Football's Top-20 Best Team Offensive Games
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NEW YORK—This is the ninth feature in a #CUFootball150 series on Top-10 Historical Lists for Columbia Football. Below is a list of Columbia Football's all-time Top-20 Offensive Games in school history.
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20. Haverford, Sept. 26, 1925 (Columbia 59, Haverford 0)
In the 1925 season-opener, Columbia uses a series of long plays to score nine touchdowns in a 59-0 victory over Haverford at South Field. Myron Sesit leads the Lions with three touchdowns, Harry Kaplan scores on touchdown runs of 43 yards and 50 yards, George Pease, Ray Kirchmeyer, and Roberts all cross the line for touchdowns. Columbia totals 19 first downs to only two for Haverford and runs for 387 yards and passes for 76 yards. It is the first three blowout victories for the 1925 Columbia Lions which finish 6-3-1 under Head Coach Charles F. Crowley.
19. Brown, Sept. 30, 1961 (Columbia 50, Brown 0)
Columbia opens its 1961 season with an Ivy League game record 50 points in registering a 50-0 shutout victory over Brown in Providence. Dominant Columbia, which tallied 406 total yards of offense on the day, put up three touchdowns on the board before 13 minutes of play had elapsed. Tom Haggerty scored on a short run and Russ Warren caught a 56-yard touchdown pass from quarterback Tom Vasell. Warren added another touchdown in the second half on a 22-yard fumble recovery after Lee Black blocked a Brown punt. The victory set the tone for the rest of the season as Columbia went on to win a share of the 1961 Ivy League championship.
18. Cornell, Nov. 12, 2011 (Cornell 62, Columbia 41)
Columbia's passing attack notches 499 total yards of offense in a 62-41 thrilling loss to Cornell. Wide receiver Kurt Williams ties a school-record with three touchdown catches and finishes the day with 12 receptions for 191 yards, while quarterback Brackett throws for career-bests of 409 yards and four touchdowns while completing 26 of 47 passes. Williams and Brackett hook up for touchdown passes of 8, 37, and 22 yards. Receiver Mike Stephens also finishes with six catches for 104 yards.
17. Bucknell, Oct. 22, 1983 (Columbia 31, Bucknell 31)
In a game played at Hofstra Stadium on Long Island, quarterback John Witkowski throws for 423 yards and three touchdowns as Columbia ties Bucknell 31-31. Witkowski, who finished with 440 total yards, completed 21 of 39 passes and connected on touchdowns of 66, 93, and 24 yards. His 93-yard touchdown pass to Mark Milam remains the longest pass in school history. Bill Reggio caught 10 passes for 201 yards and two touchdowns, including a 66-yarder from Witkowski. Columbia played its entire 1983 season either on the road or at neutral sites due to construction at Baker Field.
16. Lehigh, Oct. 14, 1995 (Lehigh 37, Columbia 35)
Quarterback Mike Cavanaugh sparks the Columbia offense with 408 total yards but the Lions end up on the short end of a 37-35 decision in New York. Columbia finishes the game with 551 total offensive yards and five touchdowns (four rushing). Cavanaugh rushes for 138 yards on 23 carries and touchdown and throws for 270 yards and a touchdown on 11 of 21 completions. Running back John Harper rushes for three touchdowns and 96 yards overall, and David Ramirez catches six passes for 181 yards and a 67-yard touchdown from Cavanaugh.
15. Penn, Nov. 14, 1964 (Columbia 33, Penn 12)
Quarterback Archie Roberts is responsible for 377 of Columbia's 460 total offensive yards in leading the Lions to a 33-12 win over Penn at Baker Field. One of the top dual-threat quarterbacks in school history, Roberts totals 377 yards of offense and is responsible for four touchdowns. On the ground, he gains 202 yards rushing on only 19 carries (10.7 average) and a touchdown. Through the air, Roberts tosses three touchdown passes and completes 14 of 19 passes (74 percent) for 175 yards.
