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Tuskegee and Fort Valley State preview Port City Classic at Media Day

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 5, 2026, 2:59 AM

Last updated Jun 5, 2026

Tuskegee and Fort Valley State preview Port City Classic at Media Day

Summary

The City of Mobile hosted a Media Day for the Port City Classic, featuring Tuskegee University and Fort Valley State University on June 5. Both teams previewed the matchup scheduled for September 5 at Ladd-Peebles Stadium, with head coaches Aaron James and Marlon Watston expressing excitement for the game. James, a Tuskegee alumnus, shared his enthusiasm about returning to the stadium where he once played. Watson noted the significance of the game for local players and fans. The teams will begin training camp next month as they prepare for the season opener. Tickets for the game are currently on sale.

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Status Watch

•Event scheduled for September 5 at Ladd-Peebles Stadium.
•Tuskegee head coach Aaron James returns to his hometown.
•Fort Valley State's Marlon Watston highlights local player opportunities.
•Both teams begin training camp next month.
•Tickets for the game are on sale now.

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2:59 AMYahoo Sports — Port City Classic Media Day: Tuskegee and Fort Valley State

What they're saying

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MOBILE, Ala. (WKRG) — With the anticipation for the 2026 college football season growing by the day, the City of Mobile officials hosted a celebratory kickoff for this year’s Port City Classic on Thursday. The Media Day offered representatives from Tuskegee University and Fort Valley State University a chance to preview the game set for […]
— Yahoo Sports

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