Dartmouth Football Suffers Largest Defeat in a Decade at Harvard
In a crucial Ivy League game, Dartmouth football suffered a significant setback, falling 31-10 to Harvard University. The loss was marked by a sharp decline in performance during the fourth quarter.
Game Overview
On a chilly November Saturday outside Harvard Stadium, the Dartmouth Big Green players were visibly dejected. After the defeat, a group of defenders stood together in their jerseys, arms around each other, led by safety and team captain Sean Williams ’26, who urged his teammates to “Look ahead.”
“It is what it is,” said head coach Sammy McCorkle. “We didn’t play the game we wanted to. It's not the outcome we wanted.”
Early Game Challenges
Despite strong support from Dartmouth fans energized by tailgates, the team struggled from the start. The defense allowed Harvard to convert three third downs on their opening drive, quickly falling behind 7-0. Dartmouth’s offense was unable to respond effectively, resulting in a punt after only three plays on their first possession.
“We came out excited, ready to go, and we didn’t have a great start,” reflected starting quarterback Grayson Saunier ’27. “We can’t be inconsistent … This is the first time we went three-and-out on the first drive all year.”
Post-Game Reflection
After the game, the players gathered their belongings and headed back to the buses for the long journey home to Hanover, facing a tough loss that marked Dartmouth’s largest defeat in ten years.
Summary: Dartmouth’s 31-10 loss to Harvard was their worst in a decade, highlighted by early offensive struggles and a defensive breakdown in a key Ivy League matchup.