In a thrilling matchup on Saturday, Harvard triumphed over Dartmouth with a final score of 31-27, marking their fifth consecutive victory of the season. Jaden Craig exhibited impressive skill, accumulating 311 passing yards and throwing for one touchdown during the game. Charles Deprima played a significant role in the win, contributing with two touchdowns in the crucial fourth quarter.
This game was noteworthy as it was the only FCS matchup featuring teams with one loss or fewer this season. Harvard’s current winning streak stands at five games, an achievement not seen since the 2015 season when they began with eight straight wins. With this victory, Harvard improves to 6-1 overall and 3-1 in the Ivy League.
Deprima’s pivotal touchdown came with just under six minutes remaining in the game, bringing Harvard back within three points at 27-24. He capped off a lengthy 14-play, 94-yard drive with a 6-yard touchdown run. Following a swift three-and-out by Dartmouth, Harvard managed to drain the clock for over three minutes, culminating in another 9-yard touchdown from Deprima with just 27 seconds left on the clock.
The Crimson have now claimed victories in 14 of their last 15 matchups against Dartmouth, continuing a dominant streak that dates back to 1994, which includes a win last year with a score of 28-13.
Harvard initially took the lead with Deprima scoring on their opening drive, after which Kieran Corr added a 32-yard field goal. However, Dartmouth surged ahead, scoring 20 unanswered points to hold a 10-point lead late in the third quarter.
The third quarter ended dramatically, with a flurry of 21 points scored in just over three minutes. Dartmouth’s quarterback Jackson Proctor threw touchdown passes to Chris Corbo from 11 yards out and to Daniel Haughton, a spectacular 72-yard connection. This was interspersed with Craig’s 29-yard touchdown pass to Seamus Gilmartin.
Among the receivers, Cooper Barkate stood out for Harvard, leading the team with 124 receiving yards, while Proctor recorded 235 passing yards and two touchdowns for Dartmouth.
This game was noteworthy as it was the only FCS matchup featuring teams with one loss or fewer this season. Harvard’s current winning streak stands at five games, an achievement not seen since the 2015 season when they began with eight straight wins. With this victory, Harvard improves to 6-1 overall and 3-1 in the Ivy League.
Deprima’s pivotal touchdown came with just under six minutes remaining in the game, bringing Harvard back within three points at 27-24. He capped off a lengthy 14-play, 94-yard drive with a 6-yard touchdown run. Following a swift three-and-out by Dartmouth, Harvard managed to drain the clock for over three minutes, culminating in another 9-yard touchdown from Deprima with just 27 seconds left on the clock.
The Crimson have now claimed victories in 14 of their last 15 matchups against Dartmouth, continuing a dominant streak that dates back to 1994, which includes a win last year with a score of 28-13.
Harvard initially took the lead with Deprima scoring on their opening drive, after which Kieran Corr added a 32-yard field goal. However, Dartmouth surged ahead, scoring 20 unanswered points to hold a 10-point lead late in the third quarter.
The third quarter ended dramatically, with a flurry of 21 points scored in just over three minutes. Dartmouth’s quarterback Jackson Proctor threw touchdown passes to Chris Corbo from 11 yards out and to Daniel Haughton, a spectacular 72-yard connection. This was interspersed with Craig’s 29-yard touchdown pass to Seamus Gilmartin.
Among the receivers, Cooper Barkate stood out for Harvard, leading the team with 124 receiving yards, while Proctor recorded 235 passing yards and two touchdowns for Dartmouth.