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The Turkey Day Classic is a college football game, traditionally held annually on Thanksgiving Day. Originally, it was played between Alabama State University and Tuskegee University, two historically black universities.
The game is the 100th Turkey Day Classic game and marks one of the oldest traditions among historically Black colleges and universities. The two teams last met in the Turkey Day Classic in 2023 for the first time since 2012 and have met in the Classic on all but 12 occasions all-time.
The ASU Turkey Day Classic features a host of exciting homecoming festivities and fun for the whole family. Alabama State University's 94th annual Turkey Day Classic (T.D.C.) and Hornet Homecoming celebration is now upon us.
Nov 23, 2022 · Alabama State football will close out its season with the Turkey Day Classic at home against Arkansas-Pine Bluff on Thanksgiving. Here's what to know.
Nov 25, 2021 · MONTGOMERY, Ala. (WSFA) - The Alabama State Hornets took down the Tuskegee Golden Tigers in the 97th Turkey Day Classic. The Hornets strike first. Jacory Merritt takes the ball four-yards to...
Nov 24, 2022 · The 98th annual Turkey Day Classic ended in gut-wrenching fashion for Alabama State football. The Hornets, who trailed 13-0 at halftime, rallied to take a third-quarter lead on Arkansas-Pine...
Nov 29, 2021 · Alabama State University’s traditional Turkey Day Classic (TDC) and Thanksgiving Day Parade returned to their pre-pandemic glory this year. The TDC rivalry, one of the oldest HBCU football classics in the nation, and the parade have been a long-established holiday season kickoff.
A labama State football hosts Tuskegee in the regular-season finale for both squads in the 99th annual Turkey Day Classic game. This is the first matchup between the two in-state rivals since...
Nov 19, 2021 · “The Turkey Day Classic is a traditional bond between two of the most important historically black colleges and universities — Alabama State University and Tuskegee Institute. It is one of the oldest classics among HBCUs,” he said.
The interstate rivalry with Alabama State University began in 1901, but it was in 1924 that they started what is one of the oldest known Black college football classics. Tuskegee won the first seven games before ASU won their first on a default, 2-0.
