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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.

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Wide receiver Tyler J. Adams '21 celebrates on the field.

Harvard vs. Yale

Jack H. Cook '20 (right) outruns Yale defensive back Deonte Henson '21 (left) for a touchdown.

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.

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 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.

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.

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.

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.

Dogged Defense

Harvard's defensive unit is third in the nation in third down defense.

Vic-tory

Captain Vic Gatto, pictured in a different game in 1968, made the first of two crucial catches to even up the score at 29.

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.

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?

Your Guide to Gameday Events

Check out what's in store for the school-sponsored student gatherings.

Covering All Bases

A filter fabric is placed over the infield so as not to cross-contaminate the clay with the new sod.