Dive into Lehigh-Lafayette Rivalry Week, a celebration of the most-played college football rivalry! 

For 158 games, Lehigh has met Lafayette on the football field. The 159th game is upon us, and we're celebrating the people and traditions built around it.

 


 

Ready, Set, Bed Races!

40 teams entered, but only one could be crowned Bed Races champion! The Association of Student Alumni (ASA) and the campus community continued the Rivalry Week tradition and raced down a closed Packer Avenue.

Lehigh University's marching band performs inside of the Alumni Memorial Building atrium and stairwell.

In This Image: The Marching 97 takes over Alumni Memorial Hall during the Eco-Flame.

Eric Steckel and Juan Montero stand at midfield of Goodman Stadium.

In This Image: Meet the unsung heroes who prep the field for the rivalry game, Eric Steckel and Juan Montero.

One team of Lehigh students race their bed-shaped cars down Packer Avenue with a crowd of spectators cheering in the background.

In This Image: Bed Races 2023

Lehigh University's marching band performs during a lecture as students watch.

In This Image: The Marching 97 and Lehigh University Cheerleaders takeover campus for the annual Eco-Flame.

Lehigh-Lafaytte bedsheet reading "Laf uses ChatGPT to do their homework"

In This Image: Lehigh-Lafayette 2023 Bedsheets

Eric Steckel painting the Lehigh University Athletics logo at midfield of Goodman Stadium.

In This Image: Eric Steckel has dedicated an impressive 27 years to ensuring that the field reflects the pride and passion of this historic rivalry.

Lehigh Racing Team students stand at the starting line of Bed Races on Packer Avenue with a race car they built.

In This Image: Lehigh Racing prepares to push their car during the Bed Races.

Lehigh University's marching band performances inside Linderman Library.

In This Image: The Eco-Flame rolls into the lobby of Linderman Library.

Lehigh-Lafaytte bedsheet reading "Lehigh is Laf's Roman Empire"

In This Image: Lehigh-Lafayette 2023 Bedsheets

Juan Montero paints the white yard marker on the football field of Goodman Stadium.

In This Image: For 27 incredible years, Juan Montero has been painting the field at Goodman Stadium.

Two groups of Lehigh students race their bed-shaped cars down Packer Avenue with a crowd of spectators cheering in the background.

In This Image: Bed Races 2023

Lehigh-Lafaytte bedsheet reading "Laf thinks Lehigh Connects is a dating app"

In This Image: Lehigh-Lafayette 2023 Bedsheets

Lehigh University marching band and cheerleaders pose for a group photo on the entrance steps of Linderman Library.

In This Image: The Marching 97 and Lehigh Cheerleaders during Eco-Flame!

An endzone view of Goodman Stadium field and stands.

In This Image: Eric and Juan's paint sprayers tell a tale of dedication, loyalty, and the timeless spirit of the game.

Five students in matching pajamas posed for a photos in their bed-shaped racing car while on Packer Avenue at night.

In This Image: Bed Races 2023

Lehigh-Lafaytte bedsheet reading "Laf drinks hot pack water"

In This Image: Lehigh-Lafayette 2023 Bedsheets

Students watch Lehigh University's marching band performances on the desks of a classroom in the Business Innovation Building.

In This Image: The Marching 97 performs the annual Eco-Flame in the new Business Innovation Building.

The grounds crew mows the grass around Goodman Stadium.

In This Image: Clemente Ramirez has devoted an impressive 12 years to keeping the grass beautiful and ready for one of the most anticipated matchups in college football.

The blur of motion is visible as two bed-shaped racing cars are pushed down the street by students.

In This Image: Bed Races 2023

Lehigh-Lafaytte bedsheet reading "Laf doesn't have Chief Schiffer"

In This Image: Lehigh-Lafayette 2023 Bedsheets

All Things Rivalry

GO LEHIGH

Chris wears a Lehigh beanie and hoodie while his twin Michael wears a Lafayette hoodie.

Rivalry Twins

One stands with Lehigh. One stands with Lafayette. Their unique approach to watching the game makes them family.

Close up of hands toasting two brown mugs of coffee with froth and cinnamon

A Brown and White Energy Boost from the Lehigh Coffee Club

Energize your morning with a brown-and-white-inspired caffeine boost courtesy of the Lehigh Coffee Club — a delicious kickoff to Rivalry 159.

Greg, Mickey, Thomas, and Lisa Seward at the 118th Rivalry

The Seward Family: A Rivalry Tradition

The Seward family includes four generations of alumni and three 50-Game Club members!

Three football players (numbers 77, 56, and 66) stand shoulder-to-shoulder on the field in a friendly camera-facing pose.

Rivalry and Resiliency

Seniors Jack Kempsey ’23, George Padezanin ’24, and Jackson Wiles ’24 talk about athletics and academics, their resilient team spirit, and the magic of Rivalry.

Professor and student stand in front of math model drawn on chalk board

Odds in Our Favor

Math professor looks at Rivalry data to predict results.