Post by bluedog on Jul 23, 2021 20:13:09 GMT -5
ESPN 2 to broadcast much-anticipated Orange Blossom Classic season opener
The most anticipated HBCU football season opener in recent years will be on display for a nationally televised audience.
ESPN announced Thursday that the Orange Blossom Classic featuring Jackson State and Florida A&M will be shown on ESPN2 at 2 p.m. CST on Sept. 5.
Originally a postseason game held between 1933 and 1978 featuring FAMU and other HBCUs in an unofficial championship commonly referred to as the “Black National Championship” game, will return after a 43-year absence.
JSU coach Deion Sanders had been adamant since his hire last September that Black college football games should be made available prominently on TV similarly to FBS contests.
hbcusports.com/2021/05/27/espn-2-to-broadcast-much-anticipated-orange-blossom-classic-season-opener/
The most anticipated HBCU football season opener in recent years will be on display for a nationally televised audience.
ESPN announced Thursday that the Orange Blossom Classic featuring Jackson State and Florida A&M will be shown on ESPN2 at 2 p.m. CST on Sept. 5.
Originally a postseason game held between 1933 and 1978 featuring FAMU and other HBCUs in an unofficial championship commonly referred to as the “Black National Championship” game, will return after a 43-year absence.
JSU coach Deion Sanders had been adamant since his hire last September that Black college football games should be made available prominently on TV similarly to FBS contests.
hbcusports.com/2021/05/27/espn-2-to-broadcast-much-anticipated-orange-blossom-classic-season-opener/
