2024 Harvard Yale
Police Investigating After Lil Xan Kicks Harvard Student at Royale Pregame
Nicholas Diego Leanos, a rapper known as “Lil Xan,” repeatedly struck and kicked a Harvard College sophomore in the face during the Harvard-Yale pregame at the Royale nightclub on Nov. 23, prompting the Boston Police Department to investigate an alleged aggravated assault.
As Students Denied Refunds, Blame Game Begins Over Harvard-Yale Pregame Debacle
The company in charge of ticketing for a mismanaged Harvard-Yale pregame at a Boston nightclub said it would not reimburse most students for their tickets, as the promoter and the venue blamed each other for the botched event.
At Harvard-Yale Spirit Events, Students Face Long Lines and Chaotic Merch Grabs
Students expressed disappointment with the long lines and inability to get free merchandise at spirit events hosted by the College in the week leading up to the 140th Harvard-Yale Game.
Harvard Biology Lecturer Andrew Berry Sends Up Yale at Annual Bulldog Roast
At his annual ‘Bulldog Roast’ on Thursday before the 140th Harvard-Yale game, Harvard Organismic and Evolutionary Biology lecturer Andrew J. Berry poked fun at Yale University’s alumni, mascot, and residential life.
In Photos: The 140th Playing of The Game
The 140th annual game between the Harvard Crimson and the Yale Bulldogs returned to Harvard Stadium on Saturday. The Bulldogs emerged victorious with a final score of 34-29, robbing the Crimson of its opportunity to win the Ivy League Title outright. With the loss, Harvard settled for a three-way tie, sharing the Ivy title with the Dartmouth Big Green and the Columbia Lions.
Final Clubs Host Unofficial Harvard-Yale Tailgate Before HUPD Sweep
Hundreds of students flocked to an unofficial tailgate hosted by Harvard final clubs ahead of The Game on Saturday morning, where attendees danced to music, gleefully passed around Jell-O shots, and ignored the cold rainy weather.
Harvard Quarterback Jaden Craig to Start Against Yale
Harvard’s star quarterback Jaden Craig will start on Saturday against Yale, returning to play just one week after he left the field on a stretcher after taking a scary hit against the University of Pennsylvania Quakers, according to two people familiar with the situation.
Pro-Palestine Protesters Heckle Harvard Donors Attending Annual Dinner With Garber
Roughly 30 pro-Palestine protesters called the University to divest from war crimes and heckled Harvard donors as they made their way into Widener Library for a dinner to celebrate the school’s top donors.
DePrima, Craig, and Jordan: The Signal Callers Who Will Change The Game
DePrima rose to the occasion against the Quakers, leading the Crimson to a come from behind victory. But on Saturday, the level of attention will be magnified, as the Crimson takes on Yale’s quarterback Grant Jordan and the rest of the Bulldogs.
Letter From the Editors
The Game is what every Harvard student lives and breathes for. The days leading up to the weekend are infused with a sense of urgency, anticipation, and an air of gravitas, coming from the nearly 150 years of competition that have preceded this very moment.
Before You Go: A Guide to Harvard-Yale Once ‘The Game’ is Over
Well, you’ve gotten to the end of another Harvard-Yale. Congratulations on watching four quarters of amazing football. For the rest of the day, however you're choosing to approach it, we've got you covered.
The Games That Weren’t: 9 Canceled Harvard-Yales
Crimson supporters will soon fill Harvard Square, looking forward to partaking in the storied traditions of The Game which current students can count on as a constant --- or so they might think. In the 149 years that Harvard has struck out to solidify its superiority over Yale, there have been nine fateful years in which the Harvard faithful have been denied their revelry.
Hallmark History: A Look at 149 Years of The Game
When one thinks of a football rivalry, what might immediately come to mind are the dramatic showdowns between top SEC schools like Alabama and Auburn. But, the precedent for those games actually stems back to the oldest football rivalry in the United States. Developed as a sport amongst the Ancient Eight universities scattered along the Eastern seaboard, the storied history of the Harvard-Yale football series dates back over 150 years and is the second-oldest and third most-played football showdown in collegiate history.
Does Your Blood Run Blue or Crimson?
For those with ties to the Ancient Eight, the Harvard-Yale rivalry runs deep. The oldest football rivalry in the nation, it is divisive, and it bubbles over once a year on the Saturday before Thanksgiving. What complicates the cheering section at The Game even more, though, and pushes its fans to sit along the 50-yard line, is that many fans find themselves secretly cheering for both benches.
The Inside Story: Harvard Crimson Beat Reporters Look Back on The Game
Here we present the stories of four of our own alumni at The Crimson who pioneered the paper’s sports section. Looking back to their experience celebrating winning Harvard football teams and covering losing teams with sympathy and candor, these four reporters share why they eagerly await The Game year after year.
Simply Put, Harvard’s About to Get Owned
Yale's roast of Harvard in The Harvard Crimson's annual dueling column with the Yale Daily News.
They’re (B)eating the Dogs
Harvard's roast of Yale in The Harvard Crimson's annual dueling column with the Yale Daily News.
Old (Bull)dog, New Tricks: Bringing Harvard-Yale Traditions Into the Present
What keeps Harvard grads coming back to Cambridge the Saturday before Thanksgiving year over year? Some might argue that it’s to catch a glimpse of the last bit of fall foliage still clinging to the branches along the Charles River. But more than the stunning New England landscape, fans come to watch the Crimson take down its biggest foe — the Elis of Yale — as part of a storied, nearly-150-year-old rivalry.
The 10 Best Harvard-Yale Games Over 149 Years
Harvard-Yale has brought football fans countless classics over the years. Which contests stand out from the bunch? Our definitive rankings of the ten best games.
A Brief Guide to Football
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.
The Crimson vs. The Bulldogs, Position by Position
As 30,000 students, alumni, and fans pour into Harvard Stadium on Saturday, one thing will be on everyone’s mind: victory. While the two Ivy League powerhouses usually play a gritty, close game, which team has the edge on paper?
The Game: Harvard Yale 2024
Harvard will face off against Yale for the 140th playing of The Game on Nov. 23, the latest matchup in one of the oldest collegiate sports rivalries. From a beginner’s football guide to a deep dive into certain fans’ divided allegiances on Saturday, The Crimson’s Harvard-Yale package has you covered.
Khurana Says Students Who Resell Harvard-Yale Tickets Must Live With Their Decisions
Dean of the College Rakesh Khurana declined to directly comment on whether students who sell their Harvard-Yale tickets will be referred for disciplinary action during a Thursday interview with The Crimson.
Deconstructing Harvard-Yale: What Wins the Game?
In what will be the most electric and heated atmosphere of the Ivy League football season, the 140th playing of the Harvard-Yale game deserves a magnifying glass to untangle the recent history of the storied rivalry. What does it actually take to win?
From Tradition to Triumph: The Unique Magic of Harvard-Yale, in Alumni’s Words
For over a century, the Harvard-Yale rivalry has been a cornerstone of college football history, captivating students, alumni, and fans alike. For the Ivy League, The Game marks the only time that Harvard Stadium and the Yale Bowl are completely filled with cheering, raucous fans.