Dartmouth football’s 21-point loss at Harvard the largest in a decade
In a critical Ivy League matchup, Dartmouth football struggled in the final quarter, falling 31–10 to Harvard University. Jack Zipper ’28, Abby Byrne ’28, and Kyle Greason ’29 reported the story from Cambridge.
Somber aftermath at Harvard Stadium
Outside Harvard Stadium on a chilly November Saturday, the Dartmouth Big Green stood in silence after the heavy defeat to their longtime rival. A small group of defenders, still wearing their jerseys, gathered in a circle, arms linked.
“Look ahead,” said safety and team captain Sean Williams ’26.
They then broke the huddle, packed their bags inside the locker room, and boarded the buses for the long ride back to Hanover.
“It is what it is,” head coach Sammy McCorkle said. “We didn’t play the game we wanted to. It's not the outcome we wanted.”
Rough start despite fan support
The stands were filled with Dartmouth fans who carried strong energy from pregame festivities. On the field, however, the team faltered early. Harvard’s offense converted three third downs on their opening drive to take a 7–0 lead.
Dartmouth’s first possession ended quickly, forcing an early punt after only three plays.
“We came out excited, ready to go, and we didn’t have a great start,” said starting quarterback Grayson Saunier ’27. “We can’t be inconsistent … This is the first time we went three-and-out on the first drive all year.”
Author’s summary
Dartmouth’s 31–10 defeat to Harvard marked their largest loss in ten years, underscoring inconsistency and missed opportunities despite strong fan support early on.