[3] It is widely considered, although contested, to be the first college football homecoming game ever played.

[1][4][5][6] The Missouri Tigers, under coach Chester Brewer entered the game with a record of 2 wins, 4 losses, and 1 tie.

[2] The Kansas Jayhawks, led by Ralph W. Sherwin brought a record of 4 wins, 2 losses, and 1 tie.

[8] More than 1,000 people gathered in downtown Lawrence, Kansas to watch a mechanical reproduction of the game while it was being played.

A Western Union telegraph wire was set up direct from Columbia, with information "broadcast" to Lawrence.