First Football Field Dimensions

When UT began playing intercollegiate football in 1891, the field was 110 yards long and 160 feet wide. Scoring was touchdown, 4; after-goal kick, 2; and safety, 2.

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  • Title First Football Field Dimensions
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  • Keywords First Football Field Dimensions
  • Website Name Volopedia
  • Publisher University of Tennessee Libraries
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  • Access Date December 28, 2025
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  • Date of Last Update October 7, 2018