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Villanova University football qualified for the FCS playoffs three times in the last four years. (Photo courtesy of Villanova University Athletics)

Villanova to join Patriot League football

By Dan Sullivan, Sports Editor June 18, 2025

Villanova University will join the Patriot League for football in the 2026 season, part of a wave of league expansion that includes the University of Richmond this fall and the College of William &...

The field hockey team captured its second Patriot League title in 2024. (Photo by Rick Smith for GoLeopards)

Lafayette athletics 2024-25 in review

By Grace Sanborn, Sports Editor May 9, 2025

Another year is in the books for Lafayette College athletics. As I prepare to sign off as sports editor, I want to take the time to reflect on the successes, championships and challenges the Leopards have...

Senior Saiku White will try out for the Denver Broncos at the team's rookie minicamp from May 8-11. (Photo by Hana Ishihara for GoLeopards)

Senior defensive back to compete for NFL roster spot

By Dan Sullivan, Assistant Sports Editor May 2, 2025

After four seasons of donning the Maroon and White, senior Saiku White has found an opportunity to play football at the next level. The FCS All-America First Team Defense and two-time All-Patriot League...

The College of William & Mary finished its 2024 football season with a 7-5 record. (Photo courtesy of W&M Athletics)

William & Mary set to join Patriot League football

By Benjamin White, Assistant Sports Editor May 2, 2025

The College of William & Mary will be joining the Patriot League as an associate member for football beginning in the 2026 football season. With the University of Richmond set to join Patriot League...

Incoming freshman defensive back Christian Watson came up with an interception in the football team's spring showcase on Saturday. (Photo by Rick Smith for GoLeopards)

Football team shows promise at spring showcase

By Dan Sullivan, Assistant Sports Editor May 2, 2025

The football team concluded its spring season with the annual Maroon-White Spring Showcase on Saturday afternoon. The rain-filled, 90-minute practice at Fisher Stadium featured 10 different periods, including...

Name, image and likeness deals in recent years have upended the financial operations of college football. (Photo by Rick Smith for GoLeopards)

Transfer portal shakes up football roster

By Dan Sullivan, Assistant Sports Editor February 7, 2025

Following a tumultuous season that saw the football team finish fifth in the Patriot League, the Leopards will undergo a significant roster turnover as nine former Leopards have entered the transfer portal.  According...

The football team is already preparing for the 2025 season.

Football adds 21 new players on National Signing Day

By Dan Sullivan, Assistant Sports Editor February 7, 2025

The next batch of Leopards has officially been welcomed to the football program as 21 new players signed their letters of intent to join the roster on National Signing Day on Wednesday. The team’s...

The football team's two-game Rivalry winning streak was snapped on Saturday.

Football falters in 160th Rivalry game

By Grace Sanborn and Dan Sullivan November 23, 2024

A Patriot League champion was crowned at the end of the Lafayette-Lehigh Rivalry game for the second consecutive year. But instead of the Leopards, it was the Mountain Hawks who lifted the Patriot League...

Sophomore running back Troy Bruce bursts through a hole in the Stonehill defense. (Photo by Rick Smith for GoLeopards)

Football stomps Stonehill in Senior Day showing

By Dan Sullivan, Staff Writer November 22, 2024

A fierce rushing attack with five touchdowns on the ground propelled the football team to a Senior Day blowout victory against out-of-conference opponent Stonehill, winning 42-10 on Saturday. The win guaranteed...

The football team has the experience and capability to win the 160th Rivalry Game on Saturday. (Photo by Rick Smith for GoLeopards)

Why Lafayette will win the 160th Rivalry Game

By Grace Sanborn, Sports Editor November 22, 2024

Lafayette College will win the 160th Rivalry Game on Saturday, as the Leopards look to notch three consecutive victories under head coach John Troxell and 83 all-time wins against Lehigh University. Despite...

Lehigh comes into the rivalry matchup at 4-1 in the Patriot League, with a chance to take the conference championship. (Photo courtesy of Lehigh University Athletics)

Why Lehigh will win the 160th Rivalry Game

By Eddie Fuhrer, Managing Editor of Data Analytics for The Brown and White November 22, 2024

I’ll admit it: I lied. Last year, I predicted that Lehigh would pull out a narrow win. Did I really think that? Absolutely not. The 2023 Mountain Hawks closely resembled the team over the past...

Easton High School leads the all-time series 67-44-5 against Phillipsburg High School heading into this year's rivalry matchup. (Photo courtesy of Chris Taverner '25)

‘The rivalry will never leave you’

By Grace Sanborn, Sports Editor November 22, 2024

As Lafayette College and Lehigh University prepare to compete in the 160th Rivalry Game this year, another storied Lehigh Valley rivalry is heating up: the Easton-Phillipsburg high school showdown. “It...

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