Harvard Football Extends Undefeated Streak with Win over Columbia
Harvard secured a 31-14 victory against Columbia on Friday, maintaining their undefeated record this season. The Crimson have now won eight straight games, their best start since 2015, and remain perfect in Ivy League play at 5-0, a first since 2016.
Key Plays and Players
- Xaviah Bascon scored two rushing touchdowns, opening the game with a 1-yard run to complete a 10-play, 80-yard drive and adding another just before halftime.
- Seamus Gilmartin caught two touchdown passes from quarterback Jaden Craig, both in the second quarter.
- Harvard’s seven-game road winning streak is the longest active streak in the nation.
Game Summary
After Columbia's early missed field goal, their drives often ended prematurely through punts or turnovers. The Lions’ only touchdowns came late in the game, when quarterback Chase Goodwin connected with Titus Evans to score at the start of the fourth quarter. Columbia added another touchdown and a two-point conversion later but failed on an attempted onside kick.
“Bascon opened the scoring with a 1-yard rush to cap a 10-play, 80-yard scoring drive for the Crimson,” the report detailed.
“After a missed field goal on the opening drive for the Lions, every drive ended in either a punt, an interception, or the end of the half,” the summary noted.
Harvard’s dominance was clear throughout the match, showcasing their offensive and defensive strengths.
Author’s Summary
Harvard’s strong offensive execution and solid defense kept them unbeaten, extending their winning streak and solidifying their position at the top of the Ivy League.