History of the Game
No American sport has thrilled fans as long as college football. In this category, we offer a quick overview, as well as as some interesting historical exhibits, about a sport that began way back in 1869 on a field in New Jersey, and has since grown into a sporting phenomenon.
The College Football Hall of Fame
The official site of the College Football Hall of Fame in South Bend, Indiana, where the greats of the game are honored.
The official site of the College Football Hall of Fame in South Bend, Indiana, where the greats of the game are honored.
History of College Footbal
From Wikipedia, a brief history of the development of American college football.
From Wikipedia, a brief history of the development of American college football.
The First Game: Rutgers vs. Princeton
On Nov. 6, 1869, teams from Rutgers and Princeton gathered at College Field in New Brunswick, New Jersey, to play a game that probably didn't look much like modern football. But historians agree: It was the first college football game ever played.
On Nov. 6, 1869, teams from Rutgers and Princeton gathered at College Field in New Brunswick, New Jersey, to play a game that probably didn't look much like modern football. But historians agree: It was the first college football game ever played.
ESPN's Greatest College Football Players of All Time
From ESPN, a list of the 25 greatest players in college football history -- from Red Grange to Vince Young.
From ESPN, a list of the 25 greatest players in college football history -- from Red Grange to Vince Young.
Before the BCS: The Bowl Coalition
It's largely been forgotten by the college football-watching public, but before the arrival of the BCS, college football had an even less effective bowl placement system. It was called the Bowl Coalition -- and it was flawed from the start.
It's largely been forgotten by the college football-watching public, but before the arrival of the BCS, college football had an even less effective bowl placement system. It was called the Bowl Coalition -- and it was flawed from the start.