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◆ Our readhigh confidenceJackson State · VanderbiltJun 8, 2026

Jackson State, Tennessee State renew rivalry at Vanderbilt's FirstBank Stadium

How will Jackson State and Tennessee State perform in their historic matchup?

The game marks a significant moment as an SEC stadium hosts one of HBCU football's most storied rivalries.

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When this was hot
Jun 8Peak Jun 8Jun 21

The coverage 4

  1. 2026 John A. Merritt Classic football game moved to FirstBank StadiumFBSchedules.com · Jun 8
  2. SEC stadium to host HBCU rivals Jackson State, Tennessee Statehbcugameday.com · Jun 8
  3. FirstBank Stadium to Host 2026 John A. Merritt Classicgojsutigers.com · Jun 8
  4. Renewing one of HBCU football’s most storied rivalries: Vanderbilt to host John A. Merritt Classic in 2026WSMV · Jun 8

What fans said

Positive reception57% positive7 reactions
  • G&*d Bless the SEC... Because there is no College Football without the SEC... And I am a die hard Canes fan.... I will play at Stanford to kickoff the next season, and I am thankful that it's not Knoxville or even Vanderbilt's Nashville stadium...
    YouTubeJun 8

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