What Year Did "Modern" College Football Start?

College football is in a state of change right now with the influx of the transfer portal and NIL laws being enacted. Change has always been a part of college football, however, and that's what has allowed it to stay so modern and up to date.

But what constitutes the beginning of modern college football? What year did modern college football begin and why?

In this episode of the Buckeye Weekly Podcast, Tom Orr and Tony Gerdeman discuss that question and go over a bunch of possible answers over the years. They eventually come to a conclusion, but it may not be one you agree with.