ESPN’s First Take made a special stop in Birmingham this week as star commentator Stephen A. Smith brought his show to the Magic City Classic, marking his first time attending the storied HBCU rivalry game.
“I’ve been hearing about the Magic City Classic for a long time,” Smith said. “I’m very happy to be here and associated with HBCUs, which is everything to me.”
Broadcasting live from Legion Field alongside former NFL quarterback Cam Newton, Smith said the goal was to shine a national spotlight on the impact and culture of Historically Black Colleges and Universities…