Football Faces No. 9/13 Harvard Under the Lights Friday
NEW YORK – Columbia football (1-6, 0-4) will close out its primetime schedule facing No. 9/13 Harvard (7-0, 4-0) on Friday night at Kraft Field. The matchup will air on ESPN2.
Opening Drive
- Columbia returns home for the first of two consecutive home games, hosting nationally ranked Harvard.
- Three of the Lions’ 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.
- Friday’s contest marks Columbia’s fourth and final night game of the season.
- The team aims to end a five-game losing streak and earn its first Ivy League victory this year.
Postgame Notes – Yale
- Yale pulled away in the third quarter to secure a 24–10 win over Columbia.
- The Bulldogs recorded five sacks, while Columbia was penalized 10 times, hindering their performance.
- Quarterback Chase Goodwin returned from injury, completing 15 of 30 passes for 208 yards and a touchdown.
- Running back Lucas Bullock gained 78 yards receiving, highlighted by a 69-yard second-quarter play.
- Linebacker Terell Battle and defensive back Jeremiah Douglas both posted career-high 10 tackles.
“Columbia will return home for the first of two straight home games when it welcomes No. 9/13 Harvard to Kraft Field on Friday.”
Summary
Columbia looks to rebound under the lights at Kraft Field, hosting undefeated Harvard while seeking its first Ivy League win of the 2025 season.