Dartmouth football looks to get back on track against Princeton this Saturday

Dartmouth Football Looks to Rebound Against Princeton

After a difficult 31–10 loss to undefeated Harvard, Dartmouth football is preparing to face Princeton this Saturday at home. The Big Green seeks to regain momentum following the setback against the Crimson’s powerful offense and disciplined defense.

Coach’s Perspective

“We came out of halftime and really battled and put ourselves right back in the game,” head coach Sammy McCorkle said. “But they just out-executed us and we didn’t make enough plays when we did get that momentum going … We talked about it at halftime. Just go out there and take one play at a time, and let’s make sure we just do what we do. I think we did that in the third quarter.”

McCorkle noted that the third quarter displayed the team’s potential and determination, emphasizing the need to build consistency throughout the game.

Offensive Insights

“We showed that when we play at our best we can execute against anyone,” said tight end Chris Corbo ’26. “We came out of halftime with a purpose.”

Corbo, a 2024 All-Ivy First Team selection, highlighted the team’s offensive rhythm and renewed focus after halftime adjustments.

Defensive Outlook

“With that game, specifically the pressure, we continued to put on the quarterback [which] was a huge thing,” defensive end Joshua Johnson ’27 said.

Johnson credited the defense’s improved pressure on Harvard’s quarterback and stressed replicating that effectiveness against the Princeton Tigers.

Author’s Summary

Dartmouth aims to turn the lessons from its Harvard loss into renewed energy against Princeton, focusing on consistent execution on both sides of the ball.

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The Dartmouth The Dartmouth — 2025-11-07

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