The Game 2018
Ben Abercrombie Returns to Harvard for The Game
For the first time since the fall of 2017, Ben Abercrombie has returned to Harvard’s campus. The defensive back, who suffered a career-ending injury in his first collegiate game, took in the 135th playing of The Game at Fenway Park.
Back on the Sideline
At the conclusion of a practice before The Game, Abercrombie visited Harvard Stadium to catch up with his team.
Harvard Students Celebrate 135th Game Victory — Less So The Venue
Harvard's commanding 45-27 victory over Yale in the 135th iteration of The Game delighted College students who had witnessed back-to-back losses to Harvard's New Haven rival the past two years.
Harvard vs. Yale
Jack H. Cook '20 (right) outruns Yale defensive back Deonte Henson '21 (left) for a touchdown.
Harvard vs. Yale
Devin D. Darrington '21 waves an index finger while running into the endzone. The touchdown was disallowed for unsportsmanlike conduct.
Ben M. Abercrombie
Defensive back Ben M. Abercrombie '21 (left) and head coach Tim Murphy (right) talk on the field. Since suffering a serious spinal injury last year, Abercrombie has worked hard at recovery at his home in Alabama.
Harvard Beats Yale in 135th Game, 45-27
In front of a sold-out crowd at Fenway Park, Harvard ended a two year skid against Yale, claiming victory in The Game with a record-breaking offensive performance.
University Police, Health Services Chiefs Caution Students to Stay Safe Ahead of Harvard-Yale Game
Boston Police will have primary jurisdiction in the areas surrounding Fenway Park, while Harvard Police will be stationed on the University’s campuses during the Game.
Everything to Know About The Game 2018
Fifty years ago, Harvard and Yale played to a 29-29 tie in one of the rivalry's most storied contests — spurring one of the most iconic Crimson headlines of all time. This year, with both teams out of contention for the Ivy League crown, pride is the only thing on the line.
Students Rally During Harvard-Yale Spirit Week for 'Payback Time'
Spirit Week kicked off with a Chili Cook-Off in the Science Center Plaza and will close out Friday night with the dance party, “HYsteria,” which is open to all Harvard and Yale undergraduates.
A Look Back at the Men Who Led Harvard to Beat Yale, 29-29
In The Game of 1968, Frank Champi completed a touchdown pass to Vic Gatto, a play that would set up Harvard's famous 29-29 tie with Yale. But how did those players arrive at that moment, and where did they go once the dust settled on the Crimson's historic comeback?
Transformative Experience
The Game has a new home for 2018. Dave Mellor, head groundskeeper at Fenway Park, and his staff have spent weeks preparing the ballpark for the gridiron battle between Harvard and Yale.
The 135th Playing of The Game
Over the last three years, The Game has had Ivy League title implications for either Harvard or Yale. This season, however, all either squad has to play for is pride.
Harvard Always Wins
Use whatever metric you want: Rhode Scholars, Nobel Prizes, Ivy League championships, presidents, famous alumni, respective height of mountains for which the school serves a namesake, acceptance rate, Supreme Court justices, pop culture references, people from any random country that have heard of you. Harvard wins. Every time.
Bright College Years
The Game stays with us forever. No matter where we go, nor what lands we travel, nor what seas we traverse, The Game will be a highlight of our “Bright College Years.”
Seeing Red
The Harvard offense celebrates an Aaron Shampklin touchdown in the team's season-opening contest against San Diego.
Pride on the Line
Harvard and Yale are without title aspirations in this rendition of The Game, but this is still a crucial contest in each squad's season.
Shampklin Shines
This rendition of The Game features a potent Yale offense against a staunch Harvard defense, but running back Aaron Shampklin will attempt to give the Crimson an offensive punch.
Frontrunner
Last year, then-sophomore receiver JP Shohfi racked up 86 receiving yards and a touchdown in Yale's 24-3 win.
Your Guide to Gameday Events
Check out what's in store for the school-sponsored student gatherings.
Bright Lights
Fenway's grounds crew puts the finishing touches on the converted baseball field ahead of The Game.