Harvard Football: Harvard 31, Dartmouth 10

With a commanding victory and a new school record, Harvard's football team took sole possession of first place in the Ivy League on November 4, 2025.

Quarterback Jaden Craig's Record-Breaking Performance

Senior quarterback Jaden Craig threw four touchdown passes against Dartmouth, including a nine-yard pass to sophomore tight end Logan Reaska in the fourth quarter. This was Craig’s 42nd career touchdown pass at Harvard, breaking the previous record set by Neil Rose ’03. Ranked No. 43 nationally, Craig has three games left to extend his record.

Team Standings and Stats

Harvard improved to 7-0 overall and 4-0 in Ivy League play.
Dartmouth fell to 5-2 overall and 2-2 in the conference.
Harvard moved up three spots in the Stats Performance Football Championship Series Poll.

Defensive Highlights

Harvard's defense, anchored by junior linebacker Sean Line who tied for the game-high with 12 tackles, effectively contained Dartmouth’s offense. The Big Green rushed for only 61 yards and totaled 261 yards overall.

“Craig’s third touchdown pass was a nine-yarder to sophomore tight end Logan Reaska in the fourth quarter, marking his 42nd touchdown and setting a new Harvard career record.”

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Author’s summary: Harvard’s dominant 31-10 win over Dartmouth showcased Jaden Craig’s record-breaking quarterback play and a strong defensive effort, solidifying Harvard’s top spot in the Ivy League.

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Harvard Magazine — 2025-11-05