CAMBRIDGE, Mass. – Harvard University Football tallied 10 Phil Steele Preseason All-Ivy League honorees, including senior running back Shane McLaughlin who gained Phil Steele Preseason Ivy League Offensive Player of the Year accolades.
 
As a team, the Crimson totaled four first-team selections – two each on offense and defense – alongside six second-team choices with three on offensive, one on defense, and two on special teams.
 
McLaughlin – a unanimous First Team All-Ivy selection last fall – rushed for 830 yards and six rushing touchdowns a season ago, averaging 92.2 yards per game and 5.4 yards per carry. In 2023, he led the Ivy League in rushing yards (830), rushing attempts (155), and rushing yards per game (92.2).
 
Alongside McLaughlin, Harvard's other Phil Steele Preseason First Team All-Ivy League selections included senior offensive lineman Austin Gentle, junior defensive back Ty Bartrum, and senior defensive back Gavin Shipman.
 
The Crimson's selections on the Phil Steele Preseason Second Team All-Ivy League included junior wide receiver Cooper Barkate, senior tight end Scott Giuliano, senior offensive lineman Mike Entwistle, senior defensive lineman Tyler Huenemann, sophomore kick returner Xaviah Bascon, and junior long snapper Jack Kirkwood.
 
Harvard kicks off its season when it hosts Stetson on Saturday, Sept. 21 at noon ET at Harvard Stadium. Tickets are available at GoCrimson.com/tickets. 

Phil Steele Preseason Ivy League Offensive Player of the Year

Shane McLaughlin, Running Back, Senior 

Phil Steele Preseason First Team All-Ivy League

Shane McLaughlin, Running Back, Senior
Austin Gentle, Offensive Line, Senior
Ty Bartrum, Defensive Back, Junior
Gavin Shipman, Defensive Back, Senior 

Phil Steele Preseason Second Team All-Ivy League

Cooper Barkate, Wide Receiver, Junior
Scott Giuliano, Tight End, Senior
Mike Entwistle, Offensive Line, Senior
Tyler Huenemann, Defensive Line, Senior
Xaviah Bascon, Kick Returner, Sophomore
Jack Kirkwood, Long Snapper, Junior