Harvard–Yale football rivalry

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The Harvard–Yale football rivalry, also known as The Game, is an American college football match between the Crimson football team of Harvard University and the Bulldogs football team of Yale University. Though the winner does not take possession of a physical prize, the matchup is usually considered the most important and anticipated game of the year for both teams, regardless of their season records. The Game is scheduled annually as the last contest of the year for both teams. As the Ivy League did not participate in postseason play for football until 2025, The Game used to be the final scheduled outing for both teams' graduating seniors. Some years, the rivalry carries the additional significance of deciding the Ivy League championship. The weekend of The Game includes more than just the varsity matchup; the respective Yale residential college football teams compete against "sister" Harvard house teams the day before. The Game is third among most-played NCAA Division I football rivalries...

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