The game's promoters had been impressed with the Bruins» late - season wins over Yale and Carlisle and with
their star halfback, Fritz Pollard, who the following year would become the first black running back to make Walter Camp's All - America team.
NC State pulled out all the stops on offense, neutralizing the Seminoles» blue - chip - laden defense by deploying all - purpose
star Jaylen Samuels on a shovel pitches, sweeps and even a
halfback pass that set the tone early on.