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South Carolina State Faces Florida A&M in Orange Blossom Classic

9/4/2026

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Rattlers vs Bulldogs

Florida A&M Rattlers will face South Carolina State Bulldogs in the Orange Blossom Classic.
The game kicks off at 3 p.m. ET on Sept. 6 at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens.
South Carolina State enters as defending Black College Football National Champion and No. 1 in HBCU polls.
Florida A&M is ranked No. 9 in the Black College Football Poll and No. 8 by USA TODAY.

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Bulluck-Major Leads

The Classic weekend opens with a Tuesday career fair targeting HBCU students and alumni.
Executive director Kendra Bulluck-Major, one of few female sports-property owners, leads the Classic.
Friday’s scholarship luncheon at Jungle Island will support over $500,000 in awards.
Halftime will showcase HBCU marching-band culture with performances by the Marching 100 and Marching 101.
Since its 2021 return, the Classic has generated more than $100 million economic impact for South Florida.

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Rattlers vs Bulldogs

Florida A&M Rattlers will face South Carolina State Bulldogs in the Orange Blossom Classic.
The game kicks off at 3 p.m. ET on Sept. 6 at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens.
South Carolina State enters as defending Black College Football National Champion and No. 1 in HBCU polls.
Florida A&M is ranked No. 9 in the Black College Football Poll and No. 8 by USA TODAY.

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