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When was the first college football game played? Who won?

Question #150504. Asked by psnz.
Last updated Jan 20 2024.
Originally posted Jan 20 2024 8:43 PM.

BigTriviaDawg

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BigTriviaDawg

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Rutgers won the first game against Princeton on November 6th, 1869! The score was 6-4. The two teams played again a week later and Princeton won that one 8-0.

The game’s rules were far different than they are today. The teams were made up of 25 players and the goal of the game was to kick the ball in the opponent’s goal. 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.

https://www.ncaa.com/news/football/article/2017-11-06/college-football-history-heres-when-1st-game-was-played

Response last updated by BigTriviaDawg on Jan 20 2024.
Jan 20 2024, 8:45 PM

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