Dartmouth football’s 21-point loss at Harvard the largest loss in a decade

Dartmouth football’s 21-point loss at Harvard the largest in a decade

In a decisive Ivy League matchup, Dartmouth football fell 31–10 to Harvard University after unraveling in the final quarter. The loss marked the team’s largest margin of defeat in ten years.

Outside Harvard Stadium on a brisk November afternoon, the Dartmouth Big Green stood quiet and reflective. Still clad in their jerseys, several defenders formed a huddle, arms around each other, as captain Sean Williams ’26 offered brief encouragement.

“Look ahead.”

Following the somber words, the players returned to the locker room, packed their equipment, and prepared for the long journey back to Hanover.

“It is what it is,”

said head coach Sammy McCorkle. “We didn’t play the game we wanted to. It's not the outcome we wanted.”

The afternoon had started optimistically. A crowd of Dartmouth fans filled the stands, energized by pregame festivities. However, Harvard took control early, converting three third downs on its opening drive to lead 7–0. Dartmouth’s offense faltered immediately, punting after just three plays.

“We came out excited, ready to go, and we didn’t have a great start,”

said quarterback Grayson Saunier ’27. “We can’t be inconsistent. This is the first time we went three-and-out on the first drive all year.”

Author’s Summary

Dartmouth’s football team suffered its worst defeat in a decade, losing focus in the fourth quarter as Harvard dominated from the start in a 31–10 matchup.

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The Dartmouth The Dartmouth — 2025-11-04

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