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To understand the gravity of the current situation, it's pivotal to look back at the origins of college football. The first official game took place in 1869, between Rutgers and Princeton. Fast forward to the post-World War I era, college football had firmly established itself as a major American sport, particularly in the South and Midwest. With significant revenues and immense television ratings, it has long been a source of debate regarding amateurism and compensation for players who have generated billions for their institutions.