A. J. Calloway

The Return of the Denny's Orange Blossom Classic Presented by Ready Life Continues to Produce a Positive Impact

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Wednesday, September 7, 2022

MIAMI, Sept. 7, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Nearly 40,000 fans congregated at Hard Rock Stadium for the sophomore return of Denny's Orange Blossom Classic, Presented by Ready Life (DOBC), Sunday, September 4, 2022, for the much-anticipated rematch between HBCU powerhouses Florida A&M (FAMU) and Jackson State University (JSU).

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  • MIAMI, Sept. 7, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Nearly 40,000 fans congregated at Hard Rock Stadium for the sophomore return of Denny's Orange Blossom Classic, Presented by Ready Life (DOBC), Sunday, September 4, 2022, for the much-anticipated rematch between HBCU powerhouses Florida A&M (FAMU) and Jackson State University (JSU).
  • Notwithstanding the unique hardships both schools faced heading into the weekend, the teams arrived in South Florida with a clear focus.
  • While the players focused on the big game, the Orange Blossom Classic Committee delivered on its pillar of community impact, orchestrating a bottled water donation drive.
  • After a 43-year hiatus, The Orange Blossom Classic was re-established in 2021 with a mission to enhance the exposure of Historically Black Colleges & Universities.