14. St. Lawrence, Oct. 23, 1915 (Columbia 57, St. Lawrence 0)
Columbia's campus rejoices as the university brings football back after an eight-year hiatus with a 57-0 win over St. Lawrence at South Field. After scoring five and two touchdowns respectively, Emanuel Littauer and J.B. Donoho lead a Lions attack that totals nine touchdowns on the day. Littauer's five touchdowns remain a school-record to this day. Also scoring for the Lions were Howard Wilber and Arthur Miller. Columbia held a 37-0 halftime lead.
13. Lafayette, Nov. 16, 1946 (Columbia 46, Lafayette 0)
Before a Baker Field crowd of only 12,000, Columbia rushes for 421 yards in a 46-0 win over Lafayette. Louis Kusserow, Eugene Rossides, Bob Russell, Jack Nork, and Bruce Gehrke accounted for the seven touchdowns in the win. The Lions finish off the 1946 season with a 6-3 record.
12. Wesleyan, Oct. 10, 1925 (Columbia 64, Wesleyan 0)
Columbia runs roughshod over Wesleyan winning a 64-0 contest at South Field. Playing before 12,000 fans on a wind-swept field, the Lions tie a school-record with 10 touchdowns. The game's highlight was an 85-yard kickoff return for touchdown by George Pease. Bill Madden scored on a 35-yard touchdown dash and Kirchmeyer narrowly missed scoring a touchdown on a 48-yard gallop. Wesleyan finally converted a first down in the fourth quarter and finished with three in the game. Columbia did not complete a forward pass as it raced to 461 yards rushing, including 316 yards gained through the line. The Lions also gained 165 yards on kickoff returns. Columbia led 45-0 at halftime.
11. Brown, Nov. 19, 1988 (Columbia 31, Brown 13)
Columbia rushes for a school-record 444 yards and gains a school-record 7.8 yards per rush in notching a 31-13 win over Brown. Columbia finishes the day with 494 total offensive yards, 57 rushes for 444 yards and also gains a school-record 18 first downs by rushing. Greg Abbruzzese runs for two touchdowns, including a 51-yarder, and rushes for a career-best 198 yards on 19 carries, Solomon Johnson rushes 14 times for 145 yards and a touchdown. Columbia throws only 10 passes on the day.
10. Dartmouth, Oct. 21, 2000 (Columbia 49, Dartmouth 21)
Columbia scores seven touchdowns in winning a 49-21 Homecoming contest over Dartmouth. The seven touchdowns and seven point after attempt conversions tied school-records for an Ivy League game, and the Lions rack up 443 total offensive yards on only 60 plays (7.4 yards per offensive play). Running back Johnathan Reese breaks the 34-year old school rushing record with 236 yards and scores a career-high four touchdowns. On only 25 carries, Reese scores on touchdown runs of 72 yards, 44, 10, and 2 and averages a school-record 9.4 yards per carry. Quarterback Jeff McCall completes 11 of 17 passes for 118 yards including a 54-yard touchdown pass to Doug Peck. Justin Logan also pitches in two touchdowns on an 82-yard kickoff return and 59-yard interception return. Columbia's defense also intercepts five passes for 129 return yards.
9. Cornell, Nov. 12, 2016 (Cornell 42, Columbia 40)
In an exciting back-and-forth offensive contest, Columbia puts up a school-record 726 team all-purpose yards in a 42-40 loss to Cornell at Lawrence A. Wien Stadium. On offense, the Lions total 562 yards, pass for 397 and rush for 165 while registering 29 first downs. Anders Hill throws for 284 yards and three touchdowns on 24 completions, Skyler Mornhinweg passes for 76 yards, first-year Ronald Smith catches 11 passes for 195 yards and a TD, running back Alan Watson totals 190 all-purpose yards, including 105 yards on 18 rushes and a 69-yard kickoff return, first-year Josh Wainwright catches five passes for 47 yards and a 33-yard TD, and Scooter Hollis catches four passes for 67 yards and completes a 37-yard pass. First-year running back Lynnard Rose also finishes with 106 all-purpose yards.
