Harvard Football Remains Undefeated After Convincing Win Over Columbia
Harvard secured a 31-14 victory over Columbia on Friday, extending their undefeated streak this season. Xaviah Bascon led the Crimson with two rushing touchdowns, while Seamus Gilmartin caught two touchdown passes from quarterback Jaden Craig.
Key Highlights
- Xaviah Bascon scored the opening touchdown on a 1-yard run following a 10-play, 80-yard drive, and added a second touchdown just before halftime.
- Jaden Craig connected with Seamus Gilmartin for two touchdowns in the second quarter.
- After Columbia’s Chase Goodwin threw an interception, Jack Donahoe returned it to the opponent’s 2-yard line, setting up a Harvard score.
Team Achievements
- Harvard improved to 8-0 overall and 5-0 in Ivy League play, their best start since 2015.
- This marks Harvard’s first 5-0 start in conference games since 2016.
- The Crimson have won seven straight road games, the longest active streak nationally.
- They have already matched their total wins from each of the past two seasons.
Columbia’s Performance
Columbia (1-7, 0-5 Ivy League) struggled offensively, with most drives resulting in punts or turnovers. Their first points came only in the fourth quarter:
- A touchdown pass from quarterback Chase Goodwin to Titus Evans.
- Another touchdown followed by a successful two-point conversion later in the quarter.
- The game ended with Columbia failing on an attempted onside kick.
"Bascon opened the scoring with a 1-yard rush to cap a 10-play, 80-yard scoring drive for the Crimson. He added his second with 11 seconds left in the first half."
"Craig found Gilmartin twice for scores in the second quarter."
Harvard's dominant road performance and strong offensive plays highlight their potential for a standout season.