Though every school adds its own unique flavor, several key rituals define the homecoming experience:
: Often credited as the first, athletic director Chester Brewer invited alumni to return for a rivalry game against the Kansas Jayhawks after a new regulation required games to be played on campus. Homecoming - Mandato...
The Spirit of Tradition: Understanding the American Homecoming Though every school adds its own unique flavor,
: Both Baylor University and the University of Illinois also hosted similar "coming home" celebrations around 1909–1910, featuring the now-standard elements of football, parades, and reunions. Iconic Traditions featuring the now-standard elements of football