| Turkey Day Classic | |
|---|---|
| Turkey Day Classic | |
| Stadium | ASU Stadium |
| Location | Montgomery, Alabama |
| Operated | 1924–2019, 2021– |
| 2023 matchup | |
| Alabama State 41, Tuskegee 3 | |
The Turkey Day Classic is a college football game, traditionally held annually on Thanksgiving Day.[1] Originally, it was played between Alabama State University and Tuskegee University, two historically black universities.[2] The game was originally played in Montgomery, Alabama's Cramton Bowl, but relocated to ASU Stadium in 2012.[3][4] The game is one of two black college football classics to be associated with Thanksgiving weekend; the other is the younger, but more widely known, Bayou Classic, held two days later.
The game fell into a category of classics that feature two rival teams playing each year. The activities surrounding the game take place over several weeks in the downtown of Montgomery, and include parades, parties, and the like.[5] Many classics feature activities and events like golfing, pageants, and tailgating.
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- ^ Nettles, Adrienne (2009-11-23), "Turkey Day Classic Festivities March into Downtown", Montgomery Advertiser, retrieved 2009-11-24