Southwest Airlines Official Airline of State Farm Bayou Classic

Southwest Airlines has been named the official airline of the State Farm Bayou Classic, the annual face-off between Grambling State University and Southern University.

The event, which is a showcase of the best of Black College football, will take place on November 29.

Jena Atchison, Southwest Airlines' Manager of Segment Marketing, said: "Southwest Airlines is proud of the sportsmanship demonstrated in this legendary game.

"As the top airline in the United States, we are committed to excellence and the State Farm Bayou Classic is an outstanding demonstration of high standards from the best of Black College football."

Cydni Bickerstaff, President of the Bickerstaff Group, which organizes the event, added: "[Southwest has been] instrumental to the success of the event and we appreciate all they have done to support us."

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