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Just about 155 years ago, the first-ever college football game was played.
As hard as it is to believe that college football turned 155 years old on Nov. 6, the sport that dominates our Saturdays started between two East Coast colleges in New Brunswick, New Jersey.
The NCAA has a brief history of what happened during that fateful game on its website, and we’ve gone through some of the most fascinating details for you to peruse.
Who exactly played, how the score worked, how many fans showed up and how the game of football functioned back then all make up for a really interesting dive into the past.
The two opponents were Rutgers and New Jersey
Oct 19, 2024; Piscataway, New Jersey, USA; Rutgers Scarlet Knights running back Kyle Monangai (5) carries the ball against the UCLA Bruins during the second half at SHI Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Vincent Carchietta-Imagn Images ORG XMIT: IMAGN-883252 ORIG FILE ID: 20241019_vtc_cb6_11137.JPG
If you’re wondering if New Jersey has a football team, that program now goes by Princeton.
The game of football was not the same as it is now
Oct 12, 2024; Piscataway, New Jersey, USA; Rutgers Scarlet Knights quarterback Athan Kaliakmanis (16) carries the ball against the Wisconsin Badgers pursues during the second half at SHI Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Vincent Carchietta-Imagn Images
“The teams were made up of 25 players and the goal of the game was to kick the ball in the opponent’s goal,” according to the NCAA’s Sam Richmond. “Aside from kicking, players were allowed to bat the ball with their hands, feet, heads and sides. Carrying or throwing the ball was not permitted.”
There were only about 100 people in attendance
Sep 8, 2018; College Station, TX, USA; A general view of the Texas A&M Aggies crowd as Clemson Tigers quarterback Kelly Bryant (2) sets up a play during the first quarter at Kyle Field. Mandatory…
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Author : FTW Outdoors
Publish date : 2024-11-09 13:30:00
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