Between 1916 and 1956, Holy Cross played 21 football games at Fenway Park in Boston, Massachusetts, including the historic upset of #1-seeded Boston College in 1942. After nearly 70 years away, the Crusaders returned to Fenway to end their regular season against Patriot League opponent Georgetown University, cheered on by students, faculty, staff, family, friends and alumni.
Take a look back at the game through photos.
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The Holy Cross football team hosted Patriot League opponent Georgetown in the season finale at historic Fenway Park on November 22, 2025.
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The team suits up before the game in the Red Sox clubhouse — converted for football with additional lockers added.
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Fans enter Fenway Park when gates open before the game. 13,674 fans attended the Patriot League finale. (Photo by Colin McAllister '29)
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The team exits the clubhouse and heads to the field shortly before kickoff.
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The team prepares to take the field during the official team introductions. (Photo by Rob Branning/Holy Cross)
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Wide receiver Blake Youngblood '26 fires up the team after introductions. (Photo by Rob Branning/Holy Cross)
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Holy Cross President Vincent Rougeau sings the national anthem before the start of the game. (Photo by Eliza Phillips/Holy Cross)
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Team captains shake hands before kickoff.
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The sun sets over Boston during the first quarter of the final Patriot League game of the year between Holy Cross and Georgetown at Fenway Park. (Photo by Colin McAlister '29)
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Running back Nyeoti Punni '26 picks up a 16-yard rush on the opening possession to set up the Crusaders' first touchdown.
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Red Sox mascot Wally visited the Holy Cross Goodtime Marching Band during the second quarter.
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Defensive back Donovan Comestro '27 blocks a punt against Georgetown before linebacker Sam Boyer '26 jumped on the ball and rolled into the end zone for the 14-0 Crusader lead with 6:26 left before halftime. (Photo by Rob Branning/Holy Cross)
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Multiple big plays on on offense and defense gave the fans plenty to cheer about by the second half of the game. (Photo by Colin McAlister '29)
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Defensive back Eli Thompson '27 (#2) celebrates the first of two interceptions with teammate Cam Jones '27 (#1). (Photo by Eliza Phillips/Holy Cross)
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Play continued under darkening skies at Fenway, with the Crusaders up by 14 points.
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Defensive back Eli Thompson '27 tumbles into the end zone after returning an interception 90 yards for a 21-0 Holy Cross lead with 7:55 left in the third. (Photo by Rob Branning/Holy Cross)
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Holy Cross fans had plenty to cheer about with the team leading 28-7 at the start of the fourth quarter. (Photo by Colin McAlister '29)
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Head coach Dan Curran addresses his team after a 42-7 victory over Georgetown at Fenway Park. (Photo by Rob Branning/Holy Cross)
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Players react to a cheering crowd following the victory over Georgetown. (Photo by Rob Branning/Holy Cross)
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Players greet friends and family who traveled to Boston for the game. (Photo by Rob Branning/Holy Cross)
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Holy Cross football earned its first win at Fenway Park since 1956 and improved to 10-12 all-time at America's Most Beloved Ballpark.
