Harvard Football: Harvard 31, Dartmouth 10
With quarterback Jaden Craig throwing precise passes through the windy stadium, Harvard's football team secured a convincing 31-10 victory over Dartmouth. This win put the Crimson alone in first place in the Ivy League standings.
Season and Rankings
- Harvard's record improved to 7-0 overall and 4-0 in Ivy League play.
- Dartmouth fell to 5-2 overall and 2-2 in the league.
- After the game, Harvard climbed three spots in the national Stats Performance Football Championship Series Poll, currently ranked No. 43.
Record-Breaking Performance
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, was his 42nd career touchdown pass for Harvard. This broke the previous school record held by Neil Rose ’03.
Defensive Highlights
The defense played a crucial role, with junior linebacker Sean Line tying the game-high with 12 tackles. The team limited Dartmouth’s offense to just 261 total yards and held their strong rushing attack to 61 yards.
“Jaden Craig, a senior, threw four touchdown passes. His third, a nine-yarder to sophomore tight end Logan Reaska in the fourth quarter, was Craig’s 42nd for Harvard, breaking the career touchdown pass record previously held by Neil Rose ’03.”
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Summary: Harvard's football team secured a clear victory over Dartmouth, boosted by Jaden Craig's record-breaking touchdown passes and a stout defensive effort, propelling the Crimson to sole first place in the Ivy League.