Harvard Football Achieves Historic No. 9 Ranking
Harvard football has dominated this season, winning all seven games by at least three touchdowns. Their strong performance in the Ivy League earned them the No. 9 spot in the latest Stats Perform FCS Top 25 rankings—the highest ranking in the program's history.
Poll Rankings and Recent Performance
This week, Harvard also ranked 13th in the AFCA FCS Coaches’ Poll, marking their best position in that poll since at least 2011. Their leap in both rankings came after a decisive 31-10 victory over Dartmouth on Saturday, improving their record to 7-0.
Current Standings in the Ivy League
- Harvard is the only undefeated team in the Ivy League.
- Rivals Yale and Penn both hold 5-2 records.
- Harvard has yet to play against Yale and Penn this season.
Upcoming Games and Playoff Eligibility
Penn will visit Harvard on November 15, followed by the 141st edition of “The Game” in New Haven in November.
This season marks the first time Ivy League teams are eligible for the FCS playoffs, adding significance to Harvard’s high ranking.
The Crimson aim to extend their winning streak to eight with an upcoming away game against Columbia on Friday night.
“Harvard football’s dominant run in the Ivy League was rewarded on Monday with the No. 9 spot in the latest Stats Perform FCS Top 25 rankings, the highest in program history.”
Amin Touri can be reached at [email protected].
Author’s Summary
Harvard football’s unbeaten streak and top-10 ranking highlight a historic season as Ivy League teams compete in the FCS playoffs for the first time.