Third-Quarter Surge Not Enough in Loss at No. 12/15 Harvard
The Dartmouth football team mounted a strong third-quarter comeback, outscoring No. 12/15 Harvard 10-0 to re-enter contention, but ultimately fell short as Harvard regained control in the fourth quarter.
Game Highlights
- Harvard led 17-10 with 3:53 remaining in the third quarter.
- Dartmouth scored a 1-yard run by Grayson Saunier, followed by Owen Zalc's successful kick.
- Owen Zalc also contributed a 46-yard field goal for Dartmouth.
- Harvard's Jaden Craig connected with Seamus Gilmartin for a 14-yard touchdown pass, followed by Kieran Corr's kick.
- Brady Blackburn made a 74-yard touchdown reception from Jaden Craig with Corr's extra point.
- Kieran Corr scored a 38-yard field goal during a sustained Harvard drive.
- Logan Reaska caught a 14-yard touchdown pass from Jaden Craig, with Corr adding the kick.
Notable Plays and Time of Possession
13 plays, 71 yards, time of possession: 5:36 – Harvard touchdown by Gilmartin.
3 plays, 75 yards, time of possession: 0:57 – Harvard touchdown by Blackburn.
12 plays, 75 yards, time of possession: 6:27 – Corr's 38-yard field goal.
12 plays, 75 yards, time of possession: 5:28 – Dartmouth touchdown by Saunier.
10 plays, 24 yards, time of possession: 4:16 – Dartmouth field goal by Zalc.
11 plays, 79 yards, time of possession: 5:58 – Harvard touchdown by Reaska.
Despite Dartmouth's determined efforts in the third quarter, Harvard's balanced offensive attack and sustained drives secured their victory.
Photography and live updates captured spirited moments of the game, rallying Go Big Green fans in The Woods.
Author's Summary
Dartmouth's late surge demonstrated resilience, but Harvard's consistent offensive execution ultimately decided the tightly contested football game.