Harvard Football's Undefeated Season Amid Institutional Challenges
Despite facing setbacks including funding freezes, student visa restrictions, and endowment taxes under President Trump, Harvard University finds a bright spot in its football team’s success. The 7-0 Crimson is enjoying its best season in a decade, poised for a historic postseason in the Ivy League.
A Historic Football Year for Harvard
The 15th-ranked football team, led by quarterback and NFL prospect Jaden Craig, is on track to win the Ivy League championship. For the first time in NCAA history, Harvard could represent the league in the Football Championship Subdivision playoffs.
Meaningful Game Day Rituals Amid Backlash
Alumni expressed that fall game day traditions feel more meaningful this year amid the university’s struggles. Ted Jadick, 71, who captained Harvard to consecutive Ivy League titles in the 1970s, reflected:
“If the institution is under assault, it makes it a little more special to be here and support the place on a day like today.”
International Students Embrace the Experience
International students, who faced visa anxieties throughout the year, embraced the excitement of attending their first American football game at the Harvard stadium in Allston.
Summary: Harvard’s undefeated football season offers a sense of pride and unity for the university community amid a year of political and institutional challenges.