Football
With Outright Ivy Title on the Line, No. 19 Harvard Football to Face Yale in 139th Rendition of The Game
No. 19 Harvard football (8-1, 5-1) is to face famed rival Yale (4-2, 6-3) at the 139th rendition of ‘The Game’ this Saturday, Nov. 18 in the Yale Bowl. The Crimson will head to New Haven with a share of the Ivy League title after defeating Penn (6-3, 3-3) in triple overtime.
Historic Winner Murphy Aims for His 20th in The Game
Murphy is the third-longest tenured coach in Division I football, and the most successful coach in Ivy League history, with 138 conference victories and 200 overall wins in 30 seasons. At the helm for Yale isTony Reno, a former Harvard assistant from 2009 to 2011 who has led the Yale program since 2012. Reno is the fourth coach who has stood on the sideline opposite Murphy in The Game.
150 Years of Harvard Football
When thinking of classic American sports, baseball usually comes to mind. But only 10 years after professional baseball was brought to the states, before the sport of basketball was even a thought in its creators head and a year before the first indoor hockey game was played (Hockey Hall of fame), the annals of football were being written by the Harvard Football Club.
The Harvard Foot Ball Club
A portrait of the Harvard "Foot Ball" team from its game against Yale on Nov. 24, 1894.
A Guide to Football and Storied Traditions of Harvard-Yale
The Crimson breaks down football and the history of traditions in Harvard-Yale, giving you all the information you need to know to understand The Game.
Playing The Big Game
The Harvard and Yale football teams compete in the 138th playing of The Game on Nov. 19, 2022 in historic Harvard Stadium.
Whistle Blower
The Harvard offensive line waits for the whistle blow in the annual Harvard-Yale game on Nov. 19, 2022. The Bulldogs beat the Crimson in a tight 19-14 affair.
Harverd Dropout
Harvard students hold signs and cheer on the university football team in last year's rendition of The Game in historic Harvard Stadium on Nov. 19, 2022.
Not in My House
The Harvard defense attempts to stop the Quakers' offense on Nov. 11, when the Crimson took down the Philadelphia school for a share of the Ivy League title.
High High Hopes
Members of the Crimson lock their eyes on the field in Harvard's triple-overtime defeat of Penn on Nov. 11, 2023.
Locked and Loaded
Murphy interviews with ESPN following Harvard's 48-7 win over Howard on Oct. 14, 2023. The head coach is the most successful coach in Ivy League history, with 138 conference victories and 200 overall wins in 30 seasons.
Murphy's Law
Harvard football head coach Tim Murphy locks his eyes on the field during the Crimson's only loss of its 2023 season so far at Princeton on Oct. 21.
Star Sophomore Wide Receiver Cooper Barkate and His Teammates Look to Claim Sole Ivy Title in 139th Matchup of The Game
The Harvard football team has had a record-breaking 150th season. 8-1 in overall play and with over 900 victories in program history, the Crimson heads into the historic Harvard-Yale weekend seeking the outright Ivy League Championship. A notable player amidst this historic season has been none other than sophomore wide receiver Cooper Barkate.
Reach for the Stars
The wide receiver jumps up for a catch in Harvard's season opener against St. Thomas University back on Sept. 16, 2023, where the Crimson won 45-13.
The Harvard Coop-er
Sophomore wide receiver Cooper Barkate looks to make his move up the field in the Crimson's decisive defeat of Penn on Nov. 11, 2023, which granted Harvard a share of the Ivy League title.
No. 19 Harvard Defeats Penn in Triple Overtime to Clinch Share of 2023 Ivy League Title
No. 19 Harvard football (8-1, 5-1) hosted Penn (6-3, 3-3) at home for a dramatic competition between two contenders for the 2023 Ivy League Championship. The Senior Day competition proved to be a close one through and through, with both the Crimson and the Quakers keeping a close score throughout the game. After three overtimes, Harvard was able to clinch at least a share of the Ivy League title with a score of 25-23.
The Cambridge Special
Sophomore quarterback Jaden Craig reels in the game-winning two-point conversion against Penn on Saturday, which secured a share of the Ivy League title for Harvard.
Back on Top of the Mountain
Harvard football head coach Tim Murphy celebrates with his players after his team's victory over Penn, which secured a share of the Ivy League title for the Crimson.
No. 19 Harvard Beats Columbia 38-24 to Win 900th game in Program History
No. 19 Harvard Football (7-1, 4-1) traveled to New York to take on Ivy League competitor Columbia (2-6, 0-5) and came out victorious. The Crimson defeated the Lions 38-24 to give the Harvard football program a 900th game win in its history.