Lafayette-Lehigh is the most played rivalry in college football as well as the longest running rivalry having been played every year since 1897. Due to the long running nature of the rivalry, there is a lot of animosity between the two schools making it one of the fiercest rivalries in college football. The Rivalry is a must-see for any football fan, and you won’t want to miss Lafayette take home the game ball, so make sure to get tickets to the Lafayette-Lehigh game.
The rivalry between Bucknell and Lafayette began in 1883 and has been an annual fixture since 1945. You’ll be in for a treat when these two Patriot League rivals square off, so don’t miss it when Bucknell comes to town.
Make sure to be in attendance when Lafayette takes on Penn. The longtime rivals have been playing since the Leopards’ inaugural season in 1882 making the Lafayette-Penn rivalry one of the oldest in college football history.
Lafayette Leopards Tailgate Guide
Atmosphere
Tailgating is a fun part of any Leopards game day meaning you’ll want to arrive early to get the most out of your trip to Easton, Pennsylvania. Fans from all over fill the parking lots outside Fisher Stadium before the game to drink, grill, and carouse with old friends. You’ll find a light and fun tailgating atmosphere at Lafayette making it an excellent place to fire up the grill and throw back a few beers before the game.
If you’re looking to experience Lafayette tailgating at its best, then make sure to attend either the homecoming game or The Rivalry. Both games have an incredibly festive feeling, and there is nothing better than seeing Lafayette take on their arch rivals, Lehigh.
Tailgating at a Leopards game is a fun experience for any FCS football fan, so get to Fisher Stadium early and enjoy all the festivities surrounding the pregame.
You won’t find a better time to attend a Lafayette football game than homecoming. Homecoming features a bunch of fun activities surrounding the game and is a can’t miss for any Lafayette student or alumni.
Where to tailgate
Parking LotsThose of you who are looking to tailgate before a Leopards game will want to do so in one of the designated parking lots. Whether it’s March Field, Pierce Street Lot, Hamilton Street Lot, or any other designated lot near Fisher Stadium, you’ll have a lot of fun tailgating before the game.
Alumni TailgateIf you want to tailgate but don’t want to go through the hassle of setting up a tailgate, then take part in the alumni tailgate. The alumni tailgate provides you with a buffet, drinks, and more making it a great way to pregame before a Leopards game.
Lafayette Leopards Stadium Guide
In Game
Lafayette may not be the first name you think of when it comes to college football. However, the Leopards are one of the most historic programs in the sport. Lafayette is part of the most played rivalry in college football and has taken home three national championships over the years, meaning you’ll get to see a storied program play when attending a game in Easton, Pennsylvania.
The Leopards illustrious history isn’t the only thing that makes attending a Lafayette football game a fun experience. The fans in Easton come out in high numbers to show their support for the team and cheer them on to victory. The stands are full of fans dressed in maroon, and the student section especially goes all out to root on the Leopards to victory.
When attending a Lafayette football game, you’ll also get to enjoy the performance of several great spirit groups. The pep band creates a lively atmosphere with their music, and the performances by both the cheerleaders and mascot are memorable as well.
Lafayette has a fantastic football history making a trip to Easton, Pennsylvania a must for any longtime college football fan.
Get to your seat early, so you don’t miss the Leopards entrance onto the field. The team runs through an inflatable leopard head accompanied by pyrotechnics creating quite the scene. The entrance works the crowd into a frenzy and is a can’t-miss part of any Lafayette game.
One of the unique things about attending a Lafayette game is the fact the school has a pep band rather than a marching band. The pep band still performs a halftime show though, so don’t worry as you’ll get your money's worth from the Lafayette band.
Enjoy the antics of The Leopard during the game. Lafayette’s mascot gets into all kinds of shenanigans throughout the game making him a fun part of your visit to Fisher Stadium.
Join the cheerleaders as they help propel the Leopards to victory with their cheers. The cheerleaders do a fantastic job of pumping up the crowd throughout the game making them a memorable part of any Leopards game.
Down the field we we swing in perfect trim
Behind the team we’ve played to win
And as we swing we sing a marching song;
And the song we sing is on the theme
Of Lafayette and of Her team.
We’ll swing the Chorus as we swing along.
Chorus
On, Lafayette! On Lafayette!
On, on to greater deeds, Lafayette,
Give, Lafayette! Give, Lafayette,
Give, give the best that’s in you
And hope for a vict’ry.
FIGHT! LAFAYETTE! FIGHT! LAFAYETTE!
Fight the fight and keep your heads unbowed;
Win, you’re victorious!
Lose, just as glorious!
Men of Lafayette, of you we sing.
FIGHT!
“Lafayette Alma Mater”
We’ll gather by the twilight’s glow
In front of old Pardee,
In all the world no other scene,
So fair, so dear to me.
O Lafayette, O Lafayette,
To thee our voices raise!
While loyal lips and loyal hearts
Unite to sing thy praise.
Chorus
We’ll gather by the twilight’s glow
In front of old Pardee,
In all the world no other scene,
So fair, so dear to me.
And future years shall not erase
These gems of mem’ry rare,
But oft we’ll live the scenes again,
Impressed so firmly there.
O Lafayette, O Lafayette,
O joyous college days!
E’re while these loyal hearts shall beat,
We’ve loyal lips to praise.
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