LITTLE ROCK, Ark. – The 10th Annual HBCU Football and Recruitment Tour Presented by the HBCU Campaign Fund (HCF) returns to Dallas this weekend for one of the most recognizable football classics in Black college football as the Grambling State University Tigers and Prairie View A&M University Panthers face in the 101st State Fair Classic.

The matchup is set for Saturday, September 26, 2026, at 6 p.m. CT at the historic Cotton Bowl Stadium. The game will be streamed on ESPN+.

The State Fair Classic represents another significance stop for HCF’s milestone 10th Annual HBCU Football and Recruitment Tour, which continues its decade-long tradition of celebrating HBCU football and the Black college culture while providing opportunities for students and families to learn more about HBCUs and higher education.

HCF previously included the State Fair Classic during its in 2022 and is returning to Dallas as part of its 10th Annual HBCU Football and Recruitment Tour schedule. The organization announced the State Fair Classic as part of this year’s tour following its decision of the removal of the Circle City Classic after their announcement to remove HBCU football from its Classic game.

A History Rivalry

Saturday’s game continues a longstanding rivalry between Grambling State and Prairie View A&M. Grambling enters the contest with a 2-1 record, while PVAMU is 1-3 overall and 1-0 in SWAC play.

Grambling has opened the season with wins over Clark Atlanta and Central State averaging 3.47 points per game through its first three contests. PVAMU enters the Classic following a 52-14 victory over Texas Southern in its SWAC opener.

The Tigers lead the all-time series, but PVAMU has won the last two State Fair Classic meetings, including a 28-13 victory in 2025.

As HCF celebrates a decade of the HBCU Football and Recruitment Tour, the organization continues to celebrate Black college football and highlights the culture of HBCUs and elevate student success and educational opportunities.

Game Day: Saturday, September 26, 2026
Matchup: Grambling State vs. Prairie View A&M
Location: Cotton Bowl Stadium, Dallas, Texas
Kickoff: 6 pm CT
Broadcast/Stream: ESPN+

About the Annual HBCU Football and Recruitment Tour
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

About the HBCU Campaign Fund
The HBCU Campaign Fund (HCF) is an educational non-profit and advocacy organization dedicated to supporting HBCUs and MSIs. Founded in 2012, its core mission focuses on raising funds for student scholarships, developing campus programming, and advocating for higher education equity. For more information, visit www.hbcucampaignfund.org.

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