The second annual Toyota HBCU New York Classic returns to MetLife Stadium on Saturday, September 16, 2023, with an epic football matchup between Morehouse College and Albany State University.  Kickoff is scheduled for 3:00 p.m. ET and gates open at 1:00 p.m. ET.
 
Known as the world's largest HBCU Homecoming and the unofficial start of HBCU Homecoming week, the Toyota HUBCU New York Classic welcomes fans, students and alumni from the 107 HBCUs across the country.  The game's halftime show, a celebration of the 50th anniversary of Hip Hop, will feature special musical guests, spectacular drumline performances and a battle of the bands between participating schools.
 
The HBCU NY Classic game will be broadcasted live on CNBC and simultaneously streamed on the Peacock Network and the NBC Sports App.  Tickets can be purchased at http://www.hbcunyclassic.com.
 
The Albany State University Golden Rams will enter the game with a (0-2) record.  On Friday, September 1, the Golden Rams were defeated (30-7) by the Wingate Bulldogs, in Wingate, North Carolina.  On Saturday, September 9, the Golden Rams lost (21-16) to the Valdosta State Blazers, in Albany, Georgia.
 
Offensively, the Golden Rams are averaging 11.5 points and 260 yards per game.  The Golden Rams average 72.5 rushing yards and 187.5 passing yards per game. 
 
Defensively, the Golden Rams are yielding 25.5 points and 412.5 yards per game.  Golden Rams opponents are averaging 221.2 rushing yards and 191 passing yards per game.
 
The Morehouse Maroon Tigers are (0-2) on the season.  On September 3, the Maroon Tigers were defeated (45-13) by Virginia Union University, in Canton, Ohio.  Howard University defeated Morehouse (65-19) on September 9, in Washington, D.C.
 
The Maroon Tigers offense is averaging 16 points and 261.5 total yards per game while the defense is allowing 55 points and 526.5 total yards per contest. 
 
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