Harvard Football Continues Undefeated Streak with Win Over Columbia
Xaviah Bascon contributed two rushing touchdowns, while Seamus Gilmartin caught two touchdown passes from Jaden Craig, leading Harvard to a 31-14 victory over Columbia on Friday.
Season Highlights
- Harvard improved to 8-0 overall and 5-0 in Ivy League play, marking the best start since 2015.
- The Crimson achieved a 5-0 conference record for the first time since 2016.
- Harvard matched its total wins from each of the past two seasons with this game.
- The team extended its winning streak on the road to seven games, the longest active streak nationally.
Game Summary
Bascon opened scoring with a 1-yard rush, concluding a 10-play, 80-yard drive. He added a second touchdown just before halftime. Craig connected with Gilmartin twice in the second quarter for additional scores.
“The first came following an interception by Columbia’s Chase Goodwin that Jack Donahoe secured and returned to the Columbia 2-yard line.”
Columbia (1-7, 0-5 Ivy League) struggled after an early missed field goal, with drives mainly resulting in punts or turnovers through the first half. Their first points arrived in the fourth quarter via a touchdown pass from Goodwin to Titus Evans. They later scored again and made a two-point conversion before failing an onside kick attempt.
Columbia's Struggles and Late Efforts
- After the opening missed field goal, Columbia’s offense was largely ineffective in the first half.
- Their scoring came only late in the fourth quarter.
- They failed to capitalize on a critical late onside kick.
Summary: Harvard maintains a perfect record by dominating Columbia, showcasing strong offense and extending their nation-leading road winning streak.
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