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

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

In a pivotal Ivy League clash, Dartmouth football suffered a heavy 31–10 defeat at Harvard Stadium, marking its largest loss in ten years. The team struggled especially in the fourth quarter, allowing Harvard to pull away decisively.

On a cold November afternoon, the mood among the Big Green was somber. Still clad in their uniforms, several Dartmouth defenders stood arm in arm near the field, reflecting on the difficult loss.

“Look ahead,” said safety and team captain Sean Williams ’26, offering brief but encouraging words to his teammates.

After breaking the huddle, the players headed into the locker room to gather their belongings and prepared for the long journey 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.”

The game began with high hopes as a large crowd of Dartmouth supporters filled the stands, full of energy from pregame festivities. Yet the excitement quickly shifted when the Big Green defense allowed Harvard to convert three consecutive third downs on its opening drive, leading to an early 7–0 deficit. Dartmouth’s offense fared no better, punting 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 loss to Harvard reveals deep struggles on both sides of the ball and marks a disappointing low point in an otherwise competitive Ivy League season.

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