The 1968 Harvard Crimson football team was an American football team that represented Harvard University during the 1968 NCAA University Division football season. Harvard was co-champion of the Ivy League.

In their 12th year under head coach John Yovicsin, the Crimson compiled an 8–0–1 record and outscored opponents 236 to 90. Vic Gatto was the team captain.

1968 Harvard Crimson football team

Both Harvard and Yale were unbeaten entering their season-ending rivalry matchup. Their 29–29 tie resulted in identical 6–0–1 conference records, and in both teams being named co-champions of the league. The Crimson outscored Ivy opponents 150 to 70. The final game inspired The Harvard Crimson headline "Harvard Beats Yale 29-29", and a 2008 documentary film of the same name.

1968 Harvard Crimson football team

Harvard played its home games at Harvard Stadium in the Allston neighborhood of Boston, Massachusetts.

1968 Harvard Crimson football team

Actor Tommy Lee Jones was a starting guard on the team.

Schedule

Awards

All-Ivy League 1st team

Tom Jones – Guard

Vic Gatto – Running back

Pete Hall – Defensive end

John Emery – Linebacker

Pat Conway – Defensive back

Gary Singletary – Punter

References

Harvard

Harvard Crimson football seasons

Ivy League football champion seasons

College football undefeated seasons

Harvard Crimson football

1960s in Boston