No. 9 Harvard Football Crushes Columbia 31-14 in Manhattan
In New York’s concrete jungle, the No. 9 Harvard football team proved its strength by defeating the Columbia Lions 31-14 on Friday night, securing an 8-0 record overall and 5-0 in the Ivy League.
"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," said Head Coach Andrew Aurich.
Key Performances
- Quarterback Jaden Craig threw two touchdown passes.
- Tight end Seamus Gilmartin recorded his second consecutive game with multiple scores.
- Running back Xaviah Bascon rushed for two touchdowns.
With this decisive victory, Harvard maintained its lead in the Ivy League and achieved its best season start since 2015.
Author Summary
Harvard extended its unbeaten streak to eight games with a commanding win over Columbia, highlighted by strong performances from Craig, Gilmartin, and Bascon.