Dartmouth football’s 21-point loss at Harvard the largest loss in a decade

Dartmouth Football Suffers Largest Defeat in a Decade Against Harvard

In a crucial Ivy League game, Dartmouth football faltered in the fourth quarter, losing 31-10 to Harvard University. Jack Zipper ’28, Abby Byrne ’28, and Kyle Greason ’29 report on the tough loss.

Outside Harvard Stadium on a chilly November Saturday, the Dartmouth Big Green team appeared somber after the defeat. Still wearing their jerseys, a group of Dartmouth defenders huddled together, arms around each other. Safety and team captain Sean Williams ’26 offered simple encouragement:

“Look ahead.”

With few words left to say, the players broke the huddle, headed to the locker room, packed their bags, and boarded buses for the long trip back to Hanover.

Head coach Sammy McCorkle reflected on the outcome:

“It is what it is. We didn’t play the game we wanted to. It's not the outcome we wanted.”

Game Summary

The stadium was packed with enthusiastic Dartmouth fans excited from their tailgates, but on the field, Dartmouth struggled early. The Big Green defense allowed Harvard to convert three third downs during the opening drive, quickly falling behind 7-0.

On offense, Dartmouth was forced to punt after only three plays during their first possession. Starting quarterback Grayson Saunier ’27 commented:

“We came out excited, ready to go, and we didn’t have a great start. We can’t be inconsistent … This is the first time we went three-and-out on the first drive all year.”

Key Points

Author’s summary: Dartmouth football’s 31-10 loss to Harvard was their heaviest defeat in ten years, marked by a slow start and a late collapse despite strong fan support.

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