Football Faces No. 9/13 Harvard Under the Lights Friday
NEW YORK – Columbia football (1-6, 0-4) will compete in its final primetime game of the season when it takes on No. 9/13 Harvard (7-0, 4-0) on Friday night.
Game Details
- The Lions will play at home for the first of two consecutive home games, welcoming Harvard to Kraft Field.
- Three of Columbia's last four opponents have been ranked or received votes in the top-25 polls.
- Senior defensive end Justin Townsend leads the Ivy League with 9.5 tackles for loss.
- This marks Columbia's fourth and final night game of the season.
- Columbia aims to end a five-game losing streak.
- The team also seeks its first Ivy League victory this season.
Postgame Notes – Yale
Yale secured a 24-10 win over Columbia by pulling away with two third-quarter scores in a close game on Saturday.
- The Bulldogs recorded five sacks, while 10 penalties hurt Columbia’s chances.
- Starting quarterback Chase Goodwin returned from injury after missing three games, completing 15 of 30 passes for 208 yards and one touchdown.
- Senior running back Lucas Bullock caught 78 of those yards, including a 69-yard reception in the second quarter.
- Defensively, linebacker Terell Battle and defensive back Jeremiah Douglas each had career-highs with 10 tackles.
"Senior defensive end Justin Townsend is leading the Ivy League in tackles for loss (9.5)."
"Starting quarterback Chase Goodwin returned after missing the previous three games due to injury and completed 15-of-30 passes for 208 yards and a touchdown."
Author’s summary: Columbia football faces a tough challenge against top-ranked Harvard, aiming to snap a losing streak and secure its first Ivy League win this season amid strong individual performances.