Grambling State University celebrates 2026 Homecoming

Grambling State University celebrated its 2026 Homecoming, an event traditionally associated with the Bayou Classic game against Southern University.

Founded in 1901 as the Colored Industrial and Agricultural School, the institution has grown from 125 students to a public university serving over 5,000 students from 41 states and 31 countries. The university has produced more than 40,000 graduates, including notable alumni such as Super Bowl MVP Doug Williams, NFL legend Willis Reed, and singer Erykah Badu.