Football Faces No. 9/13 Harvard Under the Lights Friday
Game Preview
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 game will be broadcast on ESPN2.
- Columbia returns home for the first of two straight home games.
- Three of Columbia's last four opponents have been ranked or receiving votes in top-25 polls.
- Senior defensive end Justin Townsend leads the Ivy League with 9.5 tackles for loss.
- This marks the fourth and final night game of the season for Columbia.
- Columbia aims to snap a five-game losing streak.
- The team seeks its first Ivy League win of the season.
Postgame Notes – Yale
Yale secured a 24-10 win over Columbia on Saturday, breaking open a close game with two third-quarter scores.
- The Bulldogs recorded five sacks.
- Columbia was hindered by 10 penalties.
- Starting quarterback Chase Goodwin returned after missing three games due to 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 had career-high 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."
"Senior defensive end Justin Townsend is leading the Ivy League in tackles for loss (9.5)."
Author's summary: Columbia football faces a tough challenge against top-ranked Harvard, aiming to break a losing streak amid strong individual performances despite recent setbacks.