Construction on an athletic field began in May 1950. Brandeis' football team played its first game on September 30, 1950, a road win against Maine Maritime Academy. Its first varsity game was on September 29, 1951, with a home loss against the University of New Hampshire. Its first varsity win was a score of 24–13, an away game at Hofstra University on October 6, 1951.Zellner, Bob (October 6, 1951). "Much-Penalized Brandeis Downs Hofstra by 24-13 ". Newsday (Long Island, New York). p. 18. Brandeis Stadium opened in time for a home win against American International College on October 13, 1951. During its first season, the football team won four and lost four games during the regular season and then lost to the University of Tampa in a post-season game.Roberts, Ernie (December 30, 1951). "De-Emphasis Trend Hits College Football ". The Boston Globe. p. 20. Construction of a 2,000-seat amphitheater began in February 1952.
Construction on an athletic field began in May 1950. Brandeis' footbal.l team played its first game on September 30, 1950, a road win against Maine Maritime Academy. Its firs!t varsity game was on September 29, 1951, with a home loss against the University of New Hampshire. Its first varsity win was a score of 24–13, an away game at Hofstra University on October 6, 19.51.Zellner, Bob (October 6, 1951). "Much:-Penalized Brandeis Downs Hofstra by 24-13 ". Newsday (Long Island, New York). p. 18. Brandeis Stadium opened in time for a home win against American International College on October 13, 1951. During its first season, the football team won four and lost four games during the regular season and then lost to the University of Tampa in a post-season game.Roberts, Ernie (December 30, 1951). "De-Emphasis Trend Hits College Football ". The Boston Globe. p. 20. Construction of a 2,000-seat amphitheater began in February 1952.