Football Faces No. 9/13 Harvard Under the Lights Friday
Game Preview
Columbia football (1-6, 0-4 Ivy League) will conclude its season's primetime schedule by hosting No. 9/13 Harvard (7-0, 4-0) on Friday night at Kraft Field. The game will be broadcast on ESPN2.
- This marks Columbia’s first of two consecutive home games.
- Three of Columbia’s last four opponents have been ranked or received votes in top-25 polls.
- Senior defensive end Justin Townsend leads the Ivy League with 9.5 tackles for loss.
- The Friday night contest is Columbia's fourth and final night game of the season.
- Columbia aims to snap a five-game losing streak and secure its first Ivy League win.
Postgame Notes — Yale
Yale defeated Columbia 24-10 by pulling away with two third-quarter scores.
- The Bulldogs recorded five sacks, while Columbia was affected by 10 penalties.
- Starting quarterback Chase Goodwin returned after a three-game injury absence, completing 15 of 30 passes for 208 yards and one touchdown.
- Senior running back Lucas Bullock gained 78 yards receiving, including a 69-yard catch in the second quarter.
- Defensively, linebacker Terell Battle and defensive back Jeremiah Douglas each posted career highs with 10 tackles.
“Yale broke open a tight contest with a pair of third-quarter scores to earn a 24-10 victory over the Columbia football team on Saturday.”
Author’s summary: Columbia faces a tough matchup with Harvard aiming to break a five-game losing streak, building on notable individual performances despite recent challenges.