Football Faces No. 9/13 Harvard Under the Lights Friday
Game Preview
NEW YORK – Columbia football (1-6, 0-4) will play its final primetime game of the season when it faces No. 9/13 Harvard (7-0, 4-0) on Friday night at Kraft Field.
- This is the first of two consecutive home games for Columbia.
- Three of Columbia's last four opponents have been ranked or receiving votes in the top-25 polls.
- Senior defensive end Justin Townsend leads the Ivy League with 9.5 tackles for loss.
- Friday night is Columbia's fourth and final night game this season.
- Columbia aims to snap a five-game losing streak and secure its first Ivy League win of the season.
Postgame Notes – Yale
Yale broke open a close game with two third-quarter scores to secure a 24-10 win over Columbia.
- Yale recorded five sacks while Columbia was hindered by 10 penalties.
- Starting quarterback Chase Goodwin returned after missing three games due to injury, completing 15 of 30 passes for 208 yards and one touchdown.
- Senior running back Lucas Bullock caught 78 yards of those passing yards, including a 69-yard gain in the second quarter.
- Defensively, linebacker Terell Battle and defensive back Jeremiah Douglas each recorded career-highs with 10 tackles.
"Yale broke open a tight contest with a pair of third-quarter scores to earn a 24-10 victory over the Columbia football team on Saturday."
"Senior defensive end Justin Townsend is leading the Ivy League in tackles for loss (9.5)."
Columbia faces a tough challenge against Harvard but looks to improve and gain momentum in their final home stretch.