Athletics

Coverage of the Harvard sports and athletics—from team achievements to individual standout stories.

A Near-Perfect Football Season Ends in Disappointment

A loss to Villanova derails Harvard in the playoffs. 

by Dick Friedman

Quarterback Colton Chapple matches all-time Harvard record in win over Bucknell

Quarterback Chapple celebrates the 375th by matching an all-time Harvard record.

by Bethell, John T

Football: Harvard outscores Cornell, 41-31 | October 8, 2011

A bravura day for quarterback Colton Chapple

by Bethell, John T

Harvard football defeats Lafayette, 31-3 | October 1, 2011

Stellar defensive play keeps the Leopards at bay.

by Bethell, John T

Ryan Fitzpatrick, Buffalo Bills quarterback and Harvard graduate, is riding high

The Harvard-educated Buffalo Bills quarterback is having a banner year.

by Bethell, John T

Harvard football wins 24-7 over Brown | September 23, 2011

An evening of self-discovery at Harvard Stadium.

by Bethell, John T

September 17, 2011: Holy Cross 30, Harvard 22

Critical breakdowns mar the football team’s first outing.

by Bethell, John T

Faster, Higher, Stronger—25 years of athletic change

Athletic accomplishments, highlighted

The Harvard-Yale football game, 2010

A spectacular kickoff return inspirits another triumph over Yale.

by Bethell, John T

Harvard-Yale football game results: Harvard wins 28-21

The football team wins its fourth straight over the Elis.

by Bethell, John T

November 13, 2010: Penn 34, Harvard 14

Quakers quash Crimson quest for Ivy laurels.

by Bethell, John T