It's Florida Classic Weekend! If you are not in the Land of Mickey, check out the game on ESPN Classic. You know the main drawback to not being there live is missing the half-time show!
The winning team will have bragging rights until next year and if Cookman doesn't win this year it could be curtains for Coach Wyatt. Y'all know we're looking forward to the spectacular outfit he will be sporting in the Florida sunshine. So let's get ready to rumble!
Florida Classic To Air On ESPN Classic
The Florida A&M Rattlers and Bethune-Cookman Wildcats will play in the 30th annual Florida Classic presented by State Farm on Saturday, November 21, at the Florida Citrus Bowl (1510 W Church Street) in Orlando, Florida. Kickoff is scheduled for 2:30 p.m. and will air live on ESPN Classic.
As part of its seven-year partnership with ESPN, MEAC teams were featured in seven televised conference games this season. The Florida Classic concludes the MEAC’s regular season televised football schedule.
Florida A&M leads the all-time series over Bethune-Cookman 46-15-1, including an impressive 58-35 win last year. In the 12 games held at the Citrus Bowl, the Rattlers have won eight though the Wildcats have been victorious in four of the last seven.
FAMU has made four appearances on the ESPN family of networks this season posting a 3-1 record, while Bethune-Cookman makes their debut. The annual rivalry game concludes the MEAC regular football season.
ESPN Classic is available via
· DirecTV Channel 208
· Dish Network Channel 143
· Comcast*
· Cox*
· Verizon*
· AT&T
· And many small affiliates*
*Check your local listings
By Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference Media Relations
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