Where to watch Grambling vs. Prairie View: Channel, time, TV schedule, live stream for State Fair Classic 2026

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>It's opening weekend at the State Fair of Texas, which means it's time for Grambling and Prairie View to face off in Dallas.

>The State Fair Classic dates to 1925 and the Tigers and Panthers have met at the Cotton Bowl every season since 1992. While Grambling long held the upper hand in the series, Prairie View has won seven of the last eight matchups.

>The Panthers are off to a 1-3 start against a tough schedule, with losses to Baylor and a pair of top-10 FCS teams in Tarleton State and Stephen F. Austin. Their lone victory, a blowout of Texas Southern, saw Tevin Carter throw four touchdown passes and rush for another score, and they'll be hoping for something more along those lines Saturday.

>Grambling is two weeks removed from an ugly loss at TCU on the heels of comfortable home wins against Clark Atlanta and Central State. Their balanced offense has generated 201.3 yards per game on the ground and 245.7 through the air, presenting plenty of problems for Prairie View to manage.

>It should be a good one in Dallas. Here's all you need to know to watch Saturday's matchup.

Where to watch Grambling vs. Prairie ViewTV channel: None • >Live stream:ESPN appThe State Fair Classic won't be broadcast on traditional television but can be streamed live on the ESPN app, with James Westling and Jay Walker on the call.

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What time is Grambling vs. Prairie View today? Date: Saturday, Sept. 12 • >Time: 7 p.m. ET | 6 p.m. CTGrambling vs. Prairie View is set to kick off Saturday at 7 p.m. ET. The game will be played at the Cotton Bowl in Dallas.

Grambling football schedule 2026Here are the Tigers' upcoming games:

DateGameTime (ET)Oct. 3vs. Alcorn State3 p.m.Oct. 10vs. Jackson State5 p.m.Oct. 17at Alabama A&M3 p.m.Oct. 31at Texas Southern8:30 p.m.Nov. 7vs. Arkansas-Pine Bluff3 p.m.Prairie View football schedule 2026Here are the Panthers' upcoming games:

DateGameTime (ET)Oct. 3at Mississippi Valley State3 p.m.Oct. 10vs. Southern3 p.m.Oct. 17vs. Alcorn State3 p.m.Oct. 24at East Texas A&M7 p.m.Nov. 7vs. Alabama A&M3 p.m.Related LinksLatest college football news • >Preseason rankings, bowl projections and more • >College football schedule, scores • >How to bet on college football