8. Syracuse, Nov. 23, 1946 (Columbia 59, Syracuse 21)
One week after scoring seven touchdowns in a 46-0 win over Lafayette, Columbia finished with nine touchdowns in a 59-21 rout of Syracuse before a school-record 30,000 fans at Baker Field. It took a whole half for the Columbia offense to get going but it was all downhill for Syracuse in the second half. Louis Kusserow led the Lions with three touchdowns, and Bill Olson, Eugene Rossides, Bill Swiacki, Andrew Caruso, and Robert Lincoln each scored once in the rout. Columbia finished the year 6-3.
7. Brown, Nov. 19, 1966 (Columbia 40, Brown 38)
Columbia rushes for 396 yards and a school-record tying five touchdowns on 69 carries in winning a 40-38 comeback victory in the 1966 season finale in Providence. Jim O'Connor scores four touchdowns and rushes for a then-Ivy League rushing record 225 yards on 34 carries. O'Connor scores on touchdown runs of 16, 1, 34, and 1, the final tally was the game-winner. Columbia battles back from an 18-point first quarter deficit (24-6). The Lions finish the day with 29 first downs and finish with 505 total offensive yards. Michael Busa runs 19 times for 106 yards, quarterback Marty Domres adds 65 yards rushing on 16 carries and throws for 103 yards and one touchdown on 8-12 completions.
6. Marist, Oct. 7, 2017 (Columbia 41, Marist 17)
Columbia sets a school game record for most yards per pass attempt (10.3) and passes for 350 yards in a dominating 41-17 victory at Marist. Visiting Columbia jumps out to a 38-0 halftime lead as it scores touchdowns on its first five offensive possessions. The Lions total 491 offensive yards and 590 all-purpose yards in the rout. Quarterback Anders Hill ties a school-record with five touchdowns responsible for (two rushing and three passing), throws for 350 yards while completing 23 of 33 passes. First-year Emerson Kabus catches four passes for 114 yards, a touchdown, and a 65-yarder, Josh Wainwright catches fire passes for 89 yards and a touchdown, and Christian Everett chips in a touchdown catch.
5. Cornell, Nov. 2, 1968 (Cornell 34, Columbia 25)
Led by quarterback Marty Domres, the Lions' offense puts up 572 total yards of offense in a 34-25 loss to Cornell. Domres totals 447 yards of offense on 66 plays. He totals school and Ivy League records for both total yards (447), passing yards (396) and throws three touchdown passes while completing 26 of 44 and rushes for 51 yards. He also sets a variety of Columbia career marks in the game. Receivers Robert Werner and Bill Wazevich both finish the day with 123 and 121 yards receiving respectively.
4. Princeton, Oct. 2, 2010 (Columbia 42, Princeton 14)
Columbia totals 528 yards of offense and quarterback Sean Brackett throws a school-record tying five touchdown passes in a 42-14 victory over Princeton. Brackett's throws touchdown passes of 13, 2, 7, 13, and 40 yards, completes 18 of 24 passes for 273 yards and runs for 48 yards. His pass efficiency rating of 239.3 ranks No. 2 in school history. Tight end Andrew Kennedy scores two touchdowns and makes seven catches for 148 yards. Nick Gerst does the job on the round with 124 yards rushing and 154 all-purpose yards. The Lions catch fire in the second quarter with 21 unanswered points. School-record 5 TD passes
3. Dartmouth, Nov. 6, 1982 (Dartmouth 56, Columbia 41)
In one of the Ivy League's all-time best passing performances, Columbia racks up 606 total yards in a 56-41 loss at Dartmouth. Quarterback John Witkowski sets a national record with 504 total yards as he throws for 466 yards and five touchdowns while completing 39 of 64 passes. All statistics were school-records. In the fourth quarter alone, Witkowski throws three TD passes and accumulated 209 passing yards. In the second half, he threw for 289 yards on 26 of 42 attempts and four touchdowns. His top targets were Bill Reggio, who finished with three touchdowns, 10 receptions and 108 yards, and Don Lewis, who totaled 10 receptions, one touchdown and 126 yards. Tight end Dan Upperco caught a touchdown pass and totaled 83 yards on six receptions. Thomas Norton also finished with seven receptions for 91 yards and ran for a touchdown.
