Harvard Football: Harvard 31, Dartmouth 10
On November 4, 2025, Harvard's football team delivered a strong performance, securing a 31-10 victory over Dartmouth and claiming sole possession of first place in the Ivy League.
Harvard's Winning Performance
Quarterback Jaden Craig led the Crimson with remarkable passing despite the blustery conditions at the Stadium. He set a new school record for career touchdown passes during the game. The final touchdown was a nine-yard pass to sophomore tight end Logan Reaska in the fourth quarter, marking Craig's 42nd career touchdown pass and surpassing the previous record held by Neil Rose ’03.
Team Records and Rankings
- Harvard remains unbeaten with a 7-0 overall record and 4-0 in Ivy League play.
- Dartmouth’s record fell to 5-2 overall and 2-2 in the league.
- Following the win, Harvard rose three spots in the national Stats Performance Football Championship Series Poll, now ranked No. 43.
- Craig, a senior, has three games left in the season to further extend his record.
Defensive Strength
The Crimson’s defense also shined, led by junior linebacker Sean Line who tied the game-high with 12 tackles. They held Dartmouth’s offense to only 261 total yards, limiting the Big Green rushing attack to just 61 yards.
"Quarterback Jaden Craig whipped passes through the blustery Stadium wind like projectiles, setting a new school record."
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Author's summary: Harvard's undefeated football team secured a commanding win over Dartmouth, highlighted by Jaden Craig's new touchdown record and a dominant defensive effort.