Nov. 22, Harvard Stadium, 1 p.m.

The Yale Bulldogs have been the Ivy League's biggest mystery throughout the 1980s. In 1983, Coach Carm Cozza's charges limped home to a 1-9 mark. Two years later, the Elis were thought to have made a full circle and were picked by many to challenge Penn for the Ivy title.

But 1985 proved a big disappointment, as the Bulldogs stood 3-4-1 on the final weekend of the season with only The Game to play. Once again, Cozza's troops did the unexpected, denying the Crimson a share of the Ivy title with a convincing 17-6 victory.

So what gives? And what will the Bulldogs do this year? Frankly no one--especially the Yalies themselves--have any clue.

Yale's 1986 fortunes were dealt a severe blow over the summer when tailback Mike Stewart was lost for academic problems. Stewart destroyed Harvard with 103 yards, and had been expected to team with fellow runner Ted Macauley and QB Kelly Ryan to form a solid backfield. Now that is up in the air.

Even more uncertainty is found on defense, where Cozza must deal with seven new starters and a number of returnees who will be trying new positions. Yale's defensive secondary will be entirely new.

But Cozza expresses optimism.

Head Coach: Carm Cozza (22nd year)

Last Year: 4-4-1 (3-3-1 Ivy)

Last Year Versus Harvard: Yale, 17-6

Series Versus Harvard: Yale leads, 56-38-8

Captain: Ken Lund '87

Lettermen lost: 28

Lettermen returning: 32

Returning players to watch: Troy Jenkins (FB), Yves LaBisssiere (DT), Ted Macauley (TB), George Matthews (OG), Kelly Ryan (QB), Mike Ryan (LB)