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First Intercollegiate Game in South Carolina
- When
- 1889
- Where
- South Carolina
Wofford defeated Furman in the first intercollegiate football game played in South Carolina, establishing a historical precedent for the state's collegiate athletics.
The match took place in 1889 during the college football season. Wofford College secured the victory over Furman University. The game featured no uniforms or positions, and rules were formulated before the event. Specific day and town details are not supported by the supplied passages.
Sources
- 1889 college football season Wikipedia, revision of 2025-11-28
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