Harvard Football Reaches No. 9 in FCS Poll
Harvard football has made a historic leap, securing the No. 9 spot in the latest Stats Perform FCS Top 25 rankings, the highest position ever achieved by the program. The Crimson continue their dominant performance in the Ivy League, winning all seven of their games by at least three touchdowns.
Top Rankings and Key Wins
This week, Harvard also ranked 13th in the AFCA FCS Coaches’ Poll, marking their best placement there since at least 2011. The team’s undefeated 7-0 record was cemented after a commanding 31-10 victory over Dartmouth on Saturday.
Standings in the Ivy League
Harvard remains the sole unbeaten team in the Ivy League, while archrivals Yale and Penn hold records of 5-2. The Crimson have not yet faced either team, with Penn set to visit Harvard on November 15, followed by the 141st edition of “The Game” against Yale in New Haven on November 22.
Playoff Eligibility and Upcoming Match
This ranking is especially notable as Ivy League teams are now eligible for the FCS playoffs for the first time this season. Harvard aims to extend its winning streak to eight games in an away matchup against Columbia on Friday night.
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Author's summary: Harvard football achieves its highest-ever national ranking after a perfect 7-0 start, poised to continue its unbeaten streak with playoff eligibility this season in the Ivy League.