Dartmouth Football Suffers Largest Loss in a Decade Against Harvard
In a crucial Ivy League matchup this weekend, Dartmouth football fell apart in the fourth quarter and lost 31-10 to rival Harvard University. Jack Zipper ’28, Abby Byrne ’28, and Kyle Greason ’29 report on the game.
Game Atmosphere and Team Reaction
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 formed a circle, arms around each other. Safety and team captain Sean Williams ’26 offered words to his disappointed teammates:
“Look ahead.”
They then dispersed to the locker room to pack and headed to their buses for the long ride back to Hanover.
Coach and Player Reflections
Head coach Sammy McCorkle summed up the situation:
“It is what it is. We didn’t play the game we wanted to. It's not the outcome we wanted.”
Starting quarterback Grayson Saunier ’27 shared his thoughts on the team’s slow start:
“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.”
Game Highlights
- Dartmouth's defense struggled early, allowing Harvard to convert three third-downs on the opening drive.
- Dartmouth fell behind 7-0 quickly.
- Offensively, Dartmouth was forced to punt after just three plays on their first possession.
The large contingent of Dartmouth fans at the stadium began the day hopeful after tailgating, but the team's performance on the field disappointed.
Summary
This loss marks Dartmouth's heaviest defeat in a decade, highlighting critical inconsistencies that Dartmouth must overcome moving forward.
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