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Who played in the Bayou Classic?

The Grambling State and Southern football rivalry, known as the "Bayou Classic," is one of the biggest events in HBCU football.

Why is Bayou Classic not in New Orleans?

Following the devastation of Hurricane Katrina, organizers moved the 2005 event from the Superdome to Reliant Stadium in Houston, Texas, where many of New Orleans' evacuees were living. This was the only time that the Bayou Classic was held outside of Louisiana.

Who won Bayou Classic 2017?

NEW ORLEANS, La. | Garrett Urban booted five field goals, none bigger than his last, as the Grambling State University football team snapped a three-game losing streak to its rival on Saturday afternoon with a 29-26 victory over Southern in the 48th Annual Bayou Classic at the Caesars Superdome.

Who won Bayou Classic 2019?

Southern

Southern clinches SWAC West title, 30-28 over Grambling

Ladarius Skelton passed for two touchdowns and Southern blocked a field goal with 5 seconds left to clinch the Southwest Athletic Conference West Division title with a 30-28 win over Grambling in the Bayou Classic on Saturday.

Who won Bayou Classic 2020?

Southern Football

(WAFB) - The Southern Jaguars rolled to a dominant 49-7 victory over the Grambling State Tigers in the 47th annual Bayou Classic. The Jags extended their winning streak over the Tigers to three games with the win. Quarterback Ladarius Skelton earned his third game MVP in the Bayou Classic.

One may also ask: who won the most bayou classics?

The Southern University Jaguars lead the Bayou Classic series with 24 wins. Grambling State University currently has 23 wins in the series. According to the official website, Bayou Classic brings more than 200,000 visitors to New Orleans each year, with a $50 million economic impact during Thanksgiving weekend.

Who won the Bayou Classic in New Orleans?

Grambling

Grambling head coach Terrence Graves celebrates winning the Bayou Classic at the Caesars Superdome Saturday, Nov. 27, 2021. Grambling won 29-26.

Who won the Battle of the Bands Bayou Classic 2021?

The Southern University Human JukeBox

On Friday, Nov, the 48th annual Battle of the Bands took place and of course, The Southern University Human JukeBox brought home the win. Both the Jukebox and Grambling State's World Famed Tiger Marching Band played five rounds each with each round growing more exciting than the next.

What happened to the Bayou Classic?

For the first time since 1974, the Bayou Classic football game will not be played in New Orleans. As a result of COVID-19 safety protocols, the Southern University Jaguars and the Grambling State Tigers will face off at Independence Stadium in Shreveport instead of the Super Dome.

Will the Bayou Classic be played in New Orleans this year?

NEW ORLEANS – Tickets for the 49th Annual Bayou Classic, Presented by Procter & Gamble, go on sale Thursday, . Bayou Classic fans may also purchase tickets for the ever-popular Battle of the Bands & Greek Show to be held on Friday, Nov, at the Caesars Superdome.

By Brodeur