Factual error: There are Velcro straps holding the pads on the blocking sled, and there is an end zone goal post with one base. Both of these items did not exist until the late 60s.
Factual error: There is a historical problem when the Redskins are trading away their first overall pick to the Browns. In the movie, Art Modell is the one who made the trade with the Redskins. In real life though, Paul Brown, then head coach of the Browns, made the trade behind Modell's back, creating tension between them.
Factual error: The movie portrays Syracuse playing a road game at West Virginia and shows the crowd being hostile toward Ernie Davis due to his race. However, Syracuse did not play a road game against West Virginia during the season portrayed in the film.
