Labor Day weekend will once again shine a national spotlight on HBCU football as South Carolina State Bulldogs football clashes with Florida A&M Rattlers football in the 2026 Orange Blossom Classic at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens on Sunday, Sept. 6.
For South Carolina State, this marks just its second appearance in the storied classic and the first since a 23–12 loss to Florida A&M in 1973 under legendary head coach Willie Jeffries.
That history adds another layer of pride and purpose as the Bulldogs return to one of Black college football’s most iconic stages in front of a national audience.
Berry vs. Gray: SIAC & HBCU Legacy Bowl Reunion
This year’s matchup also features a compelling sideline storyline. South Carolina State head coach Chennis Berry will face new Florida A&M head coach Quinn Gray Sr. for the first time in a head-to-head battle since the 2023 SIAC Championship Game…