Andrew Aurich has been named The Thomas Stephenson Family Head Coach for Harvard Football, becoming the fifth person to lead the Crimson since Ivy League play began in football in 1956. Aurich brings a diverse coaching background, with experience at the high-school, NCAA Division III, NCAA Division I (FCS, FBS) and NFL levels, including six seasons at Rutgers in the Big Ten Conference and an eight-season tenure at Princeton, where he held various coaching positions.

By the Numbers
  • Harvard football program went 8-2 (5-2 Ivy) in 2023
  • Rutgers won seven games in 2023, and defeated Miami (Fla.) in the Bad Boy Mowers Pinstripe Bowl
State of Play
  • Andrew Aurich named The Thomas Stephenson Family Head Coach for Harvard Football
  • Aurich brings coaching and recruiting experience from Rutgers, Princeton, and the NFL
  • He is known for his hard-nosed, focused mentality that is both caring and demanding
What's Next

Under Aurich's leadership, the future of Harvard Football is anticipated to reflect the same level of excellence on the field as the best academic institution in the world.

Bottom Line

Andrew Aurich's appointment as the head coach for Harvard Football ushers in a new era for the program, poised to benefit from his diverse coaching background and strong track record in college and NFL coaching.