Harvard Football: Harvard 31, Dartmouth 10
On November 4, 2025, Harvard football secured a decisive victory over Dartmouth with a 31-10 win, claiming solo first place in the Ivy League and remaining unbeaten this season.
Quarterback Jaden Craig Sets School Record
Senior quarterback Jaden Craig delivered an exceptional performance, throwing four touchdown passes despite challenging windy conditions at the stadium. His third touchdown, a nine-yard pass to sophomore tight end Logan Reaska in the fourth quarter, marked his 42nd career touchdown pass and set a new Harvard record previously held by Neil Rose ’03.
“Craig, a senior, threw four touchdown passes. His third, a nine-yarder to sophomore tight end Logan Reaska in the fourth quarter, was Craig’s 42nd for Harvard, breaking the career touchdown pass record previously held by Neil Rose ’03.”
Standings and Rankings
With this win, Harvard improves to 7-0 overall and 4-0 in Ivy League play. Dartmouth falls to 5-2 overall and 2-2 in the league. Harvard also climbed three spots in the national Stats Performance Football Championship Series Poll, now ranked No. 43 with three games remaining to extend its record.
Defensive Highlights
Harvard's defense, led by junior linebacker Sean Line, stifled Dartmouth's offense effectively. Line tied for the game-high with 12 tackles, helping limit Dartmouth to just 261 total yards, including only 61 rushing yards by the Big Green.
“On the other side of the ball, the defense, led by junior linebacker Sean Line with a game-high-tying 12 tackles, blunted a high-powered Dartmouth offense, holding it to a meager 261 total yards, with the vaunted Big Green rushing attack limited to 61.”
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Author’s summary: Harvard football remains undefeated after a record-setting performance by quarterback Jaden Craig and a strong defensive effort, securing first place in the Ivy League.