ESPN’s morning debate show “First Take” is taking its biggest fall tour ever to historically Black colleges and universities, bringing sports talk and debate straight to campus. The tour kicks off Aug. 28 at Norfolk State University in Norfolk.

“This is an incredible opportunity for Norfolk State University to be featured on a national platform,” said Melody Webb, vice president and director of athletics for NSU. “Having ‘First Take’ on campus allows us to share our story with millions of viewers and celebrate the legacy and future of Spartan pride.” 

Norfolk State, a public HBCU founded in 1935, opens its football season against Towson University with former NFL quarterback Michael Vick making his head coaching debut. 

On Oct. 24, “First Take” heads to Birmingham, Alabama, for the Amazon Magic City Classic presented by Coca-Cola, where Alabama A&M faces Alabama State at Legion Field. The Classic is the largest annual HBCU football game in the country. 

Delaware State University, one of the nation’s oldest HBCUs, hosts the show on Oct. 29 ahead of its Oct. 30 football matchup against Norfolk State. 

Bethune-Cookman University, founded in 1904 by educator Mary McLeod Bethune, will welcome “First Take” on Nov. 20 prior to its Nov. 22 game against Florida A&M in Daytona Beach, Florida. 

“First Take” is hosted by Molly Qerim, with commentator and executive producer Stephen A. Smith. The show has a history of visiting HBCUs, including Winston-Salem State University, Florida A&M, Howard University, Tennessee State University, Clark Atlanta and Morehouse College. 

“First Take” airs weekdays from 10 a.m. to noon on ESPN.