HBCU Football Comes To the Ville

There's a long history of quality football being played at historically black colleges and universities. Some of the biggest names to lace 'em up on the gridiron played for HBCU's. Jerry Rice played for Mississippi Valley State. Walter Payton suited up for Jackson State. Doug Williams, the only black quarterback to lead his team to a Super Bowl win while also winning the MVP, played under the late Eddie Robinson at Grambling State. Now HBCU football is coming to Louisville with the first ever Derby City Football Classic.

Saturday September 12th the Kentucky State Thorobreds will take on the Morehouse College Maroon Tigers at Central High School's football stadium. It's being billed as the Derby City Football Classic and the organizers say it's more than just a football game. The weekend will feature a Presidents' Meet and Greet, Battle of the Bands, Greek Step Show, and party.

Kick-off is set for 1:30 at Central Stadium. For more information just hit up the website DerbyCityFootballClassic.com