2. Lafayette, Oct. 11, 2003 (Lafayette 41, Columbia 23)
Columbia totals a school-record 612 total offensive yards and averages a school-record 7.6 yards per play in a 41-23 loss at Lafayette. The Lions total 612 yards on 82 plays, rush for 212 on 39 carries, pass for 400 yards and finish with 29 first downs. Jeff Otis completes 21 of 35 passes for 299 yards and three touchdowns and Ayo Oluwole rushes for 166 yards on 31 carries. Travis Chmelka catches nine passes for 116 yards, Zach Van Zant catches seven passes for 123 yards and a touchdown and tight end Wade Fletcher scores two touchdowns on six catches for 94 yards. The Lions outgain Lafayette 612-581 in yardage.
1. Hobart, Nov. 10, 1917 (Columbia 70, Hobart 0)
In the most lopsided game ever played on South Field, Columbia scores a school-record 70 points and a school-record tying 10 touchdowns in a 70-0 victory over Hobart. Columbia's backfield ripped through the Hobart defense as it totaled 508 total offensive yards including 300 rushing and 288 passing. Columbia's defense held Hobart to just two first downs, which was accomplished at the very end of the game. Columbia coach T. Nelson Metcalf sent in all the substitutes in the second half after leading 61-0. Columbia went up 20-0 in the game's first few minutes on three consecutive rushing touchdowns. Scoring touchdowns for the Lions were Charles Shaw (three), Memmott (three), J.M. Houlahan (two), Philip Kindelberger and Parnes. John Kennedy converted seven point after attempts and Memmott added a field goal. The Lions completed a school-record 90.9 percent of their passes (10 of 11). The last two quarters were shortened from 15 minutes to 10 minutes.
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20. Haverford, Sept. 26, 1925 (Columbia 59, Haverford 0)
In the 1925 season-opener, Columbia uses a series of long plays to score nine touchdowns in a 59-0 victory over Haverford at South Field. Myron Sesit leads the Lions with three touchdowns, Harry Kaplan scores on touchdown runs of 43 yards and 50 yards, George Pease, Ray Kirchmeyer, and Roberts all cross the line for touchdowns. Columbia totals 19 first downs to only two for Haverford and runs for 387 yards and passes for 76 yards. It is the first three blowout victories for the 1925 Columbia Lions which finish 6-3-1 under Head Coach Charles F. Crowley.
19. Brown, Sept. 30, 1961 (Columbia 50, Brown 0)Columbia opens its 1961 season with an Ivy League game record 50 points in registering a 50-0 shutout victory over Brown in Providence. Dominant Columbia, which tallied 406 total yards of offense on the day, put up three touchdowns on the board before 13 minutes of play had elapsed. Tom Haggerty scored on a short run and Russ Warren caught a 56-yard touchdown pass from quarterback Tom Vasell. Warren added another touchdown in the second half on a 22-yard fumble recovery after Lee Black blocked a Brown punt. The victory set the tone for the rest of the season as Columbia went on to win a share of the 1961 Ivy League championship.
18. Cornell, Nov. 12, 2011 (Cornell 62, Columbia 41)
Columbia's passing attack notches 499 total yards of offense in a 62-41 thrilling loss to Cornell. Wide receiver Kurt Williams ties a school-record with three touchdown catches and finishes the day with 12 receptions for 191 yards, while quarterback Brackett throws for career-bests of 409 yards and four touchdowns while completing 26 of 47 passes. Williams and Brackett hook up for touchdown passes of 8, 37, and 22 yards. Receiver Mike Stephens also finishes with six catches for 104 yards.
