Football Faces No. 9/13 Harvard Under the Lights Friday

NEW YORK – Columbia football (1-6, 0-4) will play its final primetime game of the season against No. 9/13 Harvard (7-0, 4-0) on Friday night at Kraft Field. The game will be broadcast on ESPN2.

Opening Drive

Columbia returns home for its first of two consecutive home games hosting Harvard.
Three of Columbia's last four opponents were ranked or receiving votes in top-25 polls.
Senior defensive end Justin Townsend leads the Ivy League in tackles for loss with 9.5.
This Friday night game will be Columbia's fourth and last under the lights this season.
The team aims to snap a five-game losing streak and secure its first Ivy League win of the season.

Postgame Notes – Yale

Yale won 24-10 over Columbia on Saturday, breaking open a close game with two third-quarter scores. The Bulldogs recorded five sacks, while Columbia suffered from 10 penalties.

Starting quarterback Chase Goodwin returned from injury after missing three games, completing 15 of 30 passes for 208 yards and one touchdown. Senior running back Lucas Bullock gained 78 receiving yards, including a 69-yard reception in the second quarter.

Defensively, linebacker Terell Battle and defensive back Jeremiah Douglas had breakout performances, each recording career-highs of 10 tackles.

"Columbia will aim to snap a five-game losing streak and secure its first Ivy League win of the season."

Author's Summary: Columbia faces a tough challenge against Harvard under the lights, striving to end a losing streak and claim its first Ivy League victory after a competitive game against Yale.

Columbia University Athletics — 2025-11-06