In Photos: Harvard Football Takes Down Holy Cross
By Nicholas T. JacobssonFollowing a decisive 59-24 win against the Holy Cross Crusaders, the Crimson advanced to 3-0 (1-0 Ivy) and climbed to No. 25 in the Stats Perform & Coaches FCS Top 25 polls.
With a roar, the Crimson jumps into a huddle to prepare for kickoff.
An incomplete pass to senior tight end Ryan Osborne forces Harvard to punt on their first drive of the game.
A perfect 49-yard punt from senior quarterback Jaden Craig places the ball at the Holy Cross 2-yard line.
After just two plays, Holy Cross fumbles at their 23 yard line with senior defensive tackle Xavier Agostino diving on it for the recovery. This gives Harvard the ball deep in Crusader territory.
Junior tight end Logan Reaska reels in a 22-yard pass from Craig, putting Harvard on the board.
Craig had another standout performance as he completed 19/27 passes for 248 yards and 3 touchdowns in the first half alone. NFL scouts continue to look at his skills, including at least 4 that attended Saturday’s game.
A pass from Holy Cross quarterback Cal Swanson is tipped by sophomore defensive lineman Christian Nwosu into the hands of junior defensive back Damien Henderson for his second pick of the season.
Junior right back Xaviah Bascon shoots through a gap created by the Crimson’s offensive line. Bascon recorded his second rushing touchdown of his season.
Sophomore wide receiver Brady Blackburn had a standout game reeling in 5 catches for 114 yards and two touchdowns.
Junior running back Jordan Harris ran for 91 yards, most of which came from a 75-yard touchdown run in the 3rd quarter.
Offensive line coach Jim Jackson talks strategy with his squad. They have yet to allow a sack on Craig.
Great plays on both sides of the ball led to a blow out victory against Holy Cross. The Crimson hope to extend their record to 4-0 (2-0) Ivy next Friday night when they play Cornell.