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"title": "Morehouse football’s 2026 schedule: Here are the key games you need to know"
"description": "Morehouse College unveiled its 2026 football schedule, highlighted by a season-opening neutral-site matchup, historic rivalries and marquee classics. The Maroon Tigers will kick off the season Aug. 29 against Arkansas-Pine Bluff in the Nature State Kickoff Classic in Little Rock, Ark. The game marks the debut of new head coach Brad Sherrod on the Morehouse […]"
"date": "2026-03-09"
"authors":
  -
    "name": "HBCU Sports"
"url": "https://hbcusports.com/2026/03/09/morehouse-footballs-2026-schedule-here-are-the-key-games-you-need-to-know/"
"categories":
  - "Football"
---

# Morehouse football’s 2026 schedule: Here are the key games you need to know

[Morehouse College](https://morehouseathletics.com/news/2026/3/9/morehouse-announces-2026-football-schedule-under-first-year-head-coach-brad-sherrod.aspx) unveiled its 2026 football schedule, highlighted by a season-opening neutral-site matchup, historic rivalries and marquee classics. The Maroon Tigers will kick off the season Aug. 29 against Arkansas-Pine Bluff in the Nature State Kickoff Classic in Little Rock, Ark. The game marks the debut of [new head coach Brad Sherrod](https://hbcusports.com/2026/02/24/new-morehouse-coach-sets-candid-standard-i-didnt-come-here-to-lose/) on the Morehouse sideline. Morehouse opens SIAC play Sept. 5 against rival Clark Atlanta in the Big Cat Classic during Labor Day Weekend. Both programs will feature new head coaches making their conference debuts in the rivalry matchup. The Maroon Tigers return home Sept. 12 to host Central State, then travel to Lane College on Sept. 19 for another conference test. They’ll be back in Atlanta on Sept. 26 to face Edward Waters on Senior Day.

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_Photo: Morehouse Athletics_

October opens with a signature tradition as Morehouse meets Tuskegee on Oct. 3 in Montgomery, Ala., for the annual Morehouse-Tuskegee Classic. The Maroon Tigers then host Savannah State on Oct. 10 for Homecoming, one of the college’s premier events. Morehouse visits Howard for a non-conference game Oct. 17 before taking an open week Oct. 24. The regular season closes with consecutive SIAC road games at Allen on Oct. 31 and Kentucky State on Nov. 7. The SIAC Championship is scheduled for Nov. 14. **2026 Morehouse Football Schedule** Aug. 29 – vs. Arkansas-Pine Bluff (Little Rock, Ark.) – Nature State Kickoff Classic Sept. 5 – vs. Clark Atlanta – Big Cat Classic (SIAC Opener) Sept. 12 – vs. Central State Sept. 19 – at Lane College Sept. 26 – vs. Edward Waters – Senior Day Oct. 3 – vs. Tuskegee (Montgomery, Ala.) – Morehouse-Tuskegee Classic Oct. 10 – vs. Savannah State – Homecoming Oct. 17 – at Howard Oct. 24 – Bye Oct. 31 – at Allen Nov. 7 – at Kentucky State Nov. 14 – SIAC Championship Game