No. 9 Harvard Football Dominates Columbia 31–14 in Manhattan
The No. 9 Harvard football team secured a commanding 31–14 victory over Columbia in Manhattan on Friday night, continuing its perfect season and reinforcing its dominance in the Ivy League. The win marked Harvard’s first 8–0 start since 2015.
Strong Team Effort
Quarterback Jaden Craig led the Crimson offense with two touchdown passes. Junior tight end Seamus Gilmartin recorded his second consecutive multi-touchdown performance, while junior running back Xaviah Bascon added two more rushing scores, helping Harvard remain undefeated at 8–0 overall and 5–0 in Ivy League play.
Coach’s Reflection
“This week was a challenging week, short week. A lot of people telling us how great we are in the media and to get the win and get out of here and play how we did in the first half, I'm just relieved and excited to get to the next one,” said Head Coach Andrew Aurich.
The team overcame media hype and a tight schedule to stay focused and deliver a strong first-half performance that set the tone for the rest of the game.
Looking Ahead
With this win, Harvard capped another impressive showing and solidified its leadership in the Ivy League standings. The Crimson now set its sights on closing the season strong and maintaining its unbeaten streak.
Author’s summary: Harvard’s 31–14 triumph over Columbia keeps its season unblemished at 8–0, marking the team’s sharp focus, balance, and resilience under pressure.