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

Game Overview

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

Opening Drive

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

Postgame Notes – Yale

Yale secured a 24-10 victory over Columbia last Saturday by scoring twice in the third quarter to break open a close game.

The Bulldogs recorded five sacks and Columbia was hindered by 10 penalties.
Quarterback Chase Goodwin returned from injury, completing 15 of 30 passes for 208 yards and one touchdown.
Senior running back Lucas Bullock gained 78 yards receiving, including a notable 69-yard catch in the second quarter.
Linebacker Terell Battle and defensive back Jeremiah Douglas had breakout games, each setting career highs with 10 tackles.

"Senior defensive end Justin Townsend is leading the Ivy League in tackles for loss (9.5)."

"Starting quarterback Chase Goodwin returned after missing the previous three games due to injury and completed 15-of-30 passes for 208 yards and a touchdown."

Author's summary: Columbia football prepares for its final night game against unbeaten Harvard, aiming to end a losing streak after a challenging defeat by Yale.

Columbia University Athletics — 2025-11-06