First, a rivalry along the Bayous of Louisiana calls for Southern to square off against Coach Mickey Joseph's GSU Tigers in the 51st installment of the Bayou Classic. Grambling hopes to end five consecutive losing seasons since having a 6-5 season in 2019.

The Bayou Classic, a marquee event celebrating Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs), returns to New Orleans for its 51st year, promising a weekend packed with football, culture, and tradition.

Bayou Classic is celebrating 51 years of a historical football rivalry between the Southern University Jaguars and the Grambling State Tigers.

NEW ORLEANS — The matchup between Southern University and Grambling State brings thousands of visitors to New Orleans' Superdome every Thanksgiving weekend. When the parade rolls through Downtown, you know the weekend is officially underway. Deborah Batiste attended Thursday's parade to support her grandson who was riding in Grambling's court.

The 51st Annual Bayou Classic – the nation’s largest HBCU football game between Grambling State University and Southern University – kicks off Saturday, Nov. 30, at 1 p.m., in the Caesars Superdome. The game combined with the Thanksgiving weekend of activities is projected to have an economic impact and boost for the city of New Orleans.

The 51st Bayou Classic in New Orleans features the game between the Grambling State Tigers and the Southern University Jaguars, the Battle of the Bands, step-shows and more.