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Event Description: SWAC Cotton Bowl Classic – Grambling State vs. Prairie View A&M
🏈 Grambling State Tigers vs. Prairie View A&M Panthers
📍 Cotton Bowl Stadium – Dallas, Texas
🗓️ Saturday, September 27, 2025
⏰ Kickoff: 6:00 p.m. CST
📺 Broadcast: SWAC TV
The annual Cotton Bowl Classic returns to Dallas for one of the most anticipated rivalries in the Southwestern Athletic Conference (SWAC), as Grambling State University takes on Prairie View A&M University under the lights of the historic Cotton Bowl.
This year’s clash carries added excitement as Grambling State enters with momentum after back-to-back wins, including a dramatic overtime victory at home. Led by quarterback C’zavian Teasett and a playmaking defense featuring Tyrell Raby, the Tigers look to extend their winning streak.
Prairie View A&M, meanwhile, comes in with high energy and determination, seeking to reclaim bragging rights in this historic rivalry. The Panthers boast an explosive offensive attack and a resilient defensive unit eager to make a statement in front of a national audience.
More than just a football game, the Cotton Bowl Classic is a celebration of HBCU culture, tradition, and excellence, highlighted by the electrifying halftime performances from the World Famed Tiger Marching Band and Prairie View’s Marching Storm.
🎟️ Tickets are available now, with thousands of fans expected to pack the Cotton Bowl for an unforgettable night of football, music, and pageantry. Don’t miss your chance to witness one of the premier matchups on the SWAC calendar!
