Harvard Football: Harvard 31, Dartmouth 10
Harvard's football team secured a convincing win and took sole possession of first place in the Ivy League on November 4, 2025, by defeating Dartmouth 31-10 at the Stadium. The Crimson remained undefeated with a 7-0 overall record and 4-0 in Ivy play, while Dartmouth dropped to 5-2 overall and 2-2 in the league.
Quarterback Jaden Craig’s Record-Breaking Performance
Senior quarterback Jaden Craig threw four touchdown passes despite the blustery wind, setting a new school record. His third touchdown, a nine-yard pass to sophomore tight end Logan Reaska in the fourth quarter, marked Craig’s 42nd career touchdown pass for Harvard, surpassing the previous record held by Neil Rose ’03.
“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.”
Craig, now ranked No. 43 nationally, has three games left this season to add to his record.
Strong Defensive Effort
The Harvard defense played a crucial role, led by junior linebacker Sean Line who tied for the game-high with 12 tackles. They held Dartmouth’s potent offense to just 261 total yards, limiting their renowned rushing attack to only 61 yards.
Additional Information
- Harvard’s ranking in the national Stats Performance Football Championship Series Poll improved by three spots following the win.
- Sean Line’s performance was a key factor in blunting Dartmouth’s offense.
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Author’s summary: Harvard’s football team dominated Dartmouth with a record-breaking quarterback performance and strong defense, securing first place in the Ivy League.