First Take Set to Go Live from Magic City Classic

Every year the Alabama economy receives a huge economic boost with the Magic City Classic. This event has roots all the way back to 1945 as Alabama State University and Alabama A&M University have participated in their annual game since then.

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The Magic City Classic has a reported $25 Million impact of the state of Alabama. The impact of the Magic City Classic is set to grow this year with national attention on the horizon.

First Take has a history of visiting HBCUs or in support of HBCU week since 2019. The show has traveled to Winston-Salem State University (2023) and home to alum, Smith; and to Florida A&M with comedian Kevin Hart and movie producer Will Packer (2021).

Last year, the show visited three HBCUs: Howard University, Tennessee State University and Clark Atlanta at Morehouse College. This year, ESPN's First Take will broadcast live from the Magic City Classic on October 24th.

ESPN’s First Take airs weekdays from 10 a.m. – Noon ET on ESPN.