On Feb. 25, the HBCU Legacy Bowl, presented by the Black College Football Hall of Fame, kicks off at 4pm ET in Yulman Stadium on the campus of Tulane University in New Orleans.
The postseason all-star game will showcase the best NFL draft-eligible football players from Historically Black Colleges and Universities across America, and the game will air live on SiriusXM NFL Radio (channel 88 in the car and on the SXM App), and SiriusXM College Sports Radio (channel 84 in the car and on the SXM App).
Jackson State University broadcaster Rob Jay will be the play-by-play voice for the SiriusXM broadcast team, which will feature analysis by Jackson State University’s new head football coach T.C. Taylor and former NFL defensive end Anthony Herron. An hour-long pregame show hosted by Jay, Taylor and Herron will air from 3 to 4 pm ET leading into the game broadcast.
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On Friday, Feb. 24, SiriusXM NFL Radio and SiriusXM College Sports Radio will present a special HBCU Legacy Bowl preview show with Jay and Herron hosting live at 7pm ET. Throughout the year, SiriusXM subscribers can hear from Jay on SiriusXM College Sports Radio, Herron on SiriusXM Big Ten Radio.
The NBA HBCU Classic was developed by the NBA as part of its ongoing commitment to the HBCU community – specifically around professional development, career advancement and increased support and awareness for HBCU athletics and institutions.
The HBCU Legacy Bowl is part of the week-long celebration of Black culture and history, presented by the Black College Football Hall of Fame, to provide valuable exposure for HBCU students.
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