‘The Rivalry’ Hits New York

Longstanding rivals Lehigh and Lafayette are about to make college football history.

On Saturday, Nov. 22, the Mountain Hawks and the Leopards will clash at New York’s Yankee Stadium, resuming their annual football grudge match on one of the biggest stages in American sports.

But while every meeting of the series known simply as ‘The Rivalry’ is important, this year’s clash will carry extra weight. That’s because Saturday’s game will mark the 150th playing of the series, which is the single most played rivalry in all of college football.

In fact, entering this season, the Mountain Hawks and the Leopards had played 19 more times than Harvard had played Yale, 32 more times than Auburn had played Georgia, 35 more times than Navy had played Army and 39 more times than Ohio State had played Michigan. In a sport built on rivalry, in other words, The Rivalry is truly without compare.

This year’s game is completely sold out, which means a crowd of nearly 50,000 will be on hand as Lehigh and Lafayette look to end their season in the best way possible—with a win over their historic archrival. The game will also be broadcast to a nationwide audience on the CBS Sports Network.

For those who are attending the game, or those who are going to be watching from home or along with their fellow Lehigh alumni all over the globe, this page will provide everything you need to know about Saturday’s big game, the weekend of events that will surround it, the history of the game and more. Check back here all week for updates.

Go Lehigh! Beat Lafayette.

ABOUT ‘THE RIVALRY’

Official Lehigh-Lafayette Game Preview from Lehigh Athletics
Lehigh-Lafayette History
‘The Rivalry of Rivalries,’ Lehigh Bulletin cover story, Fall 2014
Lehigh-Lafayette Highlights and Memories
Looking Back on ‘Rivalry 100’

GAMEDAY INFORMATION

Kickoff is set for 3:30 p.m. and the gates to Yankee Stadium will open at 1 p.m. There are no areas where traditional tailgating can take place outside the stadium, but there will be a variety of food and drink options available for fans as soon as the gates open. Fans can also watch the teams warm up for the game and enjoy video content from the many screens located throughout the stadium. For more info, see the links below:

Gameday FAQ
Yankee Stadium Info
Mass Transit Info

'THE RIVALRY' IN THE NEWS

For 150th Meeting, Lehigh and Lafayette Think Big: Yankee Stadium (The New York Times)
Lehigh vs. Lafayette: 'The Rivalry' (CBS Sports.com)
Lehigh vs. Lafayette: 150 Years in the Making (Campus Insiders)
'The Rivalry' Reaches 150 (National Public Radio's Only A Game)
A half-century later, Lehigh-Lafayette Rivals, best friends, will take the football field once again (Allentown Morning Call)

WEEKEND EVENTS

Though Saturday’s football game may be the centerpiece, it’s not the only big event of the weekend. Lehigh will be hosting a series of events all around the city all weekend long—from a Lehigh Choral Arts presentation at Carnegie Hall to academic events to a pre-game rally featuring Earth, Wind & Fire.

Complete Weekend Events Calendar
Lehigh Welcome Center at the New York Marriott Marquis
Choral Arts Ticket Info
Rivalry 150 Merchandise

SOCIAL MEDIA

Follow all of the excitement of The Rivalry by using the hashtag #Rivalry150, and join in the conversation by checking out our Rivalry 150 social media grid, which can be accessed at the Rivalry 150 website. Also be sure to follow these Lehigh accounts:

Lehigh University official: @LehighU
Lehigh Athletics: @LehighSports
Lehigh Football: @LehighFootball

SUPPORT LEHIGH

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