By Oliver Fox NEFJ Correspondent CAMBRIDGE – Harvard had a lot to play for on Saturday night at its home opener at Harvard Stadium. Long-time coach (30 years) Tim Murphy was in attendance for the dedication of the new playing surface, “Tim Murphy Field,” and Harvard was looking to avenge the upset loss they suffered last year to Ivy League rival Brown. They got that revenge and then some, demolishing…

CAMBRIDGE – The preseason Ivy League favorites are officially back. Harvard opened up camp on Saturday morning inside historic Harvard Stadium and there was a clear buzz around the team. Here’s what stood out during the two-hour session: Attention to detail – From the time stretching started to the final period of walkthrough, everything was covered by second-year head coach Andrew Aurich and his staff. Aurich stuck around the defensive…

The Ivy League held its annual virtual Media Day on Monday with each school getting two representatives and head coach for roughly 15 minutes each. Here’s everything Andrew Aurich, Ty Bartrum and Jaden Craig had to say: Aurich opening statement “I can speak for everybody here that we’re real excited to get started with preseason camp. Excited to have these two guys (Bartrum and Craig) here, who I think are…

In a day and age where women in football – regardless of what level – is becoming more the norm than the aberration, Harvard took that a step further on Friday afternoon. Head coach Andrew Aurich and the Crimson announced that Katie Patton has been named the program’s Director of Football Operations. Patton is now the only female DFO in the Ivy League and is both Harvard’s first woman DFO…

By Paul Vozzella NEFJ Staff CAMBRIDGE – Harvard took one step closer to the start of the regular season with its annual spring game on Saturday afternoon. Team Crimson shined as it defeated White 31-0. Although the final score won’t be taken into serious consideration, the main focus was on individual performances and who proved they deserve a bigger role going into the 2025 season, according to head coach Andrew…

CAMBRIDGE – The 2023 and 2024 Ivy League banners now hang alongside the others in historic Harvard Stadium. But, the Crimson still aren’t satisfied. After sharing the league title each of the last two seasons, there’s an eye towards winning it outright in 2025. It showed during an intense two-hour scrimmage on a frigid, raw Saturday morning. Here’s a handful of things that stood out when it comes to the…

The two-time (partially) defending Ivy League champs and their loyal fan base now know where the road will take them in 2025. The program officially announced the schedule on Wednesday morning. This year of course is unlike any in the last 70+ years, as Ivy League teams can now compete for an FCS postseason berth. The Ivy League titles are prestigious and special, but the opportunity to win a national…