NEW YORK - The Columbia football team returns to Robert K. Kraft Field at Wien Stadium to host Dartmouth for its 81st Homecoming Contest Saturday, October 22. The Lions (3-2, 0-2) and Big Green (1-4, 0-2) will both be in search of their first Ivy League victories of the season. Kickoff is set for 1:30 p.m. on SNY and ESPN+. Fans can also listen on WKCR 89.9 FM in New York or via the station's website.

WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW

1. Saturday is the 81st homecoming game in program history and the 11th time the Lions have hosted the Big Green on HC.

2. The Lions remain at the top of the nation in rushing defense, holding teams to 42.0 rushing yards per game over the first four games of the season.

3. Canty and Jenkins were the first receiving duo to record 100-yard games in the same game since 2011.

4. Ryan Young enters the game sitting fifth all time on Columbia's all-time rushing list with a career total of 1,501 rushing yards.

THE MATCHUP
In what will be the 92nd meeting all-time, the Lions and Big Green meet on the gridiron when Dartmouth visits Columbia on homecoming. It's the first time Dartmouth has visited Robert K. Kraft Field at Wien Stadium since 2018, and a win for the Lions would be the first home win over Dartmouth since 2016, having knocked off Dartmouth in Hanover, New Hampshire during the 2021 meeting. Saturday doubles as the 81st homecoming game in program history, and the 11th time that the Lions will host the Big Green on homecoming. It's the first time since 2018, and the last time the Lions won against Dartmouth on homecoming was a 9-7 victory in 2016. Columbia's most points ever scored in a homecoming game came against Dartmouth, scoring 49 in a 49-21 victory in 2000. Overall, Dartmouth holds a 70-20-1 lead over Columbia and a 32-14 advantage in New York. But the Lions have won three out of the previous five meetings, including back-to-back wins in 2016 and 2017.

81ST HOMECOMING
Saturday will be Columbia's 81st homecoming game, and the 11th time that the Lions will meet the Big Green on homecoming. Columbia has won four out of the last five homecoming games and last beat Dartmouth for homecoming on 2016.

HONORING THE PAST
Prior to the contest, Columbia Athletics will celebrate the 75th Anniversary of the Lions, 21-20, upset victory over Army in 1947 that halted Army's 32-game winning streak. Columbia will welcome back one of the two living players from that squad, Bill Olson '49CC, for a special presentation to commemorate the achievement.

CATCHING 100 TIMES TWO
For the first time since 2011, Columbia had a pair of 100-yard receivers when JJ Jenkins caught 162 yards on seven receptions and Bryson Canty added 122 yards, one touchdown and four receptions at Penn (10/15). The last pair of Lions to check that box was Mike Stephens (105) and Kurt Williams (104) who accomplished the feat against Fordham in 2011.

RINGING THE BELL
Caden Bell entered the game at Penn (10/15) at the midway point and racked up 196 passing yards on 13-for-18 passing with two passing touchdowns. The two touchdowns were career firsts for Bell, who also tossed a career-high in passing yards.

CAPTAINS' CORNER PODCAST
Season four of the Columbia Football podcast returned this fall, featuring captains Mitch Moyer, Stew Newblatt, Scott Valentas and Ryan Young. The guys and co-hosts Aliyah Funschelle and Kyle Mattracion give fans an inside look at the program. New episodes premiere on Wednesdays on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or wherever you get your podcasts. Search for Columbia Athletics and subscribe today!

MUST SEE TV
Columbia has partnered with SportsNet NY (SNY) to televise two games, the Lions' home-opener against Princeton on October 1 and homecoming against Dartmouth on October 22. This is the fifth consecutive year Columbia will be featured on the regional sports leader. With a total distribution of nearly 11 million homes, SNY is available to viewers throughout New York, New Jersey, Connecticut, and Northeastern Pennsylvania for a regional reach of 8.0 million households. Combined with national coverage on DIRECTV, Verizon FiOS, and AT&T U-Verse, SNY's total distribution is 11 million homes. SNY is the official television home of the New York Mets, New York Jets, and all things New York sports. As New York's leader in local sports TV coverage, SNY delivers the most comprehensive access to all of the Tri-State area's professional and collegiate sports teams through several nightly sports and entertainment programs.

BUY TICKETS FOR UPCOMING HOME GAMES
Season and single-game tickets are on sale and can be purchased by visiting www.gocolumbialions.com/tickets or calling 888-LIONS-11.

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