A dominant performance and a record-setting day placed the Crimson atop the Ivy League standings. On November 4, 2025, Harvard defeated Dartmouth 31–10 at the Stadium, maintaining an unbeaten record of 7–0 overall and 4–0 in Ivy League play. Dartmouth fell to 5–2, 2–2.
Quarterback Jaden Craig showcased precision despite swirling winds, completing four touchdown passes. His third, a nine-yard throw to tight end Logan Reaska in the fourth quarter, marked his 42nd career touchdown pass.
That score broke the previous Harvard record held by Neil Rose, class of 2003.
Craig, now the all-time leader, still has three games left this season to expand his achievement.
Harvard’s defense, anchored by linebacker Sean Line, limited Dartmouth’s potent offense. Line tallied 12 tackles, tying the game-high total. The Big Green managed only 261 total yards, including just 61 rushing.
Following the victory, Harvard climbed three places in the national Stats Performance Football Championship Series Poll, now holding the top spot in the Ivy League.
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Author’s summary: Harvard’s 31–10 win over Dartmouth secured first place in the Ivy League, highlighted by Jaden Craig’s record-setting 42nd career touchdown pass and a defense that dominated the field.