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Harvard, Yale Begin 141st Game
Harvard and Yale football face off in the 141st playing of their annual rivalry match.
12:48 p.m. — Pitsenberger Scores for Yale
Josh Pitsenberger rushed into the end zone for a Yale touchdown to start the second quarter, bringing the score to 17-0 for Yale after the extra kick. This is the most Harvard has trailed at any point this season.
Live Updates: Harvard Falls to Yale in 141st Game
Harvard and Yale football face off in the 141st playing of their annual rivalry match.
2:22 p.m. — Harvard Responds with Touchdown Drive
In what appeared to be a do-or-die move, Head Coach Andrew Aurich pulled the trigger and went for it on fourth and long, when Craig completed a pass over the middle to Boyd. The team capitalized on the decision with a nine yard touchdown pass into Tattersall’s hands. The Crimson’s two point conversion attempt was broken up by the Bulldogs, keeping the score at 38-20.
1:06 p.m. — Reno Gives Another Boost to Yale
Reno launches a 64-yard touchdown pass to Brown, extending Yale’s advantage to 24-7 with 7:34 remaining in the second frame.
12:43 p.m. — First Quarter Finishes
Harvard struggled throughout the first quarter, as the team showed its nerves with a disastrous start. The Crimson will need to significantly improve its play and figure out how to make headway with Yale’s defense if it wishes to snap its losing streak against the Bulldogs.
12:27 p.m. — Piper Scores for Yale
A 39-yard field goal attempt by Yale kicker Noah Piper sails through the uprights, giving the Bulldogs a 10-0 lead with 6:12 remaining.
12:08 p.m. — Yale Scores Touchdown on First Offensive Play
Yale scored a touchdown on its first offensive play of the game, a 21-yard touchdown from quarterback Dante Reno to Jaxton Santiago to put the Bulldogs up 7-0 with 14:42 remaining.
12:06 p.m. — Boyd Fumbles First Play
Harvard senior wide receiver Dean Boyd fumbled on the very first play of the game. Yale will now have the ball at the 20-yard line, giving the team a prime opportunity to begin the game with a touchdown and momentum.
12:02 p.m. — Yale Wins Coin Toss
Yale won the coin toss and chose to defer. Harvard received first. It returned the kick to the 30-yard line, but the ball was placed at the 15-yardd line due to penalty.
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