November 23, 2025
The community spirit of Rivalry Week
College football’s most-played rivalry doubles as one of Lafayette’s most beloved traditions. Before the Lafayette Leopards took on the Lehigh Mountain Hawks, the entire Lafayette community immersed itself in a week of cherished traditions and activities.
This week also brought the community together in big ways. Bring the Roar, Lafayette’s week-long fundraising challenge, set new records with 4,381 unique donors and over $1.5M raised for the College’s academic programs, co-curricular programs, the arts, and athletics.
“Rivalry Week is one of those traditions that showcases what is truly special about our Lafayette community. The celebrations throughout the week planned by our students, the record philanthropic investment, and the hundred of alumni, students, and community members coming together to support our team is truly inspiring,” said President Nicole Hurd. “What a powerful reminder during this Bicentennial that this is our moment. There truly are great things ahead for Lafayette.”
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Video by Olivia Giralico and JaQuan Alston
Banner Making
Students gathered in Farinon College Center to create Rivalry banners to display throughout campus and College Hill.
Quad Lighting
At this annual College tradition, the Lafayette College community gathered to watch the lighting of the Quad, enjoying hot beverages, crafts, and special performances.
SMAC the Car
Rivalry Week was in full swing as Student Movement Against Cancer (SMAC) and Lafayette Activities Forum (LAF) held the annual SMAC the Lehigh car event. The event also featured food trucks and rivalry merchandise.
Pard-y at Practice
This event included food, giveaways, activities, and more.
The Rivalry Game
Lafayette’s undefeated conference season came to an end on Saturday when No. 4 Lehigh beat the No. 24 Leopards 42-32 in front of a sellout crowd in the 161st meeting of college football’s most-played rivalry.
The Leopards still hold an 82-74-5 lead in the all-time series which began in 1884.
