Football Faces No. 9/13 Harvard Under the Lights Friday
NEW YORK – Columbia football (1-6, 0-4) is set for its final primetime matchup of the season as it hosts No. 9/13 Harvard (7-0, 4-0) on Friday night at Kraft Field. The game will be broadcast on ESPN2.
Opening Drive
- Columbia returns home for the first of two consecutive home games, welcoming top-ranked Harvard.
- Three of the Lions’ last four opponents have been either ranked or receiving votes in national top-25 polls.
- Senior defensive end Justin Townsend leads the Ivy League with 9.5 tackles for loss.
- Friday marks Columbia’s fourth and final night game of the season.
- The Lions look to end a five-game losing streak and secure their first Ivy League victory of the year.
Postgame Notes – Yale
Yale defeated Columbia 24-10, breaking open a close contest with two third-quarter touchdowns.
- The Bulldogs recorded five sacks as penalties continued to challenge the Lions’ offense.
- Quarterback Chase Goodwin returned from injury, completing 15 of 30 passes for 208 yards and a touchdown.
- Running back Lucas Bullock contributed 78 receiving yards, including a 69-yard play in the second quarter.
- Linebacker Terell Battle and defensive back Jeremiah Douglas each posted career highs with 10 tackles.
"Yale broke open a tight contest with a pair of third-quarter scores to earn a 24-10 victory over the Columbia football team."
Author’s Summary
Columbia prepares to host undefeated Harvard under the lights, seeking redemption and its first Ivy League win after a hard-fought loss to Yale.