Southern Heritage Classic to stay through 2032

MEMPHIS, Tenn. (WMC) - The Southern Heritage Classic will continue through 2032.

The agreement between Summitt Management Corporation and the City of Memphis allows the 30-plus-year tradition to continue on the second Saturday in September.

At issue was how the game would be handled once ownership of Simmons Bank Liberty Stadium transferred to the University of Memphis.

Fred Jones is the founder of the Southern Heritage Classic and is pleased that a long-term agreement was reached. 

“I am thankful to the City of Memphis for their support. We appreciate their diligence in ensuring that the Southern Heritage Classic will continue to be held at the Simmons Bank Liberty Stadium. It’s the place we’ve called home for decades, and we look forward to making more memories there as we bring great HBCU football to Memphis each year,” said Jones.

In 2024, the 35th Annual Southern Heritage Classic football game will be held on Saturday, September 14th, at 6 p.m.

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