No. 9 Harvard Football Crushes Columbia 31-14 in Manhattan to Move to 8-0
In the heart of New York City, the No. 9 Harvard football team dominated the Columbia Lions with a 31-14 victory on Friday night. The Crimson showcased their strength, claiming the top spot in the Ivy League.
Head Coach Andrew Aurich reflected on the challenging week leading up to the game:
“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.”
- Quarterback Jaden Craig threw for two touchdowns.
- Junior tight end Seamus Gilmartin recorded his second consecutive multi-score game.
- Junior running back Xaviah Bascon rushed for two touchdowns.
With this win, Harvard improved to 8-0 overall and 5-0 in the Ivy League, marking their best start since 2015.
Author's summary: Harvard's undefeated football team decisively beat Columbia 31-14, maintaining their Ivy League lead and achieving their best season start in eight years.