The ULM football team plays its biggest game of the season this weekend.

This game is not a conference game, nor does it come with a trophy, but its winner gets bragging rights.

ULM hosts Grambling State on Sept. 10 in an event known in Northeast Louisiana as the “I-20 Classic.”

The event was last held in 2007 and over 30,000 fans attended the game, which set the record for the higheest crowd attendance in ULM school history.

The football team has an opportunity to start more traditions at ULM with a win against Grambling. This win will give the ULM community pride. No longer will it be about “Tech” or “Gram.” Warhawk pride will stand bold.

The new high-definition video board and seat-back chairs definitely adds to the fans’ experience.

On the field, the quarterbacks will go head-to-head, as ULM’s Kolton Browning and Grambling’s D.J. Williams prepared all summer for this game. Both quarterbacks are surprise stand-outs in their respected programs.

Browning tried to lead the Warhawks to an above .500 season in his first year at start, falling short in the season finale.

Williams, the son of Grambling’s head coach Doug Williams, earned a starting job this summer over sophomore quarterback Frank Rivers.

The tension on the field will bleed into the stands as fans will proudly represent their pride.

Professors, students, parents and children support their programs, schools and culture.

The “Boolah, Boolah” chants will fill the air, hoping to drown out Grambling’s band.

ULM English instructor Vanelise Rivera said, “ULM definitely has great college spirit. It’s always a great pre-game. I think we have a great athletic community here.”

The football team was unable to comment on the game as they prepared for its season-opener at Florida State.

Kickoff against Grambling begins at 6:00 pm.