Dartmouth football’s 21-point loss at Harvard the largest loss in a decade

Dartmouth Football Suffers Largest Loss in a Decade at Harvard

In a pivotal Ivy League game this weekend, Dartmouth football faltered in the fourth quarter, losing 31-10 to Harvard University. The defeat marks Dartmouth's most significant loss in ten years.

Game Overview

On a chilly November Saturday outside Harvard Stadium, the Dartmouth Big Green appeared somber. Still wearing their jerseys, a group of defenders gathered in a circle with arms around each other. Safety and team captain Sean Williams ’26 offered a simple message to his teammates:

Look ahead.

The team then dispersed, heading to the locker room to pack up and eventually board buses for the long journey back to Hanover.

Coach and Player Reactions

Head coach Sammy McCorkle reflected on the outcome:

It is what it is. We didn’t play the game we wanted to. It's not the outcome we wanted.

Starting quarterback Grayson Saunier ’27 admitted the team’s rough start impacted the game:

We came out excited, ready to go, and we didn’t have a great start. We can’t be inconsistent… This is the first time we went three-and-out on the first drive all year.

Key Moments

Dartmouth's defense allowed Harvard to convert three third downs during the opening drive, falling behind 7-0 early.
Offensively, Dartmouth punted after only three plays on their first possession.
The storied rivalry saw a strong Harvard team take control early, while Dartmouth struggled to find momentum.

Despite the disheartening loss, leadership urged the team to focus forward and learn from the experience.

Author’s summary: Dartmouth football’s 21-point defeat to Harvard highlighted struggles on both offense and defense, marking their largest Ivy League loss in a decade and underscoring the need to regroup.

The Dartmouth — 2025-11-04

Dartmouth Football Suffers Largest Loss in a Decade at Harvard

Game Overview

Coach and Player Reactions

Key Moments

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