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The Fountain City Classic (FCC) is an annual American football game featuring Fort Valley State University (Wildcats) and Albany State University (Golden Rams), two historically black universities (HBCU). The annual game is played at A.J. McClung Memorial Stadium in Columbus, Georgia. The FCC rivalry between the Golden Rams and the Wildcats began in 1945 and relocated to the city of Columbus and became officially known as the Fountain City Classic.

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Golden Rams

Albany State University
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Blue football helmet with yellow "Wildcats" logo.

Wildcats

Fort Valley State University
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Wildcats

Fort Valley State University
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Silver football helmet with a yellow ram logo and blue facemask.

Golden Rams

Albany State University
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Thank you for your consideration to join us for our 35th Annual Fountain City Classic. 

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