Football Faces No. 9/13 Harvard Under the Lights Friday
NEW YORK – Columbia football (1-6, 0-4) will play its final primetime game of the season against No. 9/13 Harvard (7-0, 4-0) on Friday night at Kraft Field. The Lions will return home for the first of two consecutive home games.
Opening Drive
- Three of Columbia's last four opponents have been ranked or received votes in top-25 polls.
- Senior defensive end Justin Townsend leads the Ivy League in tackles for loss with 9.5.
- Friday night will be Columbia's fourth and final night game this season.
- The team aims to snap a five-game losing streak.
- Columbia seeks its first Ivy League win of the season.
Postgame Notes – Yale
Yale secured a 24-10 win over Columbia by pulling away in the third quarter with two scores.
- Yale recorded five sacks, while Columbia was hurt by 10 penalties.
- Starting quarterback Chase Goodwin returned after missing three games with injury, completing 15 of 30 passes for 208 yards and one touchdown.
- Senior running back Lucas Bullock gained 78 receiving yards, including a 69-yard catch in the second quarter.
- Linebacker Terell Battle and defensive back Jeremiah Douglas each set 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 on Saturday."
Columbia looks to build on recent performances and improve its Ivy League standing in the closing games.
Author's Summary: Columbia prepares for its final night game against a strong Harvard team, aiming to break a losing streak and secure its first Ivy League win this season.