Two esteemed academic institutions will face off against each other on the football field in the fall.

Harvard University announced its fall 2019 football schedule on January 2. The storied rivalry game against Yale is scheduled for November 23. However, another iconic match-up will take place a month earlier: the long-awaited game against Howard University.

The Battle of the Real HU 2.0 https://t.co/wimcslf3pl

— Kimberly (@KMGraced) January 9, 2019

The Ivy League institution will host the HBCU on October 5 in Cambridge, Massachusetts. According to the press release, the game marks the first meeting between the two.

HBCU Gameday writes Harvard concluded the 2018 season 6-4, while Howard finished the year 4-6. The site adds the last time both schools met was in 2016, during a game of college basketball.

News of the forthcoming game has already ignited trash talk from tweeters.

My friends are already hype about this Howard vs. Harvard game. Clearing my calendar because Boston ain’t ready for the #Bison this fall. #YouKnow

— Meagan Dawnavette (@Dawnavette) January 9, 2019

Harvard is going to beat Howard like drum in football

— Always move forward ! (@D_JSummers) January 7, 2019

Kick-off time and ticket information will be announced as the season draws near, per Harvard University Athletics. The game will be televised live on ESPN+.

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