The Straight College Crimson Tide entered into the gridiron between 1913-1914 as competitors to other HBCUs. Jim Crow Laws mandated African American institutions could only compete against their fellows. Straight, like the multitude of African American universities, scheduled neighboring institutions for football games. Although, none compared to those against hometown rivals Xavier University Of Louisiana, and New Orleans University. Thus, creating the normalcy of Black College Football in the City of New Orleans.