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State Farm Bayou Classic

This November, join the 200,000 fans who flock to the city to witness the always-heated Black College Football match-up between Grambling University and Southern University. With an intense rivalry dating back to 1974, these two Southwestern Athletic Conference teams provide edge-of-your-seat excitement for all who attend.  

The 35th Annual State Farm Bayou Classic at the Louisiana Superdome kicks off on Saturday, November 29, 2008 at 1:00 p.m. with a live television broadcast on NBC Sports. In addition to the highly-anticipated gridiron event, the Bayou Classic features a number of events and activities before and after the game.

Events begin on Friday, November 28 at 11:00 a.m. with a Coaches Luncheon, then a Super Job Fair and the State Farm Bayou Classic College Fair at noon. Head to The Dome at 7:00 p.m. where the McDonald's Battle of the Bands & Greek Show presented by Alltel Wireless raises the roof with a musical contest like no other.

The city is expecting to welcome thousands of fans to this always sold-out event, so reserve your New Orleans hotel room and tickets to the game as soon as possible. Click here to learn more.

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