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Nov 12, 2009 Rating 1880 by: Tex Noel John... Thank you for your question. The 1880 season was the first time 11 players made-up a college football team. FYI: Here's additional seasons when a set number of players were used: 1869--25 player per side 1873--20 players per side 1876--15 players per side Should you have an interest in learning more about the unique and interesting history of college football, a free subscription to The College Football Historian newsletter is what you are looking for. Please go to this page and sign-up: College Football Association.

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