The Georgia Football Classic, originally scheduled to take place at Mercedes-Benz Stadium this weekend, has been unexpectedly moved less than a week before its scheduled date. The game, featuring Florida A&M University and Mississippi Valley State University, will now be played at Rice-Totten Stadium in Itta Bena, Mississippi, on November 29, 2025.
What Happened
The Georgia Football Classic, an annual college football game between two Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs), was set to be played at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta on October 4, 2025. However, organizers announced on Tuesday that the game will not take place at the stadium as planned. The event has been postponed and relocated to Rice-Totten Stadium, with the new date set for Saturday, November 29, 2025, at 2 p.m.
The 100 Black Men of DeKalb County, Inc. expressed their “profound disappointment” regarding the move in a statement, emphasizing their discontent over the sudden change.
Florida A&M and Mississippi Valley State Respond
Florida A&M University, one of the teams involved, released an official statement through its athletics website explaining that the move was “due to unforeseen circumstances and issues beyond our control with the organizers.” The statement also noted that while the school made every effort to keep the event at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, no viable options were available on short notice.
“As Mississippi Valley State is the designated home team, the decision has been made to postpone the game and play at Rice-Totten Stadium in Itta Bena, Mississippi, on Saturday, November 29, 2025,” the statement said. “We regret the impact that this unexpected change will have on our fans, and we will make every effort to provide a quality game-day experience during the rescheduled date.”
Impact on Fans and Next Steps
The decision to move the game has understandably disappointed fans, and both universities are working to ensure a smooth transition for ticket holders. More information regarding ticketing and game-day plans will be made available on each school’s official website as the rescheduled date approaches.
The postponement has also raised questions regarding the specific reasons behind the sudden relocation, though the details remain unclear. 11Alive has reached out for further clarification but has not yet received an explanation.
What’s Next
As the game moves to its new location in Mississippi, both teams and their supporters are now focused on preparing for the rescheduled event. The November 29, 2025, date will offer a new opportunity for fans to experience the excitement of the Georgia Football Classic, despite the inconvenience caused by the unforeseen changes.
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This story may be updated with more information as it becomes available.
