The Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (SIAC) announced that 23 football games will be streamed on ESPN platforms this fall with 11 weeks of regular-season competition in addition to the highly anticipated conference championship on Nov. 15.

Tuskegee will kick off its season on August 31 against Winston-Salem State in the fifth annual Red Tails Classic, held at the historic Cramton Bowl in Montgomery, Alabama. The game is part of the Annual HBCU Football and Recruitment Tour Presented by the HBCU Campaign Fund, marking the tour’s second stop in its third year of participation.

The 2025 lineup highlights some of the league’s most celebrated traditional and inaugural classics, including the Fountain City Classic (Fort Valley State vs. Albany State). This matchup is also included in the schedule for the 9th Annual HBCU Football and Recruitment Tour Presented by the HBCU Campaign Fund.

“Our relationship with ESPN remains steadfast as we continue our mission to enhance the visibility of our member institutions and the extraordinary student-athletes who represent them,” said SIAC Commissioner Anthony Holloman, Ed.D. “The 2025 season marks a new era of opportunity, and we embark on our fifth year with ESPN, we eagerly anticipate an unforgettable season that will showcase the legacy, competitive fervor and resilience that define SIAC football.”

“We’re thrilled about the SIAC entering this new chapter and its ongoing partnership with ESPN, which continues to elevate Black college football to a national stage,” said HCF founder, President & CEO Demetrius Johnson, Jr. “HCF is proud to include the Red Tails Classic as part of our HBCU Football and Recruitment Tour and eagerly looks forward to an exciting football season. It is an exciting time to celebrate the rich legacy of Black college football and the enduring impact of HBCUs.”

To see the full 2025 SIAC ESPN College Football Schedule, click here.

About the Annual HBCU Football and Recruitment Tour Presented by the HBCU Campaign Fund
The Annual HBCU Football and Recruitment Tour Presented by the HBCU Campaign Fund is an initiative that support Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) and football classics that feature HBCU football teams. The tour begins in September and goes through early December, kicking off with the Southwestern Athletic Conference (SWAC) Football Media Day, ending with the SWAC Football Championship game, and visiting various football classics and HBCU campuses. The Division of College Relations and Scholarships joins the tour on specific dates to assist high school students with choosing to attend an HBCU. For more information, visit www.hbcucampaignfund.org.

ABOUT THE SOUTHERN INTERCOLLEGIATE ATHLETIC CONFERENCE (SIAC)
The SIAC is a NCAA athletic conference consisting primarily of historically black colleges and universities with headquarters in downtown Atlanta, Georgia. The SIAC includes 15 member institutions (Albany State University, Allen University, Benedict College, Central State University, Clark Atlanta University, Edward Waters University, Fort Valley State University, Kentucky State University, Lane College, LeMoyne-Owen College, Miles College, Morehouse College, Savannah State University, Spring Hill College, and Tuskegee University), which are located within a contiguous seven-state footprint (Alabama, Georgia, Florida, Kentucky, South Carolina, Tennessee and Ohio). The SIAC sponsors nine men’s and seven women’s sports and is a proud member of the NCAA Division II. For more information, visit www.thesiac.com.

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