The University of West Alabama will face Fort Valley State University on Aug. 30 in the inaugural Week Zero Labor Day Classic at Legion Field in Birmingham.
UWA will be the second game in a two-game double header. Valdosta State will play Clark Atlanta University in the first game at 12:15 p.m. The Fort Valley State-UWA game will follow at 4:15 p.m.
Founded by Alex Stone, the Week Zero Classic is being promoted as “Birmingham’s ultimate Labor Day celebration—uniting sports, entertainment, and community,” according to a news release. The event is being presented by The Ultimate Fan.
The weekend will also include Week Zero Comedy Show featuring Bill Bellamy and Nephew Tommy; the BBQ Fest & Showdown with live cookoffs and the ultimate BBQ battle between Netflix stars Thyron Mathews and Big Papi; autograph sessions with NFL players, sports icons and celebrities; and live music.
More information and tickets are available atwww.weekzeroclassic.com. Register for BBQ Fest atwww.weekzerobbqfest.com.
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