Where will the John Merritt Classic be played?
- Thread starter DAHILL
- Start date
DaKidDoDat
Member
Rumor at this time is Vandy.
DAHILL
Well-Known Member
This may be on the NFL … or even the Titans. They released the NFL preseason schedule way after the JMC was announced. Vandy option can be NICE…. You are still basically downtown… its renovated NICE and seats 35k.
ColdBlooded
Well-Known Member
Should be much easier to sellout too cause our folks definitely coming.
DaKidDoDat
Member
You're spot on. This is the only time that I think this has ever happened. The JMC used to be labor day way weekend, but it's moving around now. Of course with FCS schools being allowed a 12 game schedule now that can cause a couple of issues.
Mr.SWAC_93
New Member
Move it back to the M mane. U of M will be playing UNLV in Vegas that same day. Liberty Bowl is ready for business. Think about that economic impact on the city of Memphis. Back to back hbcu classics.
the band fan
Baseball Fan
as anal as NFL teams are about their fields, equipment that has be in place 2 days in advance, security sweeps, etc - I can't see it
DAHILL
Well-Known Member
AAMU and Tenn State played a day before a Titans game last season. It’s a preseason game so they probably don’t care… especially since it’s the last season in the stadium anyway. I remember AAMU playing a game at Legion Field the same day before an Alabama game….. but Legion had that old Astro turf … if I recall we were rushed out the stadium after the game.
DAHILL
Well-Known Member
Have you been the Hole lately…it doesn’t even have a press box any longer. You couldnt play a college football game there.
The Professor
Well-Known Member
When was the last time TNSU played a game at the Hole
Rated R Superstar
Well-Known Member
Three years ago, against Lane College
bernard
THEE Realist
Jackson State-Tennessee State rivalry football game has location change
Monday morning, Tennessee State announced that its game with Jackson State, the John L. Merritt Classic, will take place at Vanderbilt University's FirstBank
hbcusports.com
Olde Hornet
Well-Known Member
2026 John A. Merritt Classic football game moved to FirstBank Stadium
The 2026 John A. Merritt Classic game between Tennessee State and Jackson State has been moved to FirstBank Stadium, it was reported Monday.
fbschedules.com
2026 John A. Merritt Classic football game moved to FirstBank Stadium
The 2026 John A. Merritt Classic game between Tennessee State and Jackson State has been moved to Vanderbilt’s FirstBank Stadium in Nashville, it was reported Monday.
“We are excited to bring the John A. Merritt Classic to FirstBank Stadium and honor Coach John Merritt’s legacy at a venue where he enjoyed tremendous success, said Tennessee State Director of Athletics Dr. Mikki Allen.” “We appreciate the partnership of Vanderbilt University and the Tennessee Titans in helping make this special event possible for our student-athletes, alumni and fans.”