Football Faces No. 9/13 Harvard Under the Lights Friday
NEW YORK – Columbia football (1-6, 0-4 Ivy League) will play its final primetime game of the season against No. 9/13 Harvard (7-0, 4-0) on Friday night at Kraft Field.
Opening Drive
- Columbia returns home for the first of two consecutive home games, hosting Harvard on Friday.
- Three of Columbia's last four opponents have been ranked or receiving votes in the top-25 polls.
- Senior defensive end Justin Townsend leads the Ivy League with 9.5 tackles for loss.
- Friday night marks Columbia’s fourth and final night game of the season.
- The team aims to snap a five-game losing streak and earn their first Ivy League win of the season.
Postgame Notes – Yale
Yale secured a 24-10 victory over Columbia on Saturday by scoring twice in the third quarter.
- The Bulldogs achieved five sacks, while Columbia was hindered by 10 penalties.
- Starting quarterback Chase Goodwin returned after a three-game injury absence, completing 15 of 30 passes for 208 yards and one touchdown.
- Senior running back Lucas Bullock caught 78 yards, including a notable 69-yard gain in the second quarter.
- Defensively, linebacker Terell Battle and defensive back Jeremiah Douglas recorded career highs with 10 tackles each.
“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.”
Summary: Columbia football faces a tough challenge against top-ranked Harvard as they seek to end a losing streak and achieve their first Ivy League win while building on key recent individual performances.