In Photos: Harvard Defeats Princeton 35–14 in Decisive Ivy League Win
By Nicholas T. JacobssonAt Princeton Stadium, the Crimson improved to 6-0 (3-0 Ivy) with an impressive 35–14 victory over the Tigers in front of Princeton’s homecoming crowd on Saturday. This was the first time Harvard has won at Princeton since 2016. The win lifted Harvard to No. 12 in the Stats Perform poll and No. 15 in the FCS Coaches Top 25, keeping their undefeated season alive and championship hopes strong.
Senior quarterback Jaden Craig fires a deep strike to senior wide receiver Cam Henry for a 69-yard touchdown, connecting on one of the Crimson’s biggest plays of the day.
Junior linebacker Sean Line makes a shoestring tackle on Princeton quarterback Kai Colon. Line led the Crimson defense with a team-high 10 tackles, anchoring the unit with his physical play and field awareness.
Senior special teamer Riley Jenne comes within inches of blocking a punt. Jenne recorded a blocked punt in the game against Brown.
A Princeton defender is flagged for pass interference as sophomore wide receiver Brady Blackburn jumps to make a contested catch.
Sophomore kicker and punter Dylan Fingersh launches a 51-yard punt that pins Princeton at its own 3-yard line. Fingersh was consistent all game, recording three punts for a total of 142 yards to help control field position.
Henry is brought down as he races down the sideline, continuing to be a key deep threat in Harvard’s offensive attack.
Junior tight end Seamus Gilmartin stretches out to make a catch, finishing the game with two receptions for 42 yards.
Senior running back Xaviah Bascon battles through a swarm of Princeton defenders, fighting for extra yards.
Bascon bursts through a gap in the Princeton defense for a 28-yard gain. He finished the day with 101 yards on 13 carries, leading the Crimson ground attack.
Line breaks up a pass from Princeton quarterback Kai Colon. The play was initially ruled a fumble, sparking controversy and frustration among Princeton fans during their homecoming matchup.
On 2nd-and-26, quarterback Jaden Craig connects with junior tight end Logan Reaska for a 17-yard completion, keeping a grueling 17-play, 71-yard drive alive that chewed up nine minutes and ended in a Crimson touchdown.
Craig scrambles toward the end zone, coming up just short amid a tangle of linemen and defenders. Craig’s mobility proved crucial throughout the game as he repeatedly extended plays and kept Crimson drives alive.
After the game, Harvard head coach Andrew Aurich shared an embrace with Princeton head coach Bob Surace. A Princeton alumnus, Aurich’s roots run deep, having played as an offensive lineman for the Tigers before spending eight seasons on their coaching staff.