BIRMINGHAM, Ala. ( WBRC ) - ESPN’s First Take - featuring Stephen A. Smith and Molly Qerim - will broadcast live ahead of the 2025 Amazon Magic City Classic presented by Coca-Cola in Birmingham.

The show will broadcast live on Friday morning, October 24, 2025, as part of their HBCU tour.

The stop on the tour highlights the nation’s largest annual HBCU football game between Alabama A&M University and Alabama State University.

“The Amazon Magic City Classic presented by Coca-Cola is more than a game — it’s one of the most significant cultural and sporting events in the HBCU community,” said Perren King, Executive Director of the Magic City Classic. “Having First Take on-site is a tremendous opportunity to showcase our tradition, our fans, and the pride of Alabama A&M and Alabama State

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