Courtesy of Kentucky State Athletics
CHICAGO, IL — Kentucky State University Football returns to the Chicago Football Classic on September 21 against the Morehouse Maroon Tigers in Chicago, Illinois. the Frankfort, KY HBCU moves its September 21 home contest against Morehouse College to the historic Soldier Field for the 2024 Chicago Football Classic in Chicago, Illinois.
“This is a great opportunity for KSU’s football team. We are proud of our players and the amazing job they do. I support the guidance of our athletic director, Mr. Stepp, and KSU’s Chicago Alumni Chapter as they take part in the annual Chicago Football Classic.” Kentucky State University President Dr. Koffi C. Akakpo said.
“We are excited to compete in the 25th annual Chicago Football Classic allowing our student-athletes to compete in an historic NFL venue like Soldier Field. I can’t wait to join our amazing alumni fans in cheering our Thorobreds to victory!” Athletic Director Grant Stepp said.
The two HBCU programs met last season on Oct. 28 in Atlanta, Ga., with Kentucky State defeating Morehouse College 23-21.
For more information tickets for the Chicago Football Classic will be on sale soon and for more information on the classic visit chicagofootballclassic.org.
About Kentucky State University
Kentucky State University is a public, comprehensive, HBCU committed to advancing the Commonwealth of Kentucky, enhancing society, and impacting individuals by providing quality teaching with a foundation in liberal studies, scholarly research, and public service to enable productive lives within the diverse global economy. The cornerstone of Student Health Services’ mission is to support optimal mental, emotional, and physical health of students to achieve excellence in learning.
About the Chicago Classic
The Chicago Football Classic, Inc (CFC) is a not-for-profit organization whose mission is to inspire African-American high school and college students through support for programs, initiatives, and events that increase awareness of opportunities to achieve educational excellence. CFC events influence students and parents to consider the rich academic and cultural opportunities offered by Historically Black Colleges and Universities.