Third-Quarter Surge Not Enough in Loss at No. 12/15 Harvard
The Dartmouth football team rallied in the third quarter, outscoring No. 12/15 Harvard 10-0 to narrow the gap and stay competitive in the game. Despite their effort, Harvard pulled ahead in the fourth quarter to secure the win.
Game Highlights
- Harvard led 17-10 with 3:53 left in the third quarter.
- Dartmouth scored a touchdown and a field goal during the third quarter's 10-point run.
- Harvard connected on multiple long plays, including a 74-yard pass from Jaden Craig to Brady Blackburn.
Scoring Summary
- Harvard: Seamus Gilmartin caught a 14-yard pass from Jaden Craig (kick by Kieran Corr), 13 plays, 71 yards, time of possession (TOP) 5:36
- Harvard: Brady Blackburn 74-yard pass from Jaden Craig (kick by Kieran Corr), 3 plays, 75 yards, TOP 0:57
- Harvard: Kieran Corr 38-yard field goal, 12 plays, 75 yards, TOP 6:27
- Dartmouth: Grayson Saunier 1-yard run (kick by Owen Zalc), 12 plays, 75 yards, TOP 5:28
- Dartmouth: Owen Zalc 46-yard field goal, 10 plays, 24 yards, TOP 4:16
- Harvard: Logan Reaska 14-yard pass from Jaden Craig (kick by Kieran Corr), 11 plays, 79 yards, TOP 5:58
Fan Engagement
The team posted: "Dartmouth outscored the Crimson 10-0 in the third. First half 📸📸📸 #GoBigGreen | #TheWoods🌲"
Despite the strong third quarter comeback, Dartmouth fell short in this tightly contested match at Harvard.
Author's summary: Dartmouth's third-quarter rally showed resilience but was insufficient to overcome Harvard’s strong scoring drives and secure a win. The game highlighted exciting plays but ended in a narrow loss for Dartmouth.