Football Faces No. 9/13 Harvard Under the Lights Friday
Game Preview
NEW YORK – Columbia football (1-6, 0-4) is set to play its final primetime game this season against No. 9/13 Harvard (7-0, 4-0) on Friday night at Kraft Field.
- The Lions will open a two-game home stretch starting with Harvard.
- Three of Columbia’s last four opponents have been ranked or receiving votes in top-25 polls.
- Senior defensive end Justin Townsend leads the Ivy League in tackles for loss with 9.5.
- This will be Columbia’s fourth and final night game of the season.
- The team aims to snap a five-game losing streak and secure its first Ivy League win of the season.
Postgame Notes – Yale
Yale defeated Columbia 24-10 by breaking open a close game with two third-quarter scores.
- Yale recorded five sacks, while Columbia was hampered by 10 penalties.
- Starting quarterback Chase Goodwin returned from injury, completing 15 of 30 passes for 208 yards and one touchdown.
- Senior running back Lucas Bullock received 78 yards through the air, including a 69-yard gain in the second quarter.
- Defensively, linebacker Terell Battle and defensive back Jeremiah Douglas both set career highs with 10 tackles each.
“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.”
Summary: Columbia faces a strong Harvard team under the lights Friday, aiming to end its losing streak and secure its first Ivy League victory this season.