Football Faces No. 9/13 Harvard Under the Lights Friday
NEW YORK – Columbia football (1-6, 0-4) will close its primetime slate facing No. 9/13 Harvard (7-0, 4-0) on Friday night at Kraft Field. The Lions aim to end their five-game losing streak and capture their first Ivy League victory of the season. The matchup will be broadcast on ESPN2.
Opening Drive
- Columbia returns home for the first of two consecutive home games, welcoming Harvard to Kraft Field.
- Three of Columbia’s past four opponents have appeared in or received votes for the national top-25 rankings.
- 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 year.
Postgame Notes – Yale
- Yale pulled away with two third-quarter touchdowns, defeating Columbia 24-10 on Saturday.
- The Bulldogs tallied five sacks, while Columbia was slowed by ten penalties.
- Quarterback Chase Goodwin returned after a three-game absence, completing 15 of 30 passes for 208 yards and one touchdown.
- Running back Lucas Bullock caught 78 yards worth of passes, including a standout 69-yard play in the second quarter.
- Linebacker Terell Battle and defensive back Jeremiah Douglas each recorded career highs with 10 tackles.
“Friday night marks the fourth and final night game of the season for Columbia.”
Author’s Summary
Columbia football seeks redemption under the lights against unbeaten Harvard, aiming to snap a tough losing streak and earn its first Ivy League win this season.