| First Down Classic (defunct) | |
|---|---|
| Previous stadiums | Pirate Stadium (2007–2009) Peoples Bank Field (2010) Liston Stadium (2011) |
| Previous locations | Platte City, Missouri (2007–2009) Ottawa, Kansas (2010) Baldwin City, Kansas (2011) |
| Operated | 2007–2011 |
| Championship affiliation | NAIA (2007–2011) |
| Previous conference tie-ins | GSAC (2007) HAAC (2007–2008, 2010–2011) GPAC (2008–2009) AMC (2009) KCAC (2009–2011) |
| Preceded by | Wheat Bowl (1995–2006) |
| Sponsors | |
Victory Sports Network (2007–2011) | |
| Former names | |
College Fanz First Down Classic (2010) | |
| 2011 season matchup | |
| Baker vs. Ottawa (41–17) | |
The First Down Classic was a National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics endorsed Pre-Season bowl game created by Jason Dannelly of the Victory Sports Network. It began operations in 2007, taking over for the defunct Wheat Bowl that operated from 1995 until 2006. In 2009, two separate games were played under the same name "First Down Classic". The game ceased operations after completion of the 2011 game.