| Heart of Dallas Classic | |
|---|---|
 | |
| Stadium | Cotton Bowl |
| Location | Fair Park, Dallas, Texas |
| Operated | 2013 |
| 2013 matchup | |
| Army vs. Louisiana Tech (September 28, 2013) | |
The Heart of Dallas Classic was a planned annual college football game played on the opening weekend of the State Fair of Texas at the historic Cotton Bowl in Fair Park, Dallas, Texas. [1] [2] However, the game was not renewed beyond its initial (and only) contest.
| Date | Winning team | Losing team | Attendance | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| September 28, 2013 | Army Black Knights | 35 | Louisiana Tech Bulldogs | 16 | 31,278 [3] |
Winner listed in bold.
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