Football
Kyle Juszczyk '13 Poses on the Field in Levi's Stadium
Kyle Juszczyk '13 poses on the field in Levi's Stadium, home of the 49ers. After becoming comfortable at Harvard and within the greater FCS level of play, Juszczyk had to adapt again to pursue his NFL aspirations, switching to the fullback position.
Kyle Juszczyk '13 Plays Fullback for the San Francisco 49ers
Kyle Juszczyk currently plays fullback for the San Francisco 49ers. Juszczyk, known as "Juice," has been selected nine times for the NFL's Pro Bowl.
Kyle Juszczyk '13 Takes the Field for the San Francisco 49ers
Kyle Juszczyk '13 takes the field for the San Francisco 49ers. While at Harvard, Juszczyk earned First Team AP All-American honors and left as the school’s all-time leader in receptions, receiving yards, and touchdown catches by a tight end.
Kyle Juszczyk '13 Plays for the San Francisco 49ers
Kyle Juszczyk '13 heads to practice for the 49ers.
Kyle Juszczyk '13 Enters a Game for the San Francisco 49ers
Kyle Juszczyk '13 takes to the field for the 49ers.
Kyle Juszczyk '13 Celebrates With Teammate Kendrick Bourne
Kyle Juszczyk '13 celebrates during a 49ers game with his teammate Kendrick Bourne.
Kyle Juszczyk '13 Has Had Successful NFL Career
Kyle Juszczyk '13 was drafted in the fourth round of the 2013 NFL Draft by the Baltimore Ravens. After his first Pro Bowl appearance, Juszczyk signed a contract with San Francisco in 2016. The Harvard graduate has played for the 49ers ever since.
Villanova Slams the Door on Harvard’s Postseason Return in 52-7 Rout
The Crimson was decimated by Villanova 52-7 in the team's first playoff appearance in 105 years.
FCS Playoffs Speech Aurich
Head Coach Andrew Aurich speaks to the team after its blowout loss against Villanova in the first round of the FCS playoffs.
Osborne Bobble
The football slips through the hands of senior tight end Ryan Osborne, setting up Villanova for some more early momentum that Harvard never reversed.
Craig Postseason
Senior quarterback Jaden Craig looks for a receiver down field. The quarterback struggled with sacks and butter-fingered receivers throughout the game,
No. 19 Harvard Set To Battle No. 6 Villanova in First Postseason Game since 1920
The Harvard Crimson will face the Villanova Wildcats in the suburbs of Philadelphia on Saturday — marking the first time Harvard has set foot on a postseason football field since its narrow 7-6 victory against the University of Oregon in the Rose Bowl on Jan. 1, 1920.
No. 10 Harvard Collapses Against No. 25 Yale 45-28, Ending Perfect Season
No. 10 Harvard (9-1, 6-1 Ivy) collapsed against No. 25 Yale (8-2, 6-1 Ivy) for the fourth straight year in a humiliating 45-28 defeat — its first loss this season and a stunning upset in a game that was ugly from the start.
Tattersall Touchown
Freshman Ryan Tattersall celebrates after catching Harvard's first touchdown pass of the game. Tattersall was a sorely-needed bright spot for Harvard.
Bascon Runs
Junior Xaviah Bascon rushes through Yale's defense. Bascon provided some of the few moments of momentum for the Harvard.
2:49 pm. — Craig Finds Blackburn for Deep Touchdown
The Crimson found the end zone via a 31-yard deep throw from Craig to Tattserall. On the ensuing two point conversion, Harvard pulled out a “Philly Philly” from its playbook to cut the lead to 45-28.
2:42 p.m. — Yale Scores, Goes Up 45-20
Reno completed a pass to Lucius Anderson, who raced into the end zone to give Yale a 45-20 lead, putting the cherry on top of its dominant performance.
2:41 p.m. — Yale Up Big Entering Final Quarter
Yale capped off the third quarter with a 61-yard completion down the field, slicing through Harvard’s thinly spread defense. Up 38-20 and deep in the Crimson’s territory, the Bulldogs are closing in on their fourth consecutive win in The Game.
2:10 p.m. — Yale Opens Second Half with Touchdown Drive
Off the backs of a busted coverage and an unstoppable barrage of Pitsenberger runs, Yale took six minutes of valuable time off the clock and barreled in another touchdown to take a 38-14 lead. Pitsenberger now has three touchdowns on the day.
2:00 p.m. — Harvard Trails Yale 31-14 at Halftime
Harvard enters the break down by a score of 31-14, thanks to a struggling offense and a defense that has let up big plays all day. Yale has managed to score on five of six drives, and it will receive the second half kickoff as the Bulldogs aim to stifle the Crimson in the second half.
1:38 p.m. — Yale Scores Again, Overpowering Harvard as Halftime Nears
As the first half drew to a close, Yale dominated the trenches yet again, taking meaningful time off the clock and punching it into the end zone to take a commanding 31-14 lead. The Bulldogs will receive the second half kick. Harvard will need to get a stop on Yale’s first drive the next half to stay within striking distance.
1:15 p.m. — Bascon, Craig Lead Touchdown Drive
With time winding down in the first half, Craig breaks tackles and sprints into the end zone for a 26-yard touchdown. The star quarterback and Bascon led a methodical drive down the field, capped off with the spark from the senior’s legs. Now, the Crimson trails 24-14 with 4:19 left in the second quarter.
12:59 p.m. — Harvard Finds its Groove on Offense
Craig lofts a 23-yard touchdown pass to Tattersall to cut Yale’s lead to 17-7.
The Game Huddle Harvard Football
The Harvard football team huddles before the coin toss of the 141st playing of The Game.