By Daniel Johnson
August 24, 2025
The rivalry takes place in the Raymond James Stadium, the home of the Tampa Bay Buccaners of the NFL.
The rivalry between the Jaguars of Southern University and the Bethune Cookman Wildcats will receive an upgrade of the event location and a new name, which corresponds to the occasion, according to a press release from the Bethune Cookman University.
According to Andre “Lucky” White, a Tampa and executive director of the Tampa Bay Football Classic, the rivalry will now have the premium place of establishment that fans of both programs have been looking for for a long time since they have also been taking place at the Raymond James Stadium, the home of the NFL -Bay Bay Buccaners, which is also taking place with the university of South Florida with the university Participate by South Florida.
“The Tampa Bay Football Classic will be one of the most expected events of the Tampa Bay Area and offer opportunities for everyone to enjoy the traditions and the excitement of the football game. This event brings together our communities to celebrate and share the culture, sportiness and wealth of the Tampa Bay Area and the rich HBCU culture,” said White.
According to Michael E. David, founder of the Tampa Bay Football Classic, The Original Battle of the Bands, and an alaun of the Florida A & M University Marsching 100, there will be a marching straps of the weekend in addition to the game.
“The enthusiasm and energy that the Tampa Bay Football Classic will create a unique atmosphere that is celebrated throughout the Tampa Bay Area. We are pleased to present our new special marching band in the Veruz Band.
According to the press release, the game is expected to bring in between $ 10 and $ 30 million for the economy in Tampa.
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In 2023, the teams also shared a neutral location game in an NFL stadium in Florida. This time it was at Tiaa Bank Field, the home of the Jacksonville Jaguars.
Previously, the teams have at home at every university last year and have temporarily competed against each other since 1981.
Unfortunately, for Southern in the season, they were defeated in detail the Meac/Swac Challenge in the Menter Parc Stadium of the state of Georgia by North Carolina Central University Eagles, which on the way to the MVP of the game on the way to the MVP on the way to the JAGURA 31-14 Drubbing.
The game was close to football until it wasn't. Although the south was two quarters in striking distance, a touchdown of 49 yards from Mosley shortly before the half -time break, the NCCU brought the lead with 17: 14, the last time the game would be nearby, since the second half was dominated by the Eagles in all phases of the game.
North Carolina Central, who played in the Celebration Bowl last season, showed her championship trunk tree by preparing for a win and scoring big games and stops when they needed them. Conversely, despite a strong start, Südern never found a rhythm after half -time. Southern will recover next week on August 30 against the NFL Hall of Famer Jerry Rices Alma Mater, the state of Mississippi Valley.
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