Prairie View A&M vs. Grambling State: The 100th State Fair Classic

The State Fair Classic

• 🏈 The State Fair Classic is the only college football game that matters on the second day of the State Fair of Texas.
• 🤝 It's an annual matchup between the Grambling State Tigers and the Prairie View A&M Panthers, celebrating culture and tradition.

A Rich History

• 🗓️ This year marks the 100th anniversary of the State Fair Classic.
• 📜 Prairie View and Grambling State have played annually since 1992, but the classic's origins trace back to 1925 with Wiley College and Langston University.
• 🐯 Prairie View joined in 1929, followed by Grambling in the mid-80s.

More Than Just a Game

• 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 For alumni and students, the game is a chance to celebrate HBCU culture and unity, even amidst rivalry.
• 🏡 The game has historically divided homes, with families supporting different universities.
• 💖 Despite being rivals on the field, figures like Madison Williams and her mother Monica emphasize that the game signifies unity and keeping the HBCU family alive.
• 🏆 This year, bragging rights will belong to Prairie View, but the game's significance extends beyond the score.