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UAPB Edges Alcorn State 24-20 as Southern Heritage Classic Hits Record Low Attendance

The event serves as a citywide HBCU showcase rooted in bands, pageantry, alumni gatherings.

Generic view of Ohio State Buckeyes branded Nike Vapor Elite footballs on the field before the game against the Ohio Bobcats at Ohio Stadium on September 13, 2025 in Columbus, Ohio.
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Overview

  • UAPB quarterback Christian Peters threw for 323 yards, scored the go-ahead touchdown with 5:39 remaining, and was named game MVP.
  • Announced attendance was 21,442 at Simmons Bank Liberty Stadium, the lowest in the Classic’s 36-year history.
  • There were six lead changes as UAPB totaled 463 yards and Alcorn State gained 479 in a back-and-forth game.
  • This year marked Alcorn State’s first Southern Heritage Classic and the first edition without Tennessee State or Jackson State.
  • Weekend programming included a Park Avenue parade, marching bands, a $15 battle of the bands at Whitehaven High School, and extensive tailgating, with Memphis preparing heightened security presence.