It’s the Saturday before Thanksgiving, which means it’s time for The Game.

Crowds descend upon the Soldiers Field Athletics Complex, decked out in Crimson and Yale Blue, heading to various tailgates before kickoff.
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As the 12:30 kick-off time approaches, fans file into the Stadium.
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Catherine Gooding, a Wellesley student, and Nicolas T Campos '18 perform in the Harvard University Band ahead of kickoff.
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The opposing teams mill on the field.
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By Thomas W. Franck

Harvard and Yale face each other for the 133rd playing of the game.
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As the game begins, the student sections fill up quickly.
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By Megan M. Ross

Brandon L. Snyder '18 cheers on Harvard during the game's first half.
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Of course, not every fan in the stands is as engaged in the game play as others - many took the opportunity to pose for photos with friends.
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Schuyler M. Bailar '19 takes a selfie of himself and friends in the student section.
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By Thomas W. Franck

Running back Charlie C. Booker '19 breaks a scoreless tie with a 27-yard touchdown in the first half.
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Cheerleader Camille N'Diaye-Muller '18 waves the Harvard flag.
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By Megan M. Ross

By Megan M. Ross

view from the top of Harvard Stadium during half-time.
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The Yale Bulldog stokes the crowd's enthusiasm from the sidelines.
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Taylor J. Krivanek '18, Saige A.Daniel '18 and Samantha E. Hurtado '18 react to a Yale touchdown.
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Rosa L. Bonilla '17 watches the Game intently.
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Ryan T. Halvorson '17 celebrates Harvard’s second touchdown of the game.
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Tight end Daniel Werner '19 celebrates the extra point following Harvard’s second touchdown of the day.
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During the third quarter of the Game, per tradition, students from Yale's Saybrook College stripped down to moon the crowd. This prompted reactions from the Harvard side ranging from shock to disgust to amusement.
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Nicolas P. Ontiveros '18, Alec K. Reed '18, Alexander R. Munoz '18 and Robert F. Gordan '18 react to the 'Saybrook Strip' from across in the Harvard student section.
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Afterthe incident escalated to full-frontal nudity, Harvard University Police Department officers intervened. Harvard students could be heard chanting in support of HUPD as twelve Yale students were escorted from the stadium.
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Photo: Megan M. Ross

With the 'Saybrook Strip' under control, play resumed.
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Yale freshman wide receiver Reed Klubnik celebrates what would go on to be the Bulldogs’ game-winning touchdown.
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As the game draws closer to a close with Yale in the lead, their fans become increasingly excited at the possibility the school's first win in 10 years.
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Some Yalies ready themselves to jump onto and storm the field at the end of the game.

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By Megan M. Ross

Meanwhile, Harvard students' moods sour as a loss becomes increasingly likely.
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Photo: Megan M. Ross

The Yale sideline celebrates its defense forcing an incomplete pass late in the fourth quarter, bringing the Bulldogs even closer to victory.
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By Ryosuke Takashima

The Game ends in a 21-14 victory to Yale, breaking Harvard's nine-year streak and preventing them from winning a share in the Ivy League Championship this year.
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