Harvard Football: Harvard 31, Dartmouth 10
On November 4, 2025, Harvard’s football team secured a convincing 31-10 victory over Dartmouth, taking sole possession of first place in the Ivy League. The Crimson improved to 7-0 overall and 4-0 in league play, while Dartmouth fell to 5-2 overall and 2-2 in the Ivy League.
Quarterback Jaden Craig's Record-Breaking Performance
Quarterback Jaden Craig delivered a stellar performance in challenging windy conditions, throwing passes like projectiles. He threw four touchdown passes during the game, including a key nine-yard pass to sophomore tight end Logan Reaska in the fourth quarter.
"His third, a nine-yarder to sophomore tight end Logan Reaska in the fourth quarter, was Craig’s 42nd for Harvard, breaking the career touchdown pass record previously held by Neil Rose ’03."
Craig, a senior, now holds the school career touchdown pass record with 42 touchdowns and has three games left to extend it. Following this win, Harvard rose three spots in the national Stats Performance Football Championship Series Poll, currently ranked No. 43.
Defensive Standout
The Crimson defense, anchored by junior linebacker Sean Line, kept Dartmouth’s potent offense in check. Line led the team with 12 tackles, tying for the game high. The defense limited Dartmouth to only 261 total yards and restricted their strong rushing attack to 61 yards.
Key Statistics
- Harvard overall record: 7-0
- Ivy League record: 4-0
- Dartmouth overall record: 5-2
- Dartmouth Ivy League record: 2-2
- Dartmouth total yards: 261
- Dartmouth rushing yards: 61
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