Harvard football reaches No. 9 in FCS poll, highest ranking in program history

Harvard Football Achieves Historic No. 9 Ranking in FCS Poll

Harvard’s football team has been commanding this season, winning all seven games by margins of at least three touchdowns. This impressive performance earned the Crimson the No. 9 spot in the latest Stats Perform FCS Top 25 rankings, marking the highest ranking in the program’s history.

Additionally, Harvard secured 13th place in the AFCA FCS Coaches’ Poll, their best position in that poll since at least 2011. The team’s jump in rankings followed a decisive 31-10 victory over Dartmouth on Saturday, improving their record to 7-0.

Harvard remains the only undefeated team in the Ivy League this season.
Their biggest rivals, Yale and Penn, both have 5-2 records so far.
Harvard has not yet faced Yale or Penn; Penn visits on November 15, followed by the 141st "The Game" against Yale in New Haven.

This season is particularly notable as Ivy League teams are eligible for the FCS playoffs for the first time. Harvard aims to extend their winning streak to eight games with an upcoming road match against Columbia on Friday night.

Harvard football’s dominant run in the Ivy League was rewarded on Monday with the No. 9 spot in the latest Stats Perform FCS Top 25 rankings, the highest in program history.

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Author’s summary: Harvard football reached its highest ever national FCS ranking at No. 9, continuing an undefeated streak and aiming to extend Ivy League dominance into the playoffs.

The Boston Globe — 2025-11-04

Harvard Football Achieves Historic No. 9 Ranking in FCS Poll

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