No. 9 Harvard Football Dominates Columbia 31-14 in Manhattan
In New York City, the No. 9 Harvard football team showed its strength by defeating the Columbia Lions 31-14 on Friday night. This win marks Harvard's eighth consecutive victory, their best start since 2015, maintaining their lead atop the Ivy League with a record of 8-0 overall and 5-0 in the conference.
“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.
Key Players in the Victory
- Star quarterback Jaden Craig threw two touchdown passes.
- Junior tight end Seamus Gilmartin scored twice for the second consecutive game.
- Junior running back Xaviah Bascon contributed two rushing touchdowns.
Harvard’s dominance in this game cements its status as the team to beat in the Ivy League this season.
Harvard’s football team continues to impress with consistent and commanding performances, positioning itself strongly for the rest of the season.