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One of HBCU football's most historic rivalries returns as Tennessee State and Florida A&M announce a two-game home-and-home series.
Tennessee State football will renew its rivalry with Jackson State starting in the 2026 season. To celebrate the revival of the series TSU will play Jackson State in the John A. Merritt Classic on Aug. 29 at Nissan Stadium. TSU will play at Jackson State in Mississippi in 2027.
Jackson State and Tennessee State will renew one of HBCU football's longest-running rivalries to open the 2026 season. The programs are set to meet in the 2026 John A. Merritt Classic on Saturday, Aug. 29, at Nissan Stadium in Nashville, Tennessee.