No. 9 Harvard Football Defeats Columbia 31-14 in Manhattan
In New York City, the No. 9 Harvard football team showcased its dominance by defeating the Columbia Lions 31-14 on Friday night. This victory improved Harvard's record to 8-0, marking the team's best start since 2015.
Game Highlights
- Star quarterback Jaden Craig threw two touchdown passes.
- Junior tight end Seamus Gilmartin recorded his second consecutive multi-touchdown game.
- Junior running back Xaviah Bascon ran for two touchdowns.
“This week was a challenging week, short week. A lot of people telling us how great we are in the media and to get the win and get out of here and play how we did in the first half, I'm just relieved and excited to get to the next one,” said Head Coach Andrew Aurich.
With their undefeated 8-0 start (5-0 in Ivy League play), the Crimson remain at the top of the Ivy League standings.
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Summary: Harvard football solidified its status as Ivy League leader with a commanding 31-14 win over Columbia, continuing its best season start since 2015.