CAMBRIDGE, Mass. – Harvard Athletics announced the dedication of Tim Murphy Field at Harvard Stadium during tonight's football home opener against Brown.
 
In recognition of Tim Murphy's historic 30-year career as the Thomas Stephenson Family Head Coach for Harvard Football, the home of the Crimson now proudly bears the name Tim Murphy Field at Harvard Stadium. Following several months of construction in Summer 2025, the transformed field now features a new synthetic turf, state-of-the-art lighting, and renovated field suites for an enhanced game-day experience. 
 
"Naming the field for Tim Murphy is the highest tribute to him as a coach," said Erin McDermott, The John D. Nichols '53 Family Director of Athletics. "The alumni who supported this happening were compelled by the impact and influence that Coach Murphy had on them as players and as men. It is special to witness this historic moment that will be part of Harvard Football forever."
 
"When I received the news of Harvard Stadium Field being named 'Tim Murphy Field' from Director of Athletics Erin McDermott and Harvard Football legend Ryan Fitzpatrick, I was frankly shocked," Murphy said. "This is a tremendous honor and I share it with every one of the 1,000 student-athletes, 70-plus assistant coaches and the amazing alumni who have either taken the field with me or supported us during my 30-year tenure as the coach at Harvard."
 
Tonight's celebration included a pre-game reception for donors and special guests as well as an on-field recognition and video tribute. Harvard is grateful to the 18 generous football alumni and their families who established the Tim Murphy Harvard Football Fund honoring Coach Murphy's legacy as a leader, mentor, and friend and who helped make this meaningful tribute possible.  
 
Murphy coached the Crimson for 30 years, with his first season coming in 1994 and last ending in an Ivy League title in 2023, before announcing his retirement in Jan. 2024. The all-time winningest coach in Harvard and Ivy League history, Murphy finished with a record of 200-89 and 10 conference championships. Overall, he served as head coach for 37 seasons, with stops at Maine and Cincinnati before landing at Harvard.