Football

Coverage of Harvard’s football season, from historic rivalries to championship runs.

A football player in a red uniform runs with the ball, pursued by an opponent in a purple uniform.

Harvard Football: Harvard 59, Holy Cross 24

Another week, another blowout, this one against an in-state rival

by Dick Friedman

A football player in a maroon jersey sprints past teammates on the sideline.

Harvard Football: Harvard 41, Brown 7

The Crimson assertively avenge last year’s loss to their Ivy rival.

by Dick Friedman

A football player in red dodges a tackle from a defender in green on a grassy field.

Harvard Football: Harvard 59, Stetson 7

In season opener, the Crimson dispatch the overmatched Hatters.

by Dick Friedman

A football player in a red jersey sprints down the field, evading defenders in purple.

Harvard Football Team Starts Off an Ivy League Favorite

The 152nd Crimson season kicks off Saturday against Stetson.

by Dick Friedman

President Alan M. Garber sitting in historic Holyoke Chair during his installation

Brief News Summary Harvard Spring 2025

President Garber’s private installation, settling antisemitism suits, challenging institutional neutrality, and more

Crimson footballers on the sideline of the 2022 Harvard-Yale game

Harvard Football Goes Bowling

In a new sports environment, a major shift in Ivy policy

by Max J. Krupnick

Harvard football players in red jerseys defending against Dartmouth's Hail Mary pass, ensuring victory.

Harvard Football’s 2024 Season and the Harvard-Yale Game

A shared Ivy football championship, after a loss in The Game

by Dick Friedman

Harvard player #39 tackles Yale player

Harvard Football: Yale 34-Harvard 29

A dispiriting Game yields a second straight three-way title tie.

by Dick Friedman

A woman interviews a Harvard student with a "tiny mic" about her plans for the Harvard-Yale game this year

The 140th Harvard-Yale Game: Fandom Tiny Mic Edition

“The Game” is celebrating its 140th year. We tiny-mic’d some Crimson supporters. 

by Olivia Farrar

Harvard player #16 runs with the ball with Penn players in pursuit

Harvard Football: Harvard 31- Penn 28

A relief pitcher leads the Crimson to a title share. And now…The Game!

by Dick Friedman

Harvard player #1 prepares to throw the ball

Harvard Football: Harvard 26-Columbia 6

The Crimson throttles the Lions and keeps a hold on first place.

by Dick Friedman