Harvard 31, Dartmouth 10
Harvard Takes Sole Lead in Ivy League
On Saturday, Harvard’s football team claimed first place in the Ivy League standings with a decisive 31–10 win over Dartmouth. The victory kept the Crimson unbeaten, now standing at 7–0 overall and 4–0 in Ivy competition, while Dartmouth fell to 5–2 overall and 2–2 in conference play.
Craig Breaks School Record
Quarterback Jaden Craig delivered an exceptional performance, throwing four touchdown passes despite strong winds at the Stadium. His third touchdown, a nine-yard connection with sophomore tight end Logan Reaska in the fourth quarter, marked Craig’s 42nd career touchdown pass—surpassing the previous Harvard record set by Neil Rose in 2003.
With three games remaining, Craig has the chance to extend his new record even further.
Defense Dominates
The Crimson defense, anchored by junior linebacker Sean Line, effectively stifled Dartmouth’s typically dynamic offense. Line tallied a game-high 12 tackles as Harvard held Dartmouth to just 261 total yards and a mere 61 rushing yards.
"Craig whipped passes through the blustery Stadium wind like projectiles."
National Recognition
Following the victory, Harvard advanced three spots in the national Stats Performance Football Championship Series Poll, further elevating the team’s profile as it continues its undefeated season.
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Author’s summary: Harvard’s unbeaten football team secured the Ivy League lead as quarterback Jaden Craig broke the school’s career touchdown record and powered the Crimson past Dartmouth.