Alabama State to take on Tuskegee at 99th Turkey Day Classic

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A photo from a previous Turkey Day Classic at ASU Stadium. (Alabama State University)

On November 23, Thanksgiving Day, the Tuskegee Golden Tigers will take on the Alabama State Hornets at ASU Stadium during the 99th Annual Turkey Day Classic! Read on to learn more about the can’t-miss event and how to get your tickets.

One of the oldest HBCU football classics in the country

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The Tuskegee Golden Tigers will take on the Alabama State Hornets on Nov. 23. (Tuskegee University)

On November 23, the Alabama State Hornets and their rivals, the Tuskegee Golden Tigers will meet at ASU Stadium for the Turkey Day Classic. Held annually on Thanksgiving Day since 1924, the Turkey Day Classic is one of the oldest Historically Black College and University (HBCU) classics in the country and features a wide variety of activities in the weeks leading up to the event.

(Alabama State University)
(Alabama State University)

This year, Alabama State University has hosted several activities around the 99th Annual Turkey Day Classic, including:

  • A Holiday Tree Lighting Ceremony
  • An Alumni Brunch
  • A Turkey Day Classic Concert
  • And more!

At 9AM on Thursday, November 23, Alabama State University will kick off the festivities with the Turkey Day Classic Parade through downtown Montgomery. Then, at 2PM, the Alabama State Hornets will welcome the Tuskegee Golden Tigers at ASU Stadium for the Turkey Day Classic Game.

Click here to get your tickets to the 99th Annual Turkey Day Classic—an event you don’t want to miss!

Nathan Watson
Nathan Watson

Tennessee native who fell in love with Birmingham during college. Graduated from Birmingham-Southern College in 2019. Passionate about Birmingham and its continued growth.

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