For the first time in 35 years, Tennessee State University will not play in the Southern Heritage Classic after turning down a $400k offer.

The future of the Southern Heritage Classic is unknown at this time after the first game was played 35 years ago.

Tennessee State has played Arkansas Pine-Bluff, another SWAC HBCU, over the last two seasons in the game. The post HBCU football classic sees 25-year partnership end due to finances appeared first on HBCU Gameday.

For the first time in the history of the Southern Heritage Classic, Tennessee State University will not participate.

Some people are upset about Tennessee State University not returning to the Southern Heritage Classic this year. On the corner of North Parkway and North Manassas, Cozy Corner Restaurant known worldwide for its barbecue ribs,