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

Dartmouth Football Suffers Largest Loss in a Decade Against Harvard

In a crucial Ivy League matchup, Dartmouth’s football team fell behind early and ultimately lost 31-10 to Harvard University. The defeat marked Dartmouth’s biggest loss in ten years.

Game Overview

On a cold November Saturday outside Harvard Stadium, the Dartmouth Big Green team faced disappointment after the game. Still wearing their jerseys, several defensive players gathered in a circle, showing support despite the tough loss.

“Look ahead.” – Safety and team captain Sean Williams ’26 offered encouragement to his teammates.

After breaking the huddle, the team packed up and headed back to Hanover by bus, reflecting on the challenging outcome.

Coach and Player Reactions

Head coach Sammy McCorkle expressed his dissatisfaction with the team’s performance:

“It is what it is. We didn’t play the game we wanted to. It's not the outcome we wanted.”

Quarterback Grayson Saunier ’27 noted a rough start on offense and emphasized the need for consistency:

“We came out excited, ready to go, and we didn’t have a great start. We can’t be inconsistent …This is the first time we went three-and-out on the first drive all year.”

Early Game Struggles

Dartmouth’s defense allowed Harvard to convert three third downs during the opening drive, which led to an early 7-0 deficit. Dartmouth’s offense struggled as well, punting after only three plays on their first possession.

Summary

Dartmouth’s crushing defeat to Harvard exposed key weaknesses on both sides of the ball and showed the team’s need to regroup and improve moving forward.

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The Dartmouth The Dartmouth — 2025-11-04

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