Harvard Crimson Football tickets

'About Harvard Crimson Football'

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Team: Harvard Crimson

Division: NCAA Division I Football Championship Subdivision

Home Games: Harvard Stadium

Head Coach: Tim Murphy

Conference Championship Titles: 12

Notable Alumni: Kyle Juszczyk, Ryan Fitzpatrick, Nick Easton, Tommy Lee Jones

Rivals: Yale, Dartmouth, Penn, Princeton

'Harvard Crimson football Tickets'

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Harvard University was founded in 1636, so it should be no surprise that the higher education institution's history is rich. The history of its football team is just as substantial. The first game the Harvard Crimson football team played took place in 1873. Games are held at Harvard Stadium in Boston, Mass. Since 1873, the football team has earned 12 national championships and 17 conference championships. As one of the original Ivy League colleges, Harvard maintains a fierce rivalry against

Yale University's football team

followed by

Dartmouth

,

Penn State

and

Princeton

. The football team's expansive history has produced great players who have made it to the

NFL

, including Kyle Juszczyk, Ryan Fitzpatrick and Nick Easton. Actor Tommy Lee Jones also played a season for the school as an offensive guard in 1968. Grab your Harvard Crimson football tickets at StubHub so that you don't miss out on any of the excitement.

'Where does Harvard Crimson football play?'

'Harvard Crimson football games are played at Harvard Stadium in Boston, Mass. It is a U-shaped outdoor venue that holds 30,323 people. Built in 1903, it had natural grass until 2005 when FieldTurf was installed. Henry Lee Higginson donated the 31 acres of land to the school and team to commemorate the Harvard alumni who lost their lives during the Civil War. Dubbed “ ”Soldier Field,“ ” it was built in just under five months at a cost of $310,000.'

'Who is Harvard Crimson football’s head coach?'

'Tim Murphy has been the Head Coach of the Harvard Crimson football team since 1994. In his 25th season, he has a total record of 171-73. This makes him the school's most successful football head coach. Among his accolades are 16 seasons of winning records, an undefeated season in 2004 and his 2012 election as president of the American Football Coaches Association.'

'Has Harvard Crimson football ever won a national title?'

'The Harvard Crimson football team finished its 2018 season with a record of 6-4. Through its first game of 2019, the team's overall record stands at 829-383-50. This winning record includes 12 national championships and 17 conference championships. Under head coach Tim Murphy, the squad has garnered championships in 1997, 2001 and 2004 as well as in 2007, 2011 and 2014. The team was co-champion in 2008, 2013 and 2015.'

'Who are some notable players from Harvard Crimson football?'

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Notable players for the Harvard Crimson football team include Kyle Juszczyk, the highest-paid NFL fullback in 2017; Ryan Fitzpatrick, who has spent 15 seasons in the NFL; and Nick Easton, the guard and center for the

New Orleans Saints

.

'How is the tailgating scene at Harvard Crimson football?'

'Tailgating is allowed at Harvard Crimson football games. Two hours prior to game time, attendees can congregate at Gates 8, 14, 16 and 20 to tailgate at their vehicles. There is no tailgating after night games. After day games, fans can gather for one hour once the event is over. Generally, the atmosphere at a Crimson football game is electric.'

'Who are Harvard Crimson football’s biggest rivals in its conference?'

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Due to history, geographic proximity and competition in academics, the Harvard Crimson football team's most intense rival is considered to be the Yale Bulldogs from Yale University. The season ends with “ ”The Game“ ” between the two squads annually. Currently, Yale holds the bragging rights with a record of 67-60-8. Dartmouth, Penn and Princeton are also considered rivals. For 2019, the Crimson is scheduled to play Yale, Dartmouth and Penn State in November. Other notable matches include games against

Brown

,

Cornell

and

Columbia

.