Football
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.
Breaking the Plane
First-year running back Xaviah Bascon dives for the end zone on the road against Columbia on November 4.
No. 23 Harvard Football Defeats Dartmouth at Home 17-9, Improves to 6-1
The No. 23 Harvard football team (6-1, 3-1) pulled out another Ivy win against Dartmouth (3-4, 2-2) this past Saturday at Harvard Stadium. With the win, the Crimson advanced to 6-1, its best seven-game record since 2016. Harvard also improved its Ivy League record for the year, going 3-2 for the second-straight season and only the second time since 2016.
Water Break
Harvard defensive line gathers on the sideline in its game against Dartmouth last Saturday. For the first time since 2021, the defense didn't allow a single touchdown for the entire game.
Into the Woods
Junior wide receiver Scott Woods II drives the ball up the field. Harvard improved its record to 6-1, its best seven-game start since 2016.
No. 23 Harvard Falls to Princeton for First Loss of 2023
The No. 23 Harvard football team (5-1) (2-1) suffered its first loss of the 2023 season against the Princeton Tigers (3-3) (2-1) on Saturday by a score of 21-14, dropping their record to 5-1 and 2-1 in Ivy League play. The Crimson was formerly ranked 18th in the FCS before facing the Tigers.
Oder the Defense
Senior wide receiver Kaedyn Odermann reels in a pass against Princeton on October 21, 2023.
The Great Escape
Junior quarterback Charles Deprima looks to escape the Princeton defense on October 21, 2023.
No. 17/18 Harvard Football Looks to Stay Unbeaten Against Princeton
No. 17/18 Harvard (5-0) (2-0) is primed to face off against Ivy League rival Princeton (2-3) (1-1) this Saturday at 1 p.m. ET. The Crimson enter this game as one of two undefeated teams in the FCS (No. 1 South Dakota State), and are looking to go 6-0 for the first time since 2015. With a win this weekend, head coach Tim Murphy would be in sole possession of the most Ivy league wins as a head coach. Murphy is currently tied for the lead with Yale’s Carm Cozza at 135.
Breaking Free
Junior running back Malik Frederick breaks free from the Howard defense on October 14, 2023.
Record Breaker?
Harvard football head coach Tim Murphy speaks with ESPN during Harvard's game against Howard on October 14, 2023. Murphy can set the Ivy League's all-time wins record for coaches with a victory tomorrow against Princeton.
No. 17 Harvard Football Defeats Howard at Home, Improves to 5-0 to Continue Undefeated Season
The Harvard football team (5-0, 2-0) hosted Howard (2-4) at home, dominating against the Bison and defeating them 48-7. With the win, the Crimson improved its winning streak to 5-0 for the first time since 2021, as well as improving to 3-0 against Howard.
Downton Abbey
Sophomore running back Isaiah Abbey makes a run for one of his three total touchdowns of the game.
Howard You Doing?
Harvard's defense lines up against Howard's offense at the Crimson's Oct. 14 game in Harvard Stadium. The Crimson defeated the Bison by a decisive 48-7 score.
On Four-Game Winning Streak, No. 18/19 Harvard Football Primed for Showdown with Howard
No. 18/19 Harvard — one of two remaining undefeated FCS teams (No. 1 South Dakota State) — will round out its non-conference play for the 2023 season this Saturday against the Howard Bison. Last week, the Crimson took down Ivy League rival Cornell by a final score of 41-23. Harvard enters the game 4-0, and looks to improve to 5-0 for the first time since 2021.
Light a Fire Under It
Junior quarterback Charles DePrima makes a run for the ball in Harvard's game against Cornell last Friday. In the FCS, he takes first in rush yards per carry (9.22) and points responsible per game (21.5).
Here We Go Boys
The Crimson offense lines up for a play against the Big Red last Friday, Oct. 6. Harvard beat its Ivy League counterpart in a 41-23 showdown.
A Crimson Hot Streak: No. 18 Harvard Football Defeats Cornell, 41-23, Increases Record to 4-0
The No. 18 Harvard football team has been on the rise in rankings since its first competition against St. Thomas. In its second Ivy League game of the season, the Crimson (4-0,2-0) have defeated Cornell (2-2,1-1) 41-23, continuing to hold onto the title of the only unbeaten Division I football program in New England.
Hold the Line
The Crimson defensive line battles to keep the Big Red behind the goal. The defense kept Cornell quarterback Jameson Wong to his fewest passing and rushing yards of the season.
What's Up Dowd
Senior tight end Tim Dowd runs the ball up the field in Harvard's second Ivy League game of the season on Oct. 6, facing Cornell. The Topsfield, Mass. local had a career high of 73-yards receiving.