Also, Rutgers Played First Football Game In 1869

As every single sportscaster in the United States noted last night, Rutgers played in the first football game of all time, against Princeton in 1869. Then Rutgers disappeared and, although thousands of people attended, no one in the United States had ever heard of it until last night, when the 15th-ranked Scarlet Knights upset 3rd-ranked Louisville.

During the game’s broadcast, viewers were treated to person-on-the-street interviews asking New Yorkers if they knew Rutgers’ nickname, lists of famous Rutgers alumni — Queen Latifah! Ozzie Nelson! Janet Evanovich! — and approximately 4500 Sopranos references. By the way, did you know Rutgers played in the first football game ever?

After the game, Philadelphia-area viewers were treated to the happiest man in Philadelphia’s thoughts on the big win:

Take hope, Temple fans.