Harvard Football: Harvard 31, Dartmouth 10
With quarterback Jaden Craig launching precise passes into the blustery Stadium wind and setting a new school record, Harvard Football took sole possession of first place in the Ivy League by defeating Dartmouth 31-10 on November 4, 2025.
Game Highlights and Records
- The Crimson improved to an unbeaten 7-0 overall and 4-0 in Ivy League play.
- Dartmouth’s record fell to 5-2 overall and 2-2 in the league.
- Jaden Craig, a senior, threw four touchdown passes during the game.
- Craig’s third touchdown pass, a nine-yard throw to sophomore tight end Logan Reaska, marked his 42nd career touchdown, breaking the previous Harvard record held by Neil Rose ’03.
- Craig wears No. 43 and has three games left to extend this new record.
Defensive Performance
The defense, led by junior linebacker Sean Line who recorded a game-high-tying 12 tackles, effectively contained Dartmouth’s potent offense. The Big Green was held to just 261 total yards, with their renowned rushing attack limited to 61 yards.
“Jaden Craig’s 42nd touchdown pass is now the Harvard career record, surpassing Neil Rose ’03.”
Harvard moved up three positions in the national Stats Performance Football Championship Series Poll following this win.
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Author’s summary: Harvard’s football team secured a commanding 31-10 victory over Dartmouth, with quarterback Jaden Craig setting a new school record for career touchdown passes and the defense stifling Dartmouth’s offense.