17. Bucknell, Oct. 22, 1983 (Columbia 31, Bucknell 31)
In a game played at Hofstra Stadium on Long Island, quarterback John Witkowski throws for 423 yards and three touchdowns as Columbia ties Bucknell 31-31. Witkowski, who finished with 440 total yards, completed 21 of 39 passes and connected on touchdowns of 66, 93, and 24 yards. His 93-yard touchdown pass to Mark Milam remains the longest pass in school history. Bill Reggio caught 10 passes for 201 yards and two touchdowns, including a 66-yarder from Witkowski. Columbia played its entire 1983 season either on the road or at neutral sites due to construction at Baker Field.
16. Lehigh, Oct. 14, 1995 (Lehigh 37, Columbia 35)
Quarterback Mike Cavanaugh sparks the Columbia offense with 408 total yards but the Lions end up on the short end of a 37-35 decision in New York. Columbia finishes the game with 551 total offensive yards and five touchdowns (four rushing). Cavanaugh rushes for 138 yards on 23 carries and touchdown and throws for 270 yards and a touchdown on 11 of 21 completions. Running back John Harper rushes for three touchdowns and 96 yards overall, and David Ramirez catches six passes for 181 yards and a 67-yard touchdown from Cavanaugh.
15. Penn, Nov. 14, 1964 (Columbia 33, Penn 12)
Quarterback Archie Roberts is responsible for 377 of Columbia's 460 total offensive yards in leading the Lions to a 33-12 win over Penn at Baker Field. One of the top dual-threat quarterbacks in school history, Roberts totals 377 yards of offense and is responsible for four touchdowns. On the ground, he gains 202 yards rushing on only 19 carries (10.7 average) and a touchdown. Through the air, Roberts tosses three touchdown passes and completes 14 of 19 passes (74 percent) for 175 yards.
14. St. Lawrence, Oct. 23, 1915 (Columbia 57, St. Lawrence 0)
Columbia's campus rejoices as the university brings football back after an eight-year hiatus with a 57-0 win over St. Lawrence at South Field. After scoring five and two touchdowns respectively, Emanuel Littauer and J.B. Donoho lead a Lions attack that totals nine touchdowns on the day. Littauer's five touchdowns remain a school-record to this day. Also scoring for the Lions were Howard Wilber and Arthur Miller. Columbia held a 37-0 halftime lead.
13. Lafayette, Nov. 16, 1946 (Columbia 46, Lafayette 0)
Before a Baker Field crowd of only 12,000, Columbia rushes for 421 yards in a 46-0 win over Lafayette. Louis Kusserow, Eugene Rossides, Bob Russell, Jack Nork, and Bruce Gehrke accounted for the seven touchdowns in the win. The Lions finish off the 1946 season with a 6-3 record.
12. Wesleyan, Oct. 10, 1925 (Columbia 64, Wesleyan 0)
Columbia runs roughshod over Wesleyan winning a 64-0 contest at South Field. Playing before 12,000 fans on a wind-swept field, the Lions tie a school-record with 10 touchdowns. The game's highlight was an 85-yard kickoff return for touchdown by George Pease. Bill Madden scored on a 35-yard touchdown dash and Kirchmeyer narrowly missed scoring a touchdown on a 48-yard gallop. Wesleyan finally converted a first down in the fourth quarter and finished with three in the game. Columbia did not complete a forward pass as it raced to 461 yards rushing, including 316 yards gained through the line. The Lions also gained 165 yards on kickoff returns. Columbia led 45-0 at halftime.
11. Brown, Nov. 19, 1988 (Columbia 31, Brown 13)
Columbia rushes for a school-record 444 yards and gains a school-record 7.8 yards per rush in notching a 31-13 win over Brown. Columbia finishes the day with 494 total offensive yards, 57 rushes for 444 yards and also gains a school-record 18 first downs by rushing. Greg Abbruzzese runs for two touchdowns, including a 51-yarder, and rushes for a career-best 198 yards on 19 carries, Solomon Johnson rushes 14 times for 145 yards and a touchdown. Columbia throws only 10 passes on the day.
