Football
Shampklin Scampers for the Score
Junior running back Aaron Shampklin races past a Cornell defender for the touchdown in last Saturday’s 24-10 victory. Shampklin finished the contest with two scores and 92 yards on 18 carries, adding to his impressive season as the Crimson’s workhorse from the backfield.
Preview: ‘In Command Where You Belong,' No. 19/RV Harvard Rides Dominant Defense Into Matchup Against Lafayette
On Saturday at 1:00 p.m., the Lafayette Leopards (Lafayette 2-4, 1-1 Patriot League) will face an even more elusive opponent as they travel Harvard Stadium to face No. 19/RV Harvard (4-0, 2-0 Ivy) and its prolific rushing attack.
Shampklin Seeks Six
Junior running back Aaron Shampklin bursts through a line of Cornell defenders as he sets his sights on the goal line.
Locked and Loaded
The Harvard defensive line, led by junior Truman Jones, gears up for a confrontation with Big Red offensive line in Saturday's matchup.
Air it Out
Sophomore quarterback Charlie Dean unleashes a deep throw in the Crimson's 24-10 victory over Cornell.
No. 22 Football Cruises Past Cornell, 24-10, to Keep Perfect Record Intact
Trailing at halftime for the first time all season, the No. 22 Harvard football team’s perfect record looked like it could be in jeopardy Saturday afternoon against winless Cornell. That changed just minutes after the Crimson came out of the locker room for the second half. Harvard exploded for three second half touchdowns to coast past the Big Red, 24-10. The Crimson (4-0, 2-0 Ivy), riding high after being nationally ranked this week for the first time in five years, came alive for 14 points in the third third quarter to overcome a first half deficit and keep its perfect record alive.
Borguet Burns the Crusaders
Sophomore running back Aidan Borguet leaves a pair of Holy Cross defenders in the dust. Borguet finished last Saturday’s contest with 59 rushing yards and a touchdown.
Preview: Red-Hot Meets Big Red As No. 22 Harvard Prepares For Home Tilt Against Cornell
Last weekend, Harvard (3-0, 1-0 Ivy) chugged into Worcester on the commuter rail and, after defeating No. 24/RV Holy Cross 38-13, left on the Acela, racing towards the heart of the Ivy League regular season behind the momentum of a statement victory against a nationally ranked opponent. Cornell (0-3, 0-1 Ivy) will try to stop the newly-minted No. 22 Crimson in its tracks as the Big Red travel to Harvard Stadium in both teams’ second conference matchup of the 2021 season. The game, which will be televised on ESPN+, will take place on Oct. 9 at 1:30 p.m. ET.
Football Handles Nationally-Ranked Holy Cross 38-13 to Improve to 3-0
For the first time in the 2021 season, Harvard (3-0, 1-0 Ivy) faced a team ranked higher than it as it traveled to Worcester, Mass., to face No. 24/RV Holy Cross (3-2, 0-0 Patriot League). The Crimson stepped up to the challenge, opening the game strong and pulling away in the fourth quarter with crucial defensive stops on fourth downs to secure a 38-13 victory.
Hot Pursuit
Junior defensive lineman Jacob Sykes pursues Holy Cross sophomore quarterback Marco Siderman. For the third consecutive game, the front seven was a story for the Crimson, contributing to the Harvard defensive effort that saw three sacks, four turnovers, and only 13 points allowed.
Walking the Tight Rope
Senior wide receiver B.J. Watson navigates the sideline during Saturday's contest with Holy Cross.
Dean Goes Deep
Sophomore quarterback Charlie Dean unwinds a deep pass in Harvard football's 2021 home opener against Brown. Dean finished the game with 156 passing yards on 14 completions for the Crimson.
Stradford Stiff Arm
Junior wide receiver DeMarkes Stradford evades a pair of Brown defenders in the Crimson's September 24, 2021 win over the Ivy League rival.
Red-Hot Harvard Football Set to Take on Holy Cross This Weekend
Harvard football (2-0) has launched into a strong start this 2021 season. What are some of the key storylines to watch for as the Crimson travel to take on Holy Cross this Saturday? Griffin Wong has the latest.
It's Always Sone in Boston
Sophomore running back Sone Ntoh punches in one of his two touchdowns on the night, which would go along with 30 yards rushing on nine carries.
Dean's Dimes
Sophomore quarterback Charlie Dean drives the ball downfield on one of his 24 passing attempts. Dean would finish the night 14-24 with 156 yards, one touchdown, and no interceptions.
King of the Casteel
Sophomore quarterback Curt Casteel (#12) also entered the game, rushing once for six yards. Senior QB Jake Smith also made an appearance (#10) with two completions on three passing attempts.
Lucky Number 7
Junior kicker Jonah Lipel connects on one of his seven extra points. While Lipel did not get a chance to kick a field goal, he still did manage to tally more than a touchdown's worth of scores.
Crowd Pleaser
Crimson fans fill the stadium for the first time in 687 days (a Nov. 16, 2019 matchup against Penn).
Bye Bye Bruno
The Harvard defense prepares to leap off the line of scrimmage, keeping the intensity high and the pressure on the Bears.