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Harvard vs. Yale

Jack H. Cook '20 (right) outruns Yale defensive back Deonte Henson '21 (left) for a touchdown.

Back on the Sideline

At the conclusion of a practice before The Game, Abercrombie visited Harvard Stadium to catch up with his team.

Harvard Students Celebrate 135th Game Victory — Less So The Venue

Harvard's commanding 45-27 victory over Yale in the 135th iteration of The Game delighted College students who had witnessed back-to-back losses to Harvard's New Haven rival the past two years.

Ben Abercrombie Returns to Harvard for The Game

For the first time since the fall of 2017, Ben Abercrombie has returned to Harvard’s campus. The defensive back, who suffered a career-ending injury in his first collegiate game, took in the 135th playing of The Game at Fenway Park.

Harvard vs. Yale

Devin D. Darrington '21 waves an index finger while running into the endzone. The touchdown was disallowed for unsportsmanlike conduct.

Ben M. Abercrombie

Defensive back Ben M. Abercrombie '21 (left) and head coach Tim Murphy (right) talk on the field. Since suffering a serious spinal injury last year, Abercrombie has worked hard at recovery at his home in Alabama.

Harvard vs. Yale

Wide receiver Tyler J. Adams '21 celebrates on the field.

Harvard Beats Yale in 135th Game, 45-27

In front of a sold-out crowd at Fenway Park, Harvard ended a two year skid against Yale, claiming victory in The Game with a record-breaking offensive performance.

Bright College Years

The Game stays with us forever. No matter where we go, nor what lands we travel, nor what seas we traverse, The Game will be a highlight of our “Bright College Years.”

Frontrunner

Last year, then-sophomore receiver JP Shohfi racked up 86 receiving yards and a touchdown in Yale's 24-3 win.

Shampklin Shines

This rendition of The Game features a potent Yale offense against a staunch Harvard defense, but running back Aaron Shampklin will attempt to give the Crimson an offensive punch.

Dogged Defense

Harvard's defensive unit is third in the nation in third down defense.

Vic-tory

Captain Vic Gatto, pictured in a different game in 1968, made the first of two crucial catches to even up the score at 29.

Harvard Always Wins

Use whatever metric you want: Rhode Scholars, Nobel Prizes, Ivy League championships, presidents, famous alumni, respective height of mountains for which the school serves a namesake, acceptance rate, Supreme Court justices, pop culture references, people from any random country that have heard of you. Harvard wins. Every time.