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Alcorn State and Arkansas-Pine Bluff meet at the Southern Heritage Classic

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Last updated Sep 12, 2026

Alcorn State and Arkansas-Pine Bluff meet at the Southern Heritage Classic
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Alcorn State and Arkansas-Pine Bluff face each other today at Simmons Bank Liberty Stadium in Memphis for the 37th annual Southern Heritage Classic. The football game is scheduled to kick off at 6 p.m. and will be broadcast on HBCU Go. This matchup concludes a series of weekend events in Memphis, which included a parade for high school marching bands and a battle of the bands showcase. Last year, Arkansas-Pine Bluff defeated Alcorn State 24-20 at the same event. Both programs finished the 2025 season with identical 4-4 records in the Southwestern Athletic Conference. Coaches from both teams highlighted the importance of this game due to its role as a conference matchup during the event luncheon held on September 11.

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  • •The 37th Southern Heritage Classic takes place at Simmons Bank Liberty Stadium in Memphis.
  • •Kickoff for the game is set for 6 p.m. on September 12.
  • •Arkansas-Pine Bluff won the previous meeting between the two schools in 2025.
  • •The game functions as an official Southwestern Athletic Conference matchup.
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For the second year in a row, Alcorn State football and Arkansas-Pine Bluff face off in the Southern Heritage Classic at Simmons Bank Liberty Stadium in Memphis.

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