Columbia Football Faces No. 9/13 Harvard Under the Lights Friday
NEW YORK – Columbia football (1-6, 0-4) will play its final primetime game of the season when it hosts No. 9/13 Harvard (7-0, 4-0) on Friday night at Kraft Field. The game will be broadcast on ESPN2.
Opening Drive
- Columbia returns home for the first of two consecutive home games, welcoming Harvard.
- Three of Columbia's last four opponents have been ranked or receiving votes in top-25 polls.
- Senior defensive end Justin Townsend leads the Ivy League in tackles for loss with 9.5.
- This marks Columbia's fourth and final night game of the season.
- The team aims to snap a five-game losing streak.
- Columbia looks for its first Ivy League win this season.
Postgame Notes – Yale
Yale secured a 24-10 victory over Columbia on Saturday after pulling ahead with two third-quarter scores.
- The Bulldogs recorded five sacks.
- Columbia was hindered by 10 penalties during the game.
- Starting quarterback Chase Goodwin returned from injury, completing 15 of 30 passes for 208 yards and a touchdown.
- Senior running back Lucas Bullock caught 78 of those yards, including a 69-yard gain in the second quarter.
- Linebacker Terell Battle and defensive back Jeremiah Douglas each had standout performances with career-highs of 10 tackles.
“Starting quarterback Chase Goodwin returned after missing the previous three games due to injury and completed 15-of-30 passes for 208 yards and a touchdown.”
Author's summary: Columbia football prepares for a crucial primetime showdown with Harvard while recovering from a recent challenging loss to Yale, highlighted by strong individual performances despite setbacks.