Harvard Football: Harvard 31, Dartmouth 10
Harvard’s football team secured a convincing win and set a new record, taking sole possession of first place in the Ivy League. The Crimson won 31-10 against Dartmouth on November 4, 2025, remaining undefeated with a 7-0 overall record and 4-0 in league play. Dartmouth fell to 5-2 overall and 2-2 in the Ivy League.
Quarterback Jaden Craig's Record Performance
Senior quarterback Jaden Craig excelled despite the blustery wind, throwing passes with remarkable precision and setting a new Harvard touchdown pass record. He delivered four touchdown passes, including a nine-yard pass to sophomore tight end Logan Reaska in the fourth quarter.
“Craig’s third touchdown pass was his 42nd for Harvard, breaking the career touchdown pass record previously held by Neil Rose ’03.”
Craig is now ranked No. 43 nationally and has three games left to increase his record.
Defensive Strength
Harvard’s defense was led by junior linebacker Sean Line, who tied for the game-high with 12 tackles. The defense contained Dartmouth’s strong offense, holding them to 261 total yards and limiting their rushing attack to only 61 yards.
Key Game Stats
- Harvard overall record: 7-0
- Harvard Ivy League record: 4-0
- Dartmouth overall record: 5-2
- Dartmouth Ivy League record: 2-2
- Jaden Craig touchdown passes: 4 in the game, 42 career total
- Sean Line tackles: 12
- Dartmouth total yards: 261
- Dartmouth rushing yards: 61
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Harvard’s football team strengthens its lead with a record-setting quarterback and a stout defense, making a strong Ivy League statement this season.