10. Dartmouth, Oct. 21, 2000 (Columbia 49, Dartmouth 21)
Columbia scores seven touchdowns in winning a 49-21 Homecoming contest over Dartmouth. The seven touchdowns and seven point after attempt conversions tied school-records for an Ivy League game, and the Lions rack up 443 total offensive yards on only 60 plays (7.4 yards per offensive play). Running back Johnathan Reese breaks the 34-year old school rushing record with 236 yards and scores a career-high four touchdowns. On only 25 carries, Reese scores on touchdown runs of 72 yards, 44, 10, and 2 and averages a school-record 9.4 yards per carry. Quarterback Jeff McCall completes 11 of 17 passes for 118 yards including a 54-yard touchdown pass to Doug Peck. Justin Logan also pitches in two touchdowns on an 82-yard kickoff return and 59-yard interception return. Columbia's defense also intercepts five passes for 129 return yards.
9. Cornell, Nov. 12, 2016 (Cornell 42, Columbia 40)
In an exciting back-and-forth offensive contest, Columbia puts up a school-record 726 team all-purpose yards in a 42-40 loss to Cornell at Lawrence A. Wien Stadium. On offense, the Lions total 562 yards, pass for 397 and rush for 165 while registering 29 first downs. Anders Hill throws for 284 yards and three touchdowns on 24 completions, Skyler Mornhinweg passes for 76 yards, first-year Ronald Smith catches 11 passes for 195 yards and a TD, running back Alan Watson totals 190 all-purpose yards, including 105 yards on 18 rushes and a 69-yard kickoff return, first-year Josh Wainwright catches five passes for 47 yards and a 33-yard TD, and Scooter Hollis catches four passes for 67 yards and completes a 37-yard pass. First-year running back Lynnard Rose also finishes with 106 all-purpose yards.
8. Syracuse, Nov. 23, 1946 (Columbia 59, Syracuse 21)
One week after scoring seven touchdowns in a 46-0 win over Lafayette, Columbia finished with nine touchdowns in a 59-21 rout of Syracuse before a school-record 30,000 fans at Baker Field. It took a whole half for the Columbia offense to get going but it was all downhill for Syracuse in the second half. Louis Kusserow led the Lions with three touchdowns, and Bill Olson, Eugene Rossides, Bill Swiacki, Andrew Caruso, and Robert Lincoln each scored once in the rout. Columbia finished the year 6-3.
7. Brown, Nov. 19, 1966 (Columbia 40, Brown 38)
Columbia rushes for 396 yards and a school-record tying five touchdowns on 69 carries in winning a 40-38 comeback victory in the 1966 season finale in Providence. Jim O'Connor scores four touchdowns and rushes for a then-Ivy League rushing record 225 yards on 34 carries. O'Connor scores on touchdown runs of 16, 1, 34, and 1, the final tally was the game-winner. Columbia battles back from an 18-point first quarter deficit (24-6). The Lions finish the day with 29 first downs and finish with 505 total offensive yards. Michael Busa runs 19 times for 106 yards, quarterback Marty Domres adds 65 yards rushing on 16 carries and throws for 103 yards and one touchdown on 8-12 completions.
6. Marist, Oct. 7, 2017 (Columbia 41, Marist 17)
Columbia sets a school game record for most yards per pass attempt (10.3) and passes for 350 yards in a dominating 41-17 victory at Marist. Visiting Columbia jumps out to a 38-0 halftime lead as it scores touchdowns on its first five offensive possessions. The Lions total 491 offensive yards and 590 all-purpose yards in the rout. Quarterback Anders Hill ties a school-record with five touchdowns responsible for (two rushing and three passing), throws for 350 yards while completing 23 of 33 passes. First-year Emerson Kabus catches four passes for 114 yards, a touchdown, and a 65-yarder, Josh Wainwright catches fire passes for 89 yards and a touchdown, and Christian Everett chips in a touchdown catch.
