Harvard football news
The gist
Harvard beat New Hampshire 31-7 in its season opener, with freshmen scoring the first three touchdowns.
The No. 21/25 Crimson open Ivy League play at sold-out Brown Friday night.
How it unfolded
- Sep 19, 2026Harvard (1-0) beat New Hampshire 31-7 at Wildcat Stadium in Durham, New Hampshire, in its season opener, scoring two touchdowns in the last 53 seconds of the second quarter.
- Sep 19, 2026Harvard's first three touchdowns were all scored by freshmen; freshman receiver Nate Bailey scored consecutive rushing and receiving touchdowns in a span of 35 seconds and finished with 73 all-purpose yards.
- Sep 21, 2026Senior linebacker Sean Line was named Ivy League defensive player of the week after recording 10 tackles, 3.5 tackles for loss, two sacks, and a forced fumble.