A historic win marked the return of football at a university. The team, competing at the Division III level, scored touchdowns on its first two possessions. A player known as a hometown athlete dove across the goal line for a touchdown, following another player's score.

The university's football program had been absent for more than 70 years. Its return brought a new chapter for the university. The team is a member of the American Southwest Conference and won its first game 33-27. Further details about the game are available from the source.