HOUSTON – Steve Wyche, NFL Network’s Chief National Reporter, announced on social media that he will be joining the 2025 HBCU GO Kickoff Show on Saturday, Aug. 23. The broadcast will air at 11:00 AM CT/12:00 PM ET on HBCU GO.
Wyche, who was a regular guest towards the end of last season, will partner with co-hosts Tolly Carr and Nicole Hutchinson on the first show.
🚨BREAKING 🚨 I will be joining the great https://t.co/x8V7aGldhx team for its Kickoff Show Saturday. In an incredible interview, Broncos Coach Sean Payton shares an exclusive story about his use of an offensive package from a legendary HBCU offense. Plus, I talk with Ravens OL… https://t.co/4H0j9N5bDI
— Steve Wyche (@wyche89) August 19, 2025
All of the seasoned broadcasters are HBCU alums; Wyche and Hutchinson hail from Howard University, and Carr graduated from Winston-Salem University.
The 2025 football season will be officially broadcast on HBCU GO, featuring the first two games:
Hampton will face Jackson State, and Fayetteville State will compete against Benedict College
The HBCU GO Kickoff Show is likely to be held at Jackson State, where the reigning national champion Tigers will host the Pirates.
Aug 18, 2025; Landover, Maryland, USA; Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver Mitchell Tinsley (82) catches a touchdown pass as Washington Commanders cornerback Bobby Price (37) defends during the second quarter at Northwest Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-Imagn Images / Geoff Burke-Imagn Images
The Cincinnati Bengals versus Washington Commanders Monday Night Football match had five former HBCU players on the field for the home team:
RB Jacory Croskey-Merritt (Alabama State/Arizona)DB Robert McDaniel (Jackson State)CB Bobby Price (Norfolk State)CB Antonio Hamilton Sr. (South Carolina State)OL Trent Scott (Grambling State)
S Robert McDaniel, Washington Commanders / ESPN
Jackson State’s Robert McDaniel nearly comes down with an interception for Washington. @DaOfficialRob @ladylib1922 @hbculegends pic.twitter.com/F2hygvsJGs
— Kyle T. Mosley (@ktmoze) August 19, 2025
HBCU GO and TheGrio Channel have announced the 2025 HBCU GO Football Schedule, featuring 26 HBCU football games to be broadcast this fall by the Allen Media Group (AMG) networks.
The season will kick off at Jackson State as the 2024 HBCU Champions welcome the Hampton Pirates to Veterans Memorial Stadium in Jackson, Mississippi.
Later that afternoon, Benedict will host Fayetteville State in a CIAA vs. SIAC battle.
There is an exciting lineup of contests scheduled, featuring classics, homecomings, and conference rivalries that will delight black college football fans from the SWAC, MEAC, CIAA, and SIAC this season.
HBCU GO made it a priority to broadcast more HBCU football classics this season for fans.
LOUIS CREWS CLASSIC: Alcorn State vs Alabama A&M, Sept. 6HBCU NY CLASSIC: Morehouse College vs Howard University, Sept. 13TRUTH AND SERVICE CLASSIC: Hampton University vs. Howard University, Sept. 20SOUTHERN HERITAGE CLASSIC: Alcorn State vs. Arkansas-Pine Bluff, Sept. 27GULF COAST CHALLENGE: Alabama A&M vs Jackson State, Oct. 4HBCU LAS VEGAS CLASSIC: Grambling State vs. Jackson State, Oct. 25
The Jackson State Tigers will have the most broadcasts, with four appearances, while Alabama A&M, Alcorn State, and UAPB will each have three games televised on HBCU GO and The Grio Channel.
Jackson State will host three home games, while Alcorn State, Alabama A&M, Florida A&M, Virginia State, and UAPB will each host two home games.
Hampton University vs Jackson State
• Date: Aug. 30
• Time: 3:00 PM
• City: Jackson, MS
• Game profile: A rare matchup between CAA and SWAC football teams. Hampton leads the all-time series, 3-0.
