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Magic City Classic tailgating brings fans together ahead of 85th annual matchup

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BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WIAT) — The countdown to the Magic City Classic is on, and fans are already celebrating ahead of Saturday’s matchup between Alabama A&M University and Alabama State University at Legion Field. The annual HBCU rivalry, now in its 85th year, brings thousands of fans to Birmingham.

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  1. CBS 42 Birmingham

    Magic City Classic week continues with Tailgate Festival (opens CBS 42 Birmingham)

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    BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WIAT) — Magic City Classic week is underway in Birmingham, bringing a week of celebrations, entertainment and community events ahead of Saturday’s matchup between Alabama A&M University and Alabama State University.

  2. AL.com

    HBCU students sound off on the Magic City Classic band rivalry (opens AL.com)

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    For many Alabama A&M and Alabama State students, the Fifth Quarter marching band competition is the real main event at this year's Classic.

  3. AL.com

    Alumni, leaders look back on decades of Magic City Classics: ‘Something to be proud of’ (opens AL.com)

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    The Magic City Classic is the largest HBCU event in Birmingham and the nation.

  4. CBS 42 Birmingham

    Magic City Classic tailgating brings fans together ahead of 85th annual matchup (opens CBS 42 Birmingham)

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    BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WIAT) — The countdown to the Magic City Classic is on, and fans are already celebrating ahead of Saturday’s matchup between Alabama A&M University and Alabama State University at Legion Field. The annual HBCU rivalry, now in its 85th year, brings thousands of fans to Birmingham.

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