CAMBRIDGE, Mass. – Harvard Football, fresh off a 31-7 road win at New Hampshire on Saturday, moved up four spots to No. 21 in the Stats Perform FCS Top 25 Poll and entered the AFCA Coaches Poll at No. 25.
 
This marks the earliest the Crimson has been ranked in both polls in recorded history, with program data going back to the start of 2011 campaign. The previous team record occurred in 2015 and 2016, when Harvard was ranked in both polls heading into its Week 3 game (2015 – 25/24, 2016 – 19/25; rankings indicate coaches/media).
 
Harvard now turns its focus to Friday when it opens Ivy League play against Brown at Centreville Bank Stadium in Pawtucket, Rhode Island. Game time is slated for 7 p.m. ET with ESPN2 airing the contest live to a national audience.
 
The Crimson will make its long-awaited home debut on Saturday, Oct. 3, when it welcomes Colgate to Harvard Stadium. Kickoff is scheduled for 7 p.m. ET. Season and single-game tickets are on sale at GoCrimson.com.