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Charlie Smith's 2 touchdown passes help Harvard topple Princeton 35-7 in Ivy League showdown
Charlie Smith threw two touchdown passes and Harvard added three second-half scores to move into sole possession of first place.
- On Saturday, Harvard defeated Princeton 35-7, securing sole possession of first place in the Ivy League with an undefeated 6-0 conference record.
- Entering the game tied for the lead, both teams sought control of the Ancient Eight. Harvard maintained their undefeated 6-0 season, while the Tigers fell into a second-place tie with Dartmouth.
- Sophomore quarterback Charlie Smith threw for 230 yards, and junior running back DJ Gordon returned with 69 rushing yards. Linebacker Dorsey Benefield sealed the win with a 32-yard fumble return for a touchdown.
- The Crimson held Princeton to just 219 yards of offense, demonstrating defensive dominance. This victory marks the most points scored against the Tigers by any team this season.
- Harvard travels to Hanover next Friday to face Dartmouth at Buddy Teevens Stadium. The Big Green, coming off a 38-18 win against Columbia, needs a victory to remain in contention for the Ivy League's automatic bid.
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Charlie Smith’s 2 touchdown passes help Harvard topple Princeton 35-7 in Ivy League showdown
CAMBRIDGE, Mass. (AP) — Charlie Smith threw two touchdown passes and Harvard rolled in the second half to defeat Princeton 35-7 on Saturday in a matchup of early leaders in the Ivy League. The Crimson (6-0, 3-0), ranked No. 15 in the Stats Perform FCS Top 25, took sole possession of first place. Princeton (4-2,...
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