# College Football History: Don Faurot’s Split-T Revolution – The Forgotten Innovation That Changed Football Forever
Dive into one of college football’s most influential yet underappreciated chapters as we explore Don Faurot’s revolutionary split-T formation. This deep-dive into authentic college football history reveals how a humble Missouri coach created the offensive system that would evolve into everything from Oklahoma’s dominant 1950s attacks to today’s RPO offenses.
Witness rare historical footage of classic college football formations, including side-by-side comparisons of the traditional T-formation versus Faurot’s groundbreaking split-T. We feature exclusive 1950s instructional clips of legendary coach Daryl Royal explaining the tactical advantages of wider line splits and quarterback option plays that transformed college football strategy forever.
From the Depression-era struggles at Missouri to championship innovations, follow Faurot’s journey as he developed a mathematical approach to offense that influenced future college football dynasties at Oklahoma, Texas, and Nebraska. This essential college football history lesson connects the dots between Faurot’s 1940s innovation and the offensive systems dominating college football today.
Perfect for college football history buffs, tactical analysts, and fans who appreciate how yesterday’s innovations shaped today’s game. Subscribe for more in-depth college football history explorations that bring the sport’s rich tactical evolution to life.
00:00 Introduction
00:53 Don Faurot the Man Behind the System
01:45 The Development of the Split T
12:50 The Split-T Spreads Across College Football
13:57 Don Faurot’s Legacy
16:30 Footage
23:57 The Lasting Influence of the option play
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