An HBCU Classic entering its fifth decade of competition has announced their two participants.
MEAC contender Morgan State and SIAC defending champion Miles College will meet in the 41st Circle City Classic in Indianapolis, Indiana Sat. Sept. 27, according to a report from WISH TV.
Alice Watson, president and CEO of the Indiana Black Expo said in a release that “Now more than ever, our mission and platform are necessary to bring HBCU talent and exposure to the Midwest. We hope that alumni and new fans alike will come out to Lucas Oil Stadium to support not only the tradition of the HBCU football game but also celebrate the talented bands.”
The 41st Circle City Classic isn’t until September, but you don’t have to wait until fall to find out which two HBCUs will face off at Lucas Oil Stadium. https://t.co/foPr4cNAa4
— WISH-TV News (@WISHNews8) April 1, 2025
The Golden Bears went 10-3 in 2024, winning the SIAC championship with a 53-25 victory over Clark Atlanta in the conference title game. Miles also won their first ever NCAA Division II playoff game, defeating Carson-Newman 14-13. After head coach Sam Shade moved on to Alabama A&M, Miles hired Chris Goode, who played his entire 7-year NFL career with the Indianapolis Colts.
Morgan State finished 2024 6-6 overall, 3-2 in MEAC play, their best record since their conference championship year of 2014. This will be the first ever meeting between the two teams and the first Circle City appearance for both.
