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Today in History: Texas Football Game First to Air Nationally on Radio

11/30/2025

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On November 30, 1924, a historic college football game between the SMU Mustangs and TCU Horned Frogs marked the first national radio broadcast of a game in Texas. This event not only showcased the rivalry between the two teams but also revolutionized sports broadcasting, paving the way for future radio coverage of college athletics.

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On November 30, 1924, a historic college football game between the SMU Mustangs and TCU Horned Frogs marked the first national radio broadcast of a game in Texas. This event not only showcased the rivalry between the two teams but also revolutionized sports broadcasting, paving the way for future radio coverage of college athletics.