Alcorn State vs Alabama A&M (LOUIS CREWS CLASSIC)
• Date: Sept. 6
• Time: 7:00 PM
• City: Huntsville, AL
HBCU NY Classic / HBCU NY Classic and HBCU GO
Morehouse College vs Howard University (HBCU NY CLASSIC)
• Date: Sept. 13
• Time: 1:00 PM
• City: East Rutherford, NJ
Edward Waters vs Bethune-Cookman
• Date: Sept. 20
• Time: 3:00 PM
• City: Daytona Beach, FL
Alabama State vs Florida A&M
• Date: Sept. 27
• Time: 3:00 PM
• City: Tallahassee, FL
Gulf Coast Challenge / HBCU GO
Alabama A&M vs Jackson State (GULF COAST CHALLENGE)
• Date: Oct. 4
• Time: 5:00 PM
• City: Mobile, AL
North Carolina Central vs Florida A&M
• Date: Oct. 11
• Time: 3:00 PM
• City: Tallahassee, FL
Prairie View A&M vs Southern University (Homecoming)
• Date: Oct. 18
• Time: 5:00 PM
• City: Baton Rouge, LA
HBCU Las Vegas Classic / HBCU GO
Jackson State vs Grambling State (HBCU LAS VEGAS CLASSIC)
• Date: Oct. 25
• Time: 6:00 PM
• City: Las Vegas, NV
Alcorn State vs Texas Southern
• Date: Nov. 1
• Time: 3:00 PM
• City: Houston, TX
Florida A&M vs Arkansas-Pine Bluff
• Date: Nov. 8
• Time: 3:00 PM
• City: Pine Bluff, AR
CIAA Championship (TBD vs TBD)
• Date: Nov. 15
• Time: 3:00 PM
• City: Durham, NC
Alabama A&M vs Texas Southern
• Date: Nov. 22
• Time: 3:00 PM
• City: Houston, TX
Prairie View A&M vs. Southern (Oct. 18) – SWAC West ImplicationsJackson State vs. Grambling State (Oct. 25) – The inaugural HBCU Las Vegas Classic is expected to draw great for attendance and viewership.Alcorn State vs. Alabama A&M (Sept. 6) – SWAC Conference ClashNorth Carolina Central vs. Florida A&M (Oct. 11) – A GOOD GAME BREWING!Alabama A&M vs. Texas Southern – Sam Shade’s first matchup versus Cris Dishman; Could both need this game for SWAC division hopes on the line?
Also, watch the Alabama State vs. Florida A&M contest, which is significant for the SWAC East.
2025 HBCU GO FOOTBALL SCHEDULE / HBCU GO
Fayetteville State vs Benedict College
• Date: Aug. 30
• Time: 5:00 PM
• City: Columbia, SC
Central State vs Tuskegee University
• Date: Sept. 6
• Time: 7:00 PM
• City: Tuskegee, AL
Miles College vs Alabama State
• Date: Sept. 13
• Time: 5:00 PM
• City: Montgomery, AL
Hampton University vs Howard University (Truth and Service Classic)
• Date: Sept. 20
• Time: 4:00 PM
• City: Washington, DC
Alcorn State vs Arkansas-Pine Bluff (Southern Heritage Classic)
• Date: Sept. 27
• Time: 7:00 PM
• City: Memphis, TN
Central State vs Fort Valley State (Homecoming)
• Date: Oct. 4
• Time: 1:00 PM
• City: Fort Valley, GA
Virginia State vs Bowie State
• Date: Oct. 11
• Time: 1:00 PM
• City: Bowie, MD
Tuskegee University vs Albany State (Homecoming)
• Date: Oct. 18
• Time: 1:00 PM
• City: Albany, GA
Edward Waters vs Clark Atlanta (Homecoming)
• Date: Oct. 25
• Time: 1:00 PM
• City: Atlanta, GA
Johnson C. Smith vs Fayetteville State
• Date: Nov. 1
• Time: 1:00 PM
• City: Fayetteville, NC
Virginia State vs Virginia Union
• Date: Nov. 8
• Time: 1:00 PM
• City: Richmond, VA
Bethune-Cookman vs Jackson State
• Date: Nov. 15
• Time: 1:00 PM
• City: Jackson, MS
Arkansas-Pine Bluff vs Alabama State
• Date: Nov. 22
• Time: 1:00 PM
• City: Montgomery, AL
Virginia State vs. Virginia Union (Nov. 8) – CIAA Title and Playoff ImplicationsHampton vs. Howard (Sept. 20) – Truth and Service Classic at Audi Field. The Battle for the Real H.U!!!Bethune-Cookman vs. Jackson State (Nov. 15) – A SWAC East battle worth watching.Edward Waters vs. Clark Atlanta (Homecoming – Oct. 25) – Two up-and-coming football programs in the SIAC.  Johnson C. Smith vs. Fayetteville State (Nov. 1) – A CONTENTIOUS RIVALRY BREWING
Games can be watched on hbcugo.tv or TheGrio cable network with live football, replays, and on-demand selections.