Football

Princeton dominates Stetson in first home game since 2019

The game was the Tigers’ first at Powers Field since Nov. 16, 2019, which was a tough 51–14 loss against Yale.

The game was the Tigers’ first at Powers Field since Nov. 16, 2019, which was a tough 51–14 loss against Yale.

Princeton football cruises against Lehigh, opening season with a 32–0 win

In their first game since November 2019, Princeton football dominated defensively en route to a 32–0 victory over the Lehigh Mountain Hawks in Bethlehem, PA. 

Tiger Time-Out: Collin Eaddy ’22

In our first edition of Tiger Time-Out, running back Collin Eaddy '22 discusses his decision to take a leave of absence, his current job, his path to Princeton football, and his strong relationship with his coach.

Senior quarterback Kevin Davidson signs with Cleveland Browns

Senior captain and quarterback Kevin Davidson will sign with the Cleveland Browns as an undrafted free agent, NFL Network reporter Tom Pelissero reported Saturday night.

From Ivy League champion to Super Bowl champion, John Lovett ’19 is making his mark

John Lovett ’19, the first ever Princeton football player to win the Bushnell Cup twice, won the Ivy League championship in 2018. After signing with the Kansas City Chiefs last year as an undrafted free agent, he is now a Super Bowl champion.

Princeton joins B1G Ten to force football game against Rutgers

In a stunning turn of events more shocking than the Dallas Cowboys coaching search, Princeton has agreed in principle to join the B1G Ten Conference, leaving their Ivy League roots behind. The move, set to occur beginning next year, will force Rutgers to play the Tigers every season.

Princeton football finishes season with 28–7 win over Penn

After two consecutive losses put a damper on a season with a 7–0 start, Princeton football (8–2, 5–2 Ivy) managed to finish the year the way it wanted. On Saturday in Philadelphia, the Tigers scored 28 unanswered points and rushed for 283 yards to win 28–7 over rival Penn (5–5, 3–4 Ivy).

‘Building Monsters’: Football, food, and fitness at Princeton

On Princeton’s biggest eaters sweatshirts, sweatpants, backpacks, and hats are emblazoned two words: Princeton Football. Football players commit themselves to the team’s grueling practice and game schedule; they are expected as well to change their bodies for the good of the game. How do Princeton’s football players manage to pack on the pounds without sacrificing the fitness and dexterity that allowed them to play at the University in the first place? 

Princeton football crushed 51–14 by Yale

Princeton football suffered its worst loss since 2014 on Saturday, falling 51–14 to Yale.

Princeton football looks to bounce back against Yale on Senior Day

After picking up its first loss of the season, Princeton football will face another tough test in Yale

"Brotherhood": Scenes from the stands at Yankee Stadium

If the hundreds of students who flocked to Saturday’s game at Yankee Stadium did so to escape the routine of campus life, the hundreds of former football players who made the trip did so to relive it. They brought with them wives, husbands, children, grandchildren, friends — all of whom spent the day celebrating what former captain and nose guard Jeff Urbany ’84 called the “unbelievable brotherhood” that is Princeton football.

17-game win streak ends as Princeton football falls to Dartmouth at Yankee Stadium

On Saturday, Princeton lost for the first time in nearly two years, falling 27–10 to Dartmouth at Yankee Stadium.

Princeton football prepares to play Dartmouth in clash of unbeaten teams

Princeton football will play Dartmouth at Yankee Stadium on Saturday, in a game scheduled before anyone could envision both teams entering undefeated.

Princeton football beats Cornell, sets up battle of unbeatens against Dartmouth

A strong defensive effort at Cornell helped Princeton football win its 17th consecutive game Friday night, setting up a battle of 7–0 teams next week at Yankee Stadium.

Three takeaways from Princeton football's win over Harvard

How Princeton’s ability to generate turnovers may have won them the game, and two other takeaways from Princeton’s win over Harvard.

Princeton football rallies in second half to beat Harvard, remain undefeated

Three interceptions and 20 second-half points helped Princeton defeat Harvard on homecoming weekend.

Princeton football faces tough homecoming test against Harvard

No. 13 Princeton football’s (5–0, 2–0 Ivy) 15-game winning streak and unbeaten 2019 record will be put to the test Saturday afternoon, as the Harvard Crimson (4–1, 2–0 Ivy) travel to New Jersey for Princeton’s homecoming game.

From the Archives: Tigers nip Green 13–6, Kaz’s runs clinch win

From the archives is this original article that was originally published Nov. 27, 1950, after Princeton beat Dartmouth to finish undefeated. Some polls had Princeton as national champions — the last time Princeton could claim a national championship in football.

Fifty-one first-half points propel Princeton football to win over Brown

Princeton football put up big numbers in the first half to beat Brown 65–22, extending its winning streak to 15.

Princeton football looks to continue defensive dominance against Brown, former Tiger OC James Perry

Princeton football will look to extend its 14 game winning streak against a Brown team coached by former Princeton offensive coordinator James Perry