No. 22 Harvard 31, Penn 28: Crimson earn thrilling win over Quakers

November 16, 2024

More and more, it feels like a special season for the Harvard Crimson. On Saturday, Harvard defeated Penn, 31-28, with backup players filling key roles at the end. With the win, Harvard clinches a share of the Ivy League title. If the Crimson beat Yale next week, they win the Ivy League title outright. “Obviously, we’re all really excited,” first-year Harvard coach Andrew Aurich said. “Not surprising, because these guys……

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Harvard 26, Columbia 6 — Defense powers Crimson

November 9, 2024

By Ryan Barry NEFJ Staff CAMBRIDGE — The Harvard Crimson imposed an impressive 26-6 win over the Columbia Lions on a blustery fall afternoon at Harvard Stadium. The Harvard (7-1) defense was the story of the game forcing an impressive two interceptions and three turnovers on downs against a subdued Lions (5-3) offense. The Crimson kept Lions junior quarterback Cole Freeman (11-for-25, 152 yards, 2 INTs; 9 carries, 21 yards,……

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Harvard announces its 2028 recruiting class

May 18, 2024

On Friday, Harvard announced its 2028 incoming recruiting class. It is the first class in 30 years that will not play for former Crimson coach Tim Murphy. First year coach Andrew Aurich and his staff did a great job of keeping the class together, adding 30 new players to the roster.  The class features gives 16 offensive players, 12 defensive players and 2 special teamers. The offensive group includes three……

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Former Harvard OT Jacob Rizy commits to Florida State

January 25, 2024

Another day, another Harvard lineman commits to an ACC school. This time it is offensive tackle Jacob Rizy who announced last night that he has committed to Florida State as a graduate transfer. Rizy, an alum of Staples High School in Westport, Connecticut started the past two seasons for the Crimson earning second team All-Ivy League honors in 2022 and first team All-Ivy League honors in 2023. Rizy started 20…

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