Football Faces No. 9/13 Harvard Under the Lights Friday

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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.

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 in tackles for loss with 9.5.
This will be Columbia’s fourth and final night game this season.
The Lions aim to snap a five-game losing streak and earn their first Ivy League win of the season.

Postgame Notes – Yale

Yale broke open a close game with two third-quarter scores to defeat Columbia 24-10 on Saturday.

The Bulldogs recorded five sacks, while 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 a touchdown.
Senior running back Lucas Bullock caught 78 receiving yards, including a 69-yard gain in the second quarter.
Linebacker Terell Battle and defensive back Jeremiah Douglas each had breakout performances, recording career-high 10 tackles.

“Senior defensive end Justin Townsend is leading the Ivy League in tackles for loss (9.5).”

“Starting quarterback Chase Goodwin returned after missing the previous three games due to injury and completed 15-of-30 passes for 208 yards and a touchdown.”

Author's summary: Columbia football faces a tough challenge against top-ranked Harvard as they look to rebound from recent losses and secure their first Ivy League win this season.

Columbia University Athletics — 2025-11-06

Football Faces No. 9/13 Harvard Under the Lights Friday

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Postgame Notes – Yale

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