5. Cornell, Nov. 2, 1968 (Cornell 34, Columbia 25)
Led by quarterback Marty Domres, the Lions' offense puts up 572 total yards of offense in a 34-25 loss to Cornell. Domres totals 447 yards of offense on 66 plays. He totals school and Ivy League records for both total yards (447), passing yards (396) and throws three touchdown passes while completing 26 of 44 and rushes for 51 yards. He also sets a variety of Columbia career marks in the game. Receivers Robert Werner and Bill Wazevich both finish the day with 123 and 121 yards receiving respectively.
4. Princeton, Oct. 2, 2010 (Columbia 42, Princeton 14)
Columbia totals 528 yards of offense and quarterback Sean Brackett throws a school-record tying five touchdown passes in a 42-14 victory over Princeton. Brackett's throws touchdown passes of 13, 2, 7, 13, and 40 yards, completes 18 of 24 passes for 273 yards and runs for 48 yards. His pass efficiency rating of 239.3 ranks No. 2 in school history. Tight end Andrew Kennedy scores two touchdowns and makes seven catches for 148 yards. Nick Gerst does the job on the round with 124 yards rushing and 154 all-purpose yards. The Lions catch fire in the second quarter with 21 unanswered points. School-record 5 TD passes
3. Dartmouth, Nov. 6, 1982 (Dartmouth 56, Columbia 41)
In one of the Ivy League's all-time best passing performances, Columbia racks up 606 total yards in a 56-41 loss at Dartmouth. Quarterback John Witkowski sets a national record with 504 total yards as he throws for 466 yards and five touchdowns while completing 39 of 64 passes. All statistics were school-records. In the fourth quarter alone, Witkowski throws three TD passes and accumulated 209 passing yards. In the second half, he threw for 289 yards on 26 of 42 attempts and four touchdowns. His top targets were Bill Reggio, who finished with three touchdowns, 10 receptions and 108 yards, and Don Lewis, who totaled 10 receptions, one touchdown and 126 yards. Tight end Dan Upperco caught a touchdown pass and totaled 83 yards on six receptions. Thomas Norton also finished with seven receptions for 91 yards and ran for a touchdown.
2. Lafayette, Oct. 11, 2003 (Lafayette 41, Columbia 23)
Columbia totals a school-record 612 total offensive yards and averages a school-record 7.6 yards per play in a 41-23 loss at Lafayette. The Lions total 612 yards on 82 plays, rush for 212 on 39 carries, pass for 400 yards and finish with 29 first downs. Jeff Otis completes 21 of 35 passes for 299 yards and three touchdowns and Ayo Oluwole rushes for 166 yards on 31 carries. Travis Chmelka catches nine passes for 116 yards, Zach Van Zant catches seven passes for 123 yards and a touchdown and tight end Wade Fletcher scores two touchdowns on six catches for 94 yards. The Lions outgain Lafayette 612-581 in yardage.
1. Hobart, Nov. 10, 1917 (Columbia 70, Hobart 0)
In the most lopsided game ever played on South Field, Columbia scores a school-record 70 points and a school-record tying 10 touchdowns in a 70-0 victory over Hobart. Columbia's backfield ripped through the Hobart defense as it totaled 508 total offensive yards including 300 rushing and 288 passing. Columbia's defense held Hobart to just two first downs, which was accomplished at the very end of the game. Columbia coach T. Nelson Metcalf sent in all the substitutes in the second half after leading 61-0. Columbia went up 20-0 in the game's first few minutes on three consecutive rushing touchdowns. Scoring touchdowns for the Lions were Charles Shaw (three), Memmott (three), J.M. Houlahan (two), Philip Kindelberger and Parnes. John Kennedy converted seven point after attempts and Memmott added a field goal. The Lions completed a school-record 90.9 percent of their passes (10 of 11). The last two quarters were shortened from 15 minutes to 10 minutes.
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