From 2016 to 2019: The Game

From 2016 to 2019: The Game IN PHOTOS: When the class of 2020 played the Yale–Harvard football game as first years in November 2016, the Elis stunned Harvard in Boston for their first win in the rivalry since 2006. Quarterback Kurt Rawlings ’20 connected with receiver Reed Klubnik ’20 for two touchdowns in the 21–14 victory. Three years later, the same duo led the Bulldogs at the Yale Bowl as seniors, securing a 50–43 win in a double-overtime classic. Relive each game with photos by Josh Chough, Lukas Flippo, Alisia Pan, Marisa Peryer, Robbie Short and Daniel Zhao.

In 2016, the Bulldogs battled the Crimson before a crowd of 30,000 in a sold-out Harvard Stadium. (Photo: Robbie Short)

44,989 fans took in the 2019 contest from the Yale Bowl. (Photo: Daniel Zhao)

In 2016, Yale entered The Game with only one win over Harvard in their 15 most recent meetings. (Photo: Robbie Short)

In 2019, Yale was picked to finish first in the annual Ivy League preseason poll. (Photo: Lukas Flippo)

The Bulldogs entered The Game with an 8–1 record. (Photo: Lukas Flippo)

Yale fans at Harvard Stadium in 2016 (Photo: Robbie Short)

Students at the Yale Bowl in 2019 (Photo: Daniel Zhao)

Harvard wide receiver Justice Shelton-Mosley catches a pass in 2016. The game was tied 7–7 at halftime. (Photo: Robbie Short)

A rushing touchdown from Crimson running back Aidan Borguet, who had four on the afternoon, put Yale down 15–3 at the half in 2019. (Photo: Alisia Pan)

Halftime in 2016 (Photo: Robbie Short)

Halftime in 2019 (Photo: Lukas Flippo)

Photo: Alisia Pan

As a first year, quarterback Kurt Rawlings '20 threw two touchdowns and rushed for a gain of 74 yards in 2016. (Photo: Robbie Short)

As a senior, Rawlings threw for three touchdowns and 417 yards, adding a rushing touchdown of his own in the third quarter. (Photo: Alisia Pan)

Students in 2016 (Photo: Robbie Short)

Students in 2019 (Photo: Marisa Peryer)

Receiver Reed Klubnik '20 caught two touchdowns in the 2016 win. (Photo: Robbie Short)

Klubnik led the Elis with 141 receiving yards in 2019. (Photo: Josh Chough)

Captain and wide receiver JP Shohfi ’20 added to the offense in 2019, catching10 passes for 103 yards and a touchdown. (Photo: Marisa Peryer)

Saybrook in 2016 (Photo: Robbie Short)

Saybrook in 2019 (Photo: Daniel Zhao)

Linebacker Matthew Oplinger ’18 energizes the Yale crowd at Harvard Stadium in 2016. (Photo: Robbie Short)

A fourth-quarter connection from Rawlings to Klubnik lifted the Bulldogs to a 21–14 win in 2016. (Photo: Robbie Short)

In 2019, as the sky darkened, Yale rallied to force overtime by overcoming a 17-point deficit in the fourth quarter. (Photo: Alisia Pan)

After two overtime periods, Yale triumphed, capturing a 50-43 win. (Photo: Daniel Zhao)

Photos: Alisia Pan, Daniel Zhao, Lukas Flippo

The win secured Yale part of the Ivy League title. (Photo: Lukas Flippo)

Head coach Tony Reno in 2016 (Photo: Robbie Short)

Head coach Tony Reno postgame in 2019 (Photo: Lukas Flippo)

Shohfi conducts a postgame interview on the turf in 2019. (Photo: Daniel Zhao)

Helmets raised in 2016 (Photo: Robbie Short)

Helmets raised in 2019 (Photo: Josh Chough)

Appreciate

Credits:

Josh Chough, Lukas Flippo, Alisia Pan, Marisa Peryer, Robbie Short and Daniel Zhao