Fans celebrate revived Classic with big-name pro coaches

Tennessee State quarterback Geremy Hickbottom (19) gets sacked by Jackson State during the Southern Heritage Classic NCAA college football game in Memphis, Tenn., Saturday, Sept. 11, 2021. (Patrick Lantrip/Daily Memphian via AP)

Members of the Jackson State band perform at halftime during the Southern Heritage Classic NCAA college football game against Tennessee State in Memphis, Tenn., Saturday, Sept. 11, 2021. (Patrick Lantrip/Daily Memphian via AP)

The Tennessee State band heads into the Liberty Bowl before the Southern Heritage Classic NCAA college football game against Jackson State in Memphis, Tenn., Saturday, Sept. 11, 2021. (Patrick Lantrip/Daily Memphian via AP)

Tennessee State head coach Eddie George watches from the sidelines during the Southern Heritage Classic NCAA college football game against Jackson State in Memphis, Tenn., Saturday, Sept. 11, 2021. (Patrick Lantrip/Daily Memphian via AP)

Jackson State quarterback Shedeur Sanders throws a pass against Tennessee State during the Southern Heritage Classic NCAA college football game in Memphis, Tenn., Saturday, Sept. 11, 2021. (Patrick Lantrip/Daily Memphian via AP)

Jackson State head coach Deion Sanders watches from the sidelines during the Southern Heritage Classic NCAA college football game against Tennessee State in Memphis, Tenn., Saturday, Sept. 11, 2021. (Patrick Lantrip/Daily Memphian via AP)

Members of the Tennessee State band perform at halftime of the team's Southern Heritage Classic NCAA college football game against Jackson State in Memphis, Tenn., Saturday, Sept. 11, 2021. (Patrick Lantrip/Daily Memphian via AP)

FILE - In this March 14, 2021, file photo, Jackson State football coach Deion Sanders smiles as he greets his defensive squad after they had recovered a Mississippi Valley State fumble for a touchdown during the second half of an NCAA college football game in Jackson, Miss. Sanders’ connections helped his Tigers get uniforms by Under Armour with Walmart assisting with a new turf field. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis, File)

FILE - In this April 13, 2021, file photo, New Tennessee State University NCAA college football coach Eddie George smiles during a news conference in Nashville, Tenn.. George is one of several high-profile former pro athletes to take on athletic programs at black colleges and universities at a time when the country seems more than ready. (George Walker/The Tennessean via AP, File)

Jackson State head coach Deion Sanders works with his players before the Southern Heritage Classic NCAA college football game against Tennessee State in Memphis, Tenn., Saturday, Sept. 11, 2021. (Patrick Lantrip/Daily Memphian via AP)

Jackson State cheerleader Essence Rentie gets tossed up in the air before the Southern Heritage Classic NCAA college football game against Tennessee State in Memphis, Tenn., Saturday, Sept. 11, 2021. (Patrick Lantrip/Daily Memphian via AP)

Members of the Jackson State band and dance team perform at halftime during the Southern Heritage Classic NCAA college football game against Tennessee State in Memphis, Tenn., Saturday, Sept. 11, 2021. (Patrick Lantrip/Daily Memphian via AP)

Tennessee State safety Josh Green reacts to a pass interference call during the Southern Heritage Classic NCAA college football game against Jackson State in Memphis, Tenn., Saturday, Sept. 11, 2021. (Patrick Lantri/Daily Memphian via AP)