Football Set For Clash With League-Leading Harvard
11/6/2009 12:00:00 PM | Football
The Series
This is the 68th game between Harvard and Columbia in a series that started in 1877. Harvard has won the last five games dating back to 2004, with Columbia's last win being a 16-14 home victory in 2003. The Crimson lead the all-time series 52-14 with one tie (1963).
Ouch! That Hurts!
Columbia played without seven starters vs. Yale. Senior running back Ray Rangel, senior quarterback M.A. Olawale, junior wide receiver Mike Stephens, sophomore defensive lineman Owen Fraser, junior linebacker Alex Gross, junior corner Calvin Otis and sophomore corner Kalasi Huggins all missed the game due to injury.
Kicking It Up
Austin Knowlin's 146 kick return yards against Lafayette ranks second in the Ivy League this season.
A Brackett Above
First-year quarterback Sean Brackett got his first collegiate start vs. Yale and had a brilliant debut. Brackett closed the contest 10-for-19 in the air for 180 yards and three touchdowns, while rushing for 68 yards on 15 carries. Brackett's three passing touchdowns tie for the League's single-game best.
Ivery's Coast
Leon Ivery had a breakout game at running back vs. Yale, totaling 127 yards on just 16 carries. Ivery had a 75-yard run vs. the Bulldogs - the longest rush by a Lion or any Ivy League player this season.
Catch That?
The Lions' 18.0 yards per catch average vs. Yale is the Ivy League's best single-game mark.
It's Miller's Time Again!
Lou Miller picked up three tackles for a loss and two sacks vs. Yale. The senior defensive end is tied for the Ivy League lead in sacks with 5.5 this season.
AK's Record Watch
Austin Knowlin needs just 32 yards to become Columbia's all-time leading receiver (yards) having already eclipsed the Lions' 25-year old receptions record. Knowlin currently ranks second all-time in Columbia history with 2,353 yards. Bill Reggio '84CC holds the current record of 2,384 receiving yards. Knowlin also needs four touchdowns to break into Columbia's top-five all-time in scoring. The senior wide receiver currently has 26 career touchdowns for 156 points.
Last Time Out for Columbia
Yale scored in the final minute of play to edge Columbia 23-22 at Robert K. Kraft Field at Lawrence A. Wien Stadium. Leon Ivery led the Lions with 127 yards rushing and Austin Knowlin had three catches for 63 yards and a touchdown. Taylor Joseph added 49 yards receiving and an athletic grab in the back of the endzone, and Andy Shalbrack led Columbia with eight tackles. Lou Miller added seven tackles, including two sacks.
Last Time Out for Harvard
Junior RB Gino Gordon (8 rushes, 119 yards, 3 TDs) and freshman RB Treavor Scales (20 rushes, 120 yards, 2 TDs) became the first Harvard duo in 10 years to rush for at least 100 yards each in the Crimson's 42-21 win over Dartmouth.
This is the 68th game between Harvard and Columbia in a series that started in 1877. Harvard has won the last five games dating back to 2004, with Columbia's last win being a 16-14 home victory in 2003. The Crimson lead the all-time series 52-14 with one tie (1963).
Ouch! That Hurts!
Columbia played without seven starters vs. Yale. Senior running back Ray Rangel, senior quarterback M.A. Olawale, junior wide receiver Mike Stephens, sophomore defensive lineman Owen Fraser, junior linebacker Alex Gross, junior corner Calvin Otis and sophomore corner Kalasi Huggins all missed the game due to injury.
Kicking It Up
Austin Knowlin's 146 kick return yards against Lafayette ranks second in the Ivy League this season.
A Brackett Above
First-year quarterback Sean Brackett got his first collegiate start vs. Yale and had a brilliant debut. Brackett closed the contest 10-for-19 in the air for 180 yards and three touchdowns, while rushing for 68 yards on 15 carries. Brackett's three passing touchdowns tie for the League's single-game best.
Ivery's Coast
Leon Ivery had a breakout game at running back vs. Yale, totaling 127 yards on just 16 carries. Ivery had a 75-yard run vs. the Bulldogs - the longest rush by a Lion or any Ivy League player this season.
Catch That?
The Lions' 18.0 yards per catch average vs. Yale is the Ivy League's best single-game mark.
It's Miller's Time Again!
Lou Miller picked up three tackles for a loss and two sacks vs. Yale. The senior defensive end is tied for the Ivy League lead in sacks with 5.5 this season.
AK's Record Watch
Austin Knowlin needs just 32 yards to become Columbia's all-time leading receiver (yards) having already eclipsed the Lions' 25-year old receptions record. Knowlin currently ranks second all-time in Columbia history with 2,353 yards. Bill Reggio '84CC holds the current record of 2,384 receiving yards. Knowlin also needs four touchdowns to break into Columbia's top-five all-time in scoring. The senior wide receiver currently has 26 career touchdowns for 156 points.
Last Time Out for Columbia
Yale scored in the final minute of play to edge Columbia 23-22 at Robert K. Kraft Field at Lawrence A. Wien Stadium. Leon Ivery led the Lions with 127 yards rushing and Austin Knowlin had three catches for 63 yards and a touchdown. Taylor Joseph added 49 yards receiving and an athletic grab in the back of the endzone, and Andy Shalbrack led Columbia with eight tackles. Lou Miller added seven tackles, including two sacks.
Last Time Out for Harvard
Junior RB Gino Gordon (8 rushes, 119 yards, 3 TDs) and freshman RB Treavor Scales (20 rushes, 120 yards, 2 TDs) became the first Harvard duo in 10 years to rush for at least 100 yards each in the Crimson's 42-21 win over Dartmouth.
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