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

Dartmouth Football Suffers Largest Defeat in a Decade Against Harvard

In a crucial Ivy League game, Dartmouth football faltered in the fourth quarter, losing 31-10 to Harvard University. Jack Zipper ’28, Abby Byrne ’28, and Kyle Greason ’29 reported on the game.

A Somber Scene at Harvard Stadium

On a cold November Saturday outside Harvard Stadium, the Dartmouth Big Green players appeared subdued after their defeat. A group of defenders, still in their jerseys, stood in a circle with their arms around each other. Safety and team captain Sean Williams ’26 advised his teammates:

“Look ahead.”

They then broke their huddle, headed to the locker room to pack, and prepared for the bus ride back to Hanover.

Coach’s Reflection on the Game

Head coach Sammy McCorkle expressed his disappointment: “It is what it is. We didn’t play the game we wanted to. It's not the outcome we wanted.”

Game Overview

Although many enthusiastic Dartmouth fans filled the stadium, the team struggled early. The Big Green defense allowed Harvard to convert three third downs on the opening drive, falling behind 7-0 quickly. Dartmouth’s offense was forced to punt after only three plays on their first possession.

“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.”

Summary

This 21-point loss marks Dartmouth's heaviest defeat in ten years, highlighting the need for a stronger start in future games.

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The Dartmouth The Dartmouth — 2025-11-04

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