Harvard Football Achieves Historic No. 9 Ranking in FCS Poll
Harvard football has demonstrated an impressive performance, winning all seven of its games by at least three touchdowns. Their strong start to the season led to the Crimson being ranked No. 9 in the latest Stats Perform FCS Top 25 rankings, the highest spot in the program’s history.
Ranking Highlights
- Harvard also placed 13th in the AFCA FCS Coaches’ Poll, the best position since at least 2011.
- The Crimson’s rise in the polls followed a commanding 31-10 victory over Dartmouth, improving their record to 7-0.
- They remain the only unbeaten team in the Ivy League, while Yale and Penn both have 5-2 records.
Upcoming Challenges
Harvard has yet to face Yale or Penn this season. Penn will visit Harvard on November 15, followed by the 141st edition of “The Game” against Yale in New Haven on November 23.
Significance of the Ranking
This ranking is particularly meaningful as Ivy League teams are now eligible for the FCS playoffs for the first time, adding new stakes to the season.
Next Game
The Crimson aim to extend their winning streak to eight games with an away match at Columbia scheduled for Friday night.
Amin Touri stated, "Harvard football’s dominant run in the Ivy League was rewarded on Monday with the No. 9 spot in the latest Stats Perform FCS Top 25 rankings, the highest in program history."
Contact: Amin Touri at [email protected]
Author’s Summary
Harvard football reaches a historic No. 9 FCS ranking after a perfect 7-0 start, leading the Ivy League as playoff eligibility begins for the first time.