game.
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