Football

How Black football players find community on campus, on and off the field

The Tigers played the first-ever official football game against Rutgers in November 1869. Today, the 2024 iteration of the Tiger squad looks very different. The ‘Prince’ sat down with three Black football players to learn how they build community on campus in the face of pressure on and off the field.

The Tigers played the first-ever official football game against Rutgers in November 1869. Today, the 2024 iteration of the Tiger squad looks very different. The ‘Prince’ sat down with three Black football players to learn how they build community on campus in the face of pressure on and off the field.

Princeton Football posts first losing season in 13 years: What went wrong?

Princeton ended the season 3–7, their worst record since 2011, with many factors at play creating a campaign that never really got off the ground.

Princeton ended the season 3–7, their worst record since 2011, with many factors at play creating a campaign that never really got off the ground.

Princeton Football awarded 10 All-Ivys, no first team selections

Despite a disappointing 3–7 record, Princeton Football ended the season with 10 All-Ivy nominations. However, for the first time in head coach Bob Surace’s tenure, the Tigers ended the season with no first team All-Ivy selections.

Despite a disappointing 3–7 record, Princeton Football ended the season with 10 All-Ivy nominations. However, for the first time in head coach Bob Surace’s tenure, the Tigers ended the season with no first team All-Ivy selections.

Princeton Football wins over Penn 20–17 to end season, last place in Ivy League

The Tigers ended the season on a high with a Senior Day victory against Penn 20–17, with John Volker ending the game with 170 all-purpose yards.

The Tigers ended the season on a high with a Senior Day victory against Penn 20–17, with John Volker ending the game with 170 all-purpose yards.

Staff Picks: Football vs. Penn

After a disastrous season, the Tigers will take the field for the final time on Saturday in a senior day matchup against the Penn Quakers. Ahead of the match, The Daily Princetonian Sports staff gives their picks.

After a disastrous season, the Tigers will take the field for the final time on Saturday in a senior day matchup against the Penn Quakers. Ahead of the match, The Daily Princetonian Sports staff gives their picks.

Offensive prowess proves insufficient as Princeton Football falls to Yale 42–28

The Tigers head into their final game against Penn at the bottom of the Ivy League and will stay there regardless of the result.

The Tigers head into their final game against Penn at the bottom of the Ivy League and will stay there regardless of the result.

Football comes up short 26–17 against Dartmouth despite second half rally

The Tigers ultimately didn’t have enough to overcome Dartmouth home at the Princeton Stadium. They face Yale next Saturday in New Haven.

The Tigers ultimately didn’t have enough to overcome Dartmouth home at the Princeton Stadium. They face Yale next Saturday in New Haven.

Staff Picks: Princeton Football vs Dartmouth

After successive defeats to Harvard and Cornell, the Tigers look to right the ship against Dartmouth in a Friday night matchup. The Big Green are currently tied for first in the Ivy League standings.

After successive defeats to Harvard and Cornell, the Tigers look to right the ship against Dartmouth in a Friday night matchup. The Big Green are currently tied for first in the Ivy League standings.

Football routed by Cornell on Homecoming weekend, 49–35

The Tigers scored 21 unanswered points to end the game, but the comeback effort fell short in a 49–35 defeat to the Big Red on Saturday afternoon. The loss to the Big Red marked the first time the Tigers have fallen to Cornell since 2017.

The Tigers scored 21 unanswered points to end the game, but the comeback effort fell short in a 49–35 defeat to the Big Red on Saturday afternoon. The loss to the Big Red marked the first time the Tigers have fallen to Cornell since 2017.

Staff Picks: Princeton Football vs Cornell

Coming off a blowout loss on the road at Harvard, Princeton football will look to rebound back at home in a Homecoming matchup against Cornell.

Coming off a blowout loss on the road at Harvard, Princeton football will look to rebound back at home in a Homecoming matchup against Cornell.

Hopes of a bonfire extinguished as Princeton football falls to Harvard 45–13

A loss against Harvard sees any chance of a bonfire lost as Princeton football continues a disappointing campaign so far this season.

A loss against Harvard sees any chance of a bonfire lost as Princeton football continues a disappointing campaign so far this season.

By the numbers: Pool records broken and gridiron standouts

The Tigers won over two-thirds of their opportunities these past two weeks, including new records in the pool in California and milestones for volleyball and field hockey.

The Tigers won over two-thirds of their opportunities these past two weeks, including new records in the pool in California and milestones for volleyball and field hockey.

Staff Picks: Princeton football at Harvard

In their matchup against the Harvard Crimson this weekend, the Tigers hope to recreate their success from last week and steal a win on the road. Our Sports staff offer their picks on the upcoming game.

In their matchup against the Harvard Crimson this weekend, the Tigers hope to recreate their success from last week and steal a win on the road. Our Sports staff offer their picks on the upcoming game.

Defensive display gives Princeton football 29–17 victory against Brown

After two consecutive losses, five turnovers by the Tigers helped secure their first Ivy League victory against Brown, 29–17.

After two consecutive losses, five turnovers by the Tigers helped secure their first Ivy League victory against Brown, 29–17.

No. 7 Mercer forces six turnovers in 34–7 rout of Princeton

With the loss to Mercer fueled by turnovers and interceptions, Princeton football marks its worst start in 13 years. The Tigers last started 1–3 in 2011, when Princeton finish seventh in the Ivy League with a 1–9 record.

With the loss to Mercer fueled by turnovers and interceptions, Princeton football marks its worst start in 13 years. The Tigers last started 1–3 in 2011, when Princeton finish seventh in the Ivy League with a 1–9 record.

Staff Picks: Princeton Football at Mercer

In their matchup against the Mercer Bears this weekend, the Tigers need to recalibrate their play to deliver a victory following a string of shaky performances. Our Sports staff offer their picks on the upcoming game.

In their matchup against the Mercer Bears this weekend, the Tigers need to recalibrate their play to deliver a victory following a string of shaky performances. Our Sports staff offer their picks on the upcoming game.

Second-half collapse dooms football in 34–17 loss to Columbia, start to Ivy League play

Princeton’s football team suffered a 34-17 loss to Columbia amid injuries and offensive struggles, ending their winning streak against the Lions.

Princeton’s football team suffered a 34-17 loss to Columbia amid injuries and offensive struggles, ending their winning streak against the Lions.

By The Numbers: Road warriors and record breakers propel Tigers to success

This week in Princeton Athletics, women’s golf set a program record and football secured a dominant win, contributing to a strong 69 percent overall win rate for the Tigers.

This week in Princeton Athletics, women’s golf set a program record and football secured a dominant win, contributing to a strong 69 percent overall win rate for the Tigers.

Staff Picks: Men’s Football at Columbia

The Daily Princetonian Sports staff provides their picks for Friday's matchup against Columbia, Princeton football's Ivy opener for the season.

Princeton football dominates on defense in 30–13 win over Howard

Coming off last weekend’s rough loss to Lehigh, Princeton made a statement against Howard before their Ivy League schedule gets underway next week.

Coming off last weekend’s rough loss to Lehigh, Princeton made a statement against Howard before their Ivy League schedule gets underway next week.