WORCESTER, Mass. – Holy Cross director of athletics Nathan Pine and head football coach Tom Gilmore announced an updated 2017 football schedule for the Crusaders. The slate will feature five home games at Fitton Field, along with Holy Cross' first game against a Football Bowl Subdivision opponent since the 2002 season.
“We have put together a very exciting and competitive football schedule for the 2017 season that I'm confident our student-athletes and fans will enjoy,” said Pine. “The addition of football scholarships in 2013 has given Holy Cross the ability to play more games against Football Bowl Subdivision opponents on the biggest stage, and we look forward to beginning that new era at UConn. We will also face a number of traditional rivals and tough regional opponents in our 2017 non-conference schedule, along with our Patriot League lineup. Additionally, I am pleased to release the future football schedules through the 2021 season at this time so that our fans can make plans to support the Crusaders in our exciting future matchups.”
In addition to the 2017 season-opening game at Connecticut, the Crusaders will also play non-conference games at home against New Hampshire and Monmouth and on the road at Dartmouth and Yale. In Patriot League competition, Holy Cross will play host to Colgate, Georgetown and Lafayette, while traveling to Bucknell, Fordham and Lehigh.
| 2017 HOLY CROSS FOOTBALL SCHEDULE |
|---|
| Date | Opponent | Location |
|---|
| Aug. 31 |
at Connecticut |
Rentschler Field, East Hartford, Conn. |
| Sept. 9 |
at Bucknell * |
Christy Mathewson-Memorial Stadium, Lewisburg, Pa. |
| Sept. 16 |
New Hampshire |
Fitton Field, Worcester, Mass. |
| Sept. 23 |
at Dartmouth |
Memorial Field, Hanover, N.H. |
| Sept. 30 |
Lafayette * |
Fitton Field, Worcester, Mass. |
| Oct. 7 |
Monmouth |
Fitton Field, Worcester, Mass. |
| Oct. 14 |
at Yale |
Yale Bowl, New Haven, Conn. |
| Oct. 21 |
Colgate * |
Fitton Field, Worcester, Mass. |
| Oct. 28 |
Georgetown * |
Fitton Field, Worcester, Mass. |
| Nov. 4 |
at Fordham * |
Jack Coffey Field, Bronx, N.Y. |
| Nov. 11 |
at Lehigh * |
Goodman Stadium, Bethlehem, Pa. |
INTO THE FUTURE:
The contracted schedules for the 2018-2021 seasons have also been set. The Crusaders will be facing a number of challenging opponents in the years to come, including five home games at Fitton Field in each of the upcoming seasons. All of the future opponents are currently under contract, but dates and kickoff times are subject to change and will be updated accordingly. Here are some highlights of Holy Cross' schedules in the years ahead:
• In 2018, the Crusaders will face long-time rival Boston College for the first time since 1986, in addition to playing host to Yale for the first time since 2007.
• The 2019 slate includes two Football Bowl Subdivision opponents, with Holy Cross at both Syracuse and Navy.
• The 2020 campaign opens up with another visit to Boston College, the school the Crusaders have played more than any other opponent in school history.
• Holy Cross opens up the 2021 season with a game at Connecticut, while the home schedule includes a visit from Harvard.
Future Football Schedules
BE PART OF THE ACTION IN 2016:
The start of the 2016 season is less than two months away, and the excitement is already building on Mount St. James as Holy Cross gets ready to return to the gridiron! The Crusaders will be looking to bring home the Patriot League title and will play four action-packed games at Fitton Field this fall, against Harvard, Dartmouth, Lehigh and Bucknell. Season tickets can be purchased online at GoHolyCross.com/tickets or over the phone by calling 1-844-GOCROSS.
RAM-CRUSADER CUP AT YANKEE STADIUM:
Don't forget, tickets still remain for the 2016 Ram-Crusader Cup at Yankee Stadium on Nov. 12. Make sure not to miss out on your opportunity to see Holy Cross play at one of the world's most famous athletic venues, in what will truly be a memorable experience in New York City! Order your tickets online at GoHolyCross.com/tickets or over the phone by calling 1-844-GOCROSS.
