Harvard Football: Harvard 31, Dartmouth 10
With quarterback Jaden Craig launching passes through the blustery stadium wind, Harvard secured a convincing 31-10 victory over Dartmouth, taking sole possession of first place in the Ivy League.
Game Highlights and Records
The Crimson improved to an undefeated 7-0 overall and 4-0 in Ivy play, while Dartmouth fell to 5-2 overall and 2-2 in the league. After the win, Harvard climbed three spots in the national Stats Performance Football Championship Series Poll to rank No. 43, with three games left to improve their standing.
Senior quarterback Jaden Craig threw four touchdown passes. His third touchdown pass, a nine-yard completion to sophomore tight end Logan Reaska in the fourth quarter, marked Craig’s 42nd career touchdown pass, breaking the previous Harvard record held by Neil Rose ’03.
Defensive Performance
The defense, led by junior linebacker Sean Line who made a game-high-tying 12 tackles, successfully contained Dartmouth’s offense. The Big Green offense was limited to just 261 total yards, with the usually strong rushing attack held to 61 yards.
“Harvard’s football team assumed sole possession of first place in the Ivy League by beating Dartmouth 31-10.”
“Craig’s 42nd touchdown pass broke the career touchdown pass record previously held by Neil Rose ’03.”
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Author’s summary: Harvard’s football team dominated Dartmouth 31-10 as quarterback Jaden Craig set a new school record, leading the undefeated Crimson to first place in the Ivy League.