Holy Cross faces Lehigh in season-opening football matchup

Holy Cross football opens its season against Lehigh, the defending Patriot League champions, on August 29 at Fitton Field. This game marks the earliest season opener in Holy Cross history and holds significant stakes as the team looks to improve on a disappointing 3-9 finish last year. The Crusaders will showcase a roster with 33 new players, including 15 transfers, and are expected to perform better offensively after averaging just 20.5 points per game last season. Lehigh, coming off a perfect regular season, features Senior running back Luke Yoder, who was the 2025 Patriot League Offensive Player of the Year. Holy Cross coach Dan Curran emphasized the importance of stopping Lehigh's run game to create opportunities for their offense.

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