Harvard Football: Harvard 31, Dartmouth 10

Harvard's football team secured a convincing 31-10 victory over Dartmouth, claiming sole possession of first place in the Ivy League. The game took place on November 4, 2025, with the Crimson remaining unbeaten at 7-0 overall and 4-0 in the league, while Dartmouth fell to 5-2 overall and 2-2 in Ivy play.

Quarterback Jaden Craig’s Record-Breaking Performance

Senior quarterback Jaden Craig threw four touchdown passes, including a crucial nine-yard pass to sophomore tight end Logan Reaska in the fourth quarter. This touchdown marked Craig’s 42nd career touchdown pass at Harvard, breaking the previous record held by Neil Rose ’03.

Craig, now ranked No. 43 nationally, has three games left to further extend his record.

Defensive Efforts

The Harvard defense played a key role in the win, led by junior linebacker Sean Line, who tied for the game-high with 12 tackles. The defense effectively contained Dartmouth’s offense, limiting them to just 261 total yards, with the powerful Big Green rushing attack held to only 61 yards.

Statistics at a Glance

Harvard overall record: 7-0
Harvard Ivy League record: 4-0
Dartmouth overall record: 5-2
Dartmouth Ivy League record: 2-2

“With quarterback Jaden Craig whipping passes through the blustery Stadium wind like projectiles... Harvard’s football team assumed sole possession of first place in the Ivy League by beating Dartmouth 31-10.”

“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.”

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Author’s summary: Harvard’s decisive victory over Dartmouth showcased Jaden Craig’s record-breaking passing and a strong defensive effort, keeping the Crimson unbeaten and in first place.

Harvard Magazine — 2025-11-05