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Harvard Quarterback Jaden Craig to Start Against Yale

Harvard’s star quarterback Jaden Craig will start on Saturday against Yale, returning to play just one week after he left the field on a stretcher after taking a scary hit against the University of Pennsylvania Quakers, according to two people familiar with the situation.

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Hallmark History: A Look at 149 Years of The Game

When one thinks of a football rivalry, what might immediately come to mind are the dramatic showdowns between top SEC schools like Alabama and Auburn. But, the precedent for those games actually stems back to the oldest football rivalry in the United States. Developed as a sport amongst the Ancient Eight universities scattered along the Eastern seaboard, the storied history of the Harvard-Yale football series dates back over 150 years and is the second-oldest and third most-played football showdown in collegiate history.

The Inside Story: Harvard Crimson Beat Reporters Look Back on The Game

Here we present the stories of four of our own alumni at The Crimson who pioneered the paper’s sports section. Looking back to their experience celebrating winning Harvard football teams and covering losing teams with sympathy and candor, these four reporters share why they eagerly await The Game year after year.

Letter From the Editors

The Game is what every Harvard student lives and breathes for. The days leading up to the weekend are infused with a sense of urgency, anticipation, and an air of gravitas, coming from the nearly 150 years of competition that have preceded this very moment.

Simply Put, Harvard’s About to Get Owned

Yale's roast of Harvard in The Harvard Crimson's annual dueling column with the Yale Daily News.

From Tradition to Triumph: The Unique Magic of Harvard-Yale, in Alumni’s Words

For over a century, the Harvard-Yale rivalry has been a cornerstone of college football history, captivating students, alumni, and fans alike. For the Ivy League, The Game marks the only time that Harvard Stadium and the Yale Bowl are completely filled with cheering, raucous fans.

A Brief Guide to Football

The Crimson breaks down football and the history of traditions in Harvard-Yale, giving you all the information you need to know to understand The Game.

Old (Bull)dog, New Tricks: Bringing Harvard-Yale Traditions Into the Present

What keeps Harvard grads coming back to Cambridge the Saturday before Thanksgiving year over year? Some might argue that it’s to catch a glimpse of the last bit of fall foliage still clinging to the branches along the Charles River. But more than the stunning New England landscape, fans come to watch the Crimson take down its biggest foe — the Elis of Yale — as part of a storied, nearly-150-year-old rivalry.

Before You Go: A Guide to Harvard-Yale Once ‘The Game’ is Over

Well, you’ve gotten to the end of another Harvard-Yale. Congratulations on watching four quarters of amazing football. For the rest of the day, however you're choosing to approach it, we've got you covered.

DePrima, Craig, and Jordan: The Signal Callers Who Will Change The Game

DePrima rose to the occasion against the Quakers, leading the Crimson to a come from behind victory. But on Saturday, the level of attention will be magnified, as the Crimson takes on Yale’s quarterback Grant Jordan and the rest of the Bulldogs.

The Crimson vs. The Bulldogs, Position by Position

As 30,000 students, alumni, and fans pour into Harvard Stadium on Saturday, one thing will be on everyone’s mind: victory. While the two Ivy League powerhouses usually play a gritty, close game, which team has the edge on paper?

The 10 Best Harvard-Yale Games Over 149 Years

Harvard-Yale has brought football fans countless classics over the years. Which contests stand out from the bunch? Our definitive rankings of the ten best games.