Lehigh players celebrate their win in a Patriot League battle against Lafayette at Lehigh’s Goodman Stadium during the 160th edition of college footballs most-played rivalry on Saturday. The Mountain Hawks beat the Leopards 38-14. (Douglas Kilpatrick/Special to the Morning Call)

Expert recap and game analysis of the Lehigh Mountain Hawks vs. Lafayette Leopards NCAAF game from November 23, 2024 on ESPN.

It’s been more than 135 years since the first Lafayette vs. Lehigh football game. Here are key moments from their rivalry and an all-time history of the series.

Completing one of the most remarkable one-year turnarounds in school history, Lehigh beat rival Lafayette 38-14 Saturday before a sellout crowd of 15,097 at Goodman Stadium to win take the 160th edition of college football’s most-played rivalry, and perhaps, more importantly, win the Patriot League title.

Lehigh football had not had a winning season since 2016. he Mountain Hawks were 4-18 in the seasons before 2024. That all changed this year and they are Patriot League champions. Lehigh beat Lafayette 38-14 on Saturday ot clinch the title and an 8-3 year overall.

Lehigh fans tear down the goalpost at Goodman Stadium to celebrate the football team’s win over Lafayette. They then carried it miles before tossing it in the Lehigh River.