Black College Football Hall of Fame Classic increases exposure for HBCUs

‘Clash at the Classic’ opportunities show game is ‘not just football’

CANTON, Ohio - A booth at Sunday’s Black College Football Hall of Fame Classic was selling shirts, but the tables weren’t filled with apparel representing the teams playing, Miles College and Virginia Union University. Instead, they were about HBCUs in general. Some said: “HBCUS: It’s a different world.”

Black College Football Hall of Fame Classic increases exposure for HBCUs

The annual Black College Football Hall of Fame Classic took place in Canton on Sunday.

HBCU Football: Virginia Union Rolls In Battle of Champions

The 2025 HBCU football season opened with fireworks in Canton, Ohio, as Virginia Union dominated Miles College in the Black College Football Hall of Fame Classic. The Panthers made the most of their national stage on NFL Network, storming to a 45–3 win that showcased why they are a top HBCU and CIAA contender. Offensive Explosion Behind Curtis Allen Senior running back Curtis Allen stole the show. He rumbled for 185 yards on 17 carries and score…

Curtis Allen shines in Virginia Union's Black College Football Hall of Fame Classic win over Miles

In the first Black College Football Hall of Fame Classic to feature each of the Division II conference’s reigning champions, the CIAA came out on top as Virginia Union toppled Miles in a 45-3 win. This marks the third straight year the CIAA has beaten the SIAC in the Black College Football Hall of Fame Classic, improving their record to 3-1 since the game transitioned to a CIAA vs SIAC showcase. In their last three games against SIAC opponents, …