PROVIDENCE, R.I. — Christopher Maron successfully converted a 29-yard field goal as time expired on Saturday, leading Brown to a dramatic 23-21 comeback victory over Cornell after overcoming an 18-point deficit.

The Bears found themselves trailing 21-3 with just 4.5 minutes remaining in the third quarter. However, they mounted an impressive offensive response, scoring on two consecutive drives that amassed 173 yards. Jake Willcox connected with Solomon Miller for a 38-yard touchdown, concluding a seven-play, 75-yard drive late in the third quarter. Early in the fourth period, Qwentin Brown capped a lengthy 12-play, 98-yard drive with a 1-yard rushing touchdown, narrowing the gap to 21-17.

Following Brown’s touchdown, Cornell managed just seven plays and was forced to punt twice on their next two possessions. After the first punt, the Bears orchestrated a 63-yard drive, which set up Maron’s successful 35-yard field goal, bringing the score to 21-20. The Bears capitalized on another Cornell punt, driving 75 yards in 16 plays to position Maron for the game-winning kick.

Earlier in the game, Jameson Wang delivered a 17-yard touchdown pass to Parker Woodring, putting the Big Red in a commanding position at 21-3 with just under five minutes left in the third quarter. Wang opened the scoring with a 10-yard rushing touchdown and later added a 1-yard touchdown run to extend their lead to 14-3 during the third period.

The Bears’ impressive late-game push resulted in a total of 530 yards of offense. Willcox completed 35 of 49 passes for 316 yards, including one touchdown, although he was intercepted three times. Leading the ground game, Stockton Owen rushed for 79 yards, contributing to Brown’s overall 214-yard rushing performance. Ben Moseley emerged as a key receiver, hauling in eight passes for 100 yards.

For Cornell, Wang finished the game with 25 completions on 48 attempts for 286 passing yards and one touchdown. He also handled 10 of the team’s 18 rushing attempts, gaining a total of 41 yards; however, the Big Red struggled on the ground overall, managing only 58 rushing yards. Doryn Smith was a standout performer for Cornell, catching eight passes for 122 yards, despite the team’s inability to maintain its early lead.