Friday, October 16
Philadelphia, Pa./Franklin Field
8:30 P.M.
Columbia
4-1 , 1-1
28
at
27
Penn
2-3 , 0-2
| Team | 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th | Final F |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Columbia | 7 | 14 | 0 | 7 | 28 |
| Penn | 17 | 7 | 3 | 0 | 27 |
Photo by: Columbia University Athletics / Stockton Photo, Inc.
10/17/2026 1:30:00 AM | Football
Lions erase 17-point deficit in 28-27 win over Quakers
PHILADELPHIA — A 51-yard field-goal attempt from Penn fell short as time expired, clinching a dramatic comeback win for Columbia on Friday evening at Franklin Field. Trailing 24-7 midway through the second quarter, the Lions erased the deficit thanks to a career night from Bryce Coleman, who had three touchdown catches, to win 28-27.
"Obviously, we're happy to come out of here with a win despite some of the penalties and situational football that transpired," Patricia and Shepard Alexander Head Coach of Football Jon Poppe said after the game. (I told our team earlier this week) that this has not been a kind place to Columbia football. I hope that continues to show people we're building something different than Columbia's ever been."
After a delayed start due to pending thunderstorms in the area, the Quakers (2-3, 0-2) punched first. Big plays propelled Penn to a 10-0 lead after scoring on its first drive and intercepting a pass to set up a 52-yard field goal with 6:01 left in the first quarter.
Chase Goodwin set up the Lions' first touchdown of the evening with a 45-yard strike down the left sideline to Beckett Robinson. Two plays later, Goodwin found Coleman in the right corner of the end zone to pull the Lions (4-1, 1-1) within three.
However, Penn quarterback Karson Siqueiros-Lasky opened the game 8-of-10 for 160 yards and marched the Quakers down the field for two more touchdowns to make it 24-7 before Columbia settled in.
The Lions' defense stiffened, intercepting two passes late in the second quarter and setting up two Columbia touchdowns, one from Griffin Johnson and another leaping grab from Coleman to cut the deficit to 24-21. With Penn threatening to score in the red zone again, Carter McCray picked off Siqueiros-Lasky at the 1 for the third forced turnover of the half.
In the second half, both offenses picked up chunk plays but couldn't find the end zone. The Quakers settled for a 28-yard Mason field goal with 9:19 left in the third.
Columbia marched down to the Penn 3, but a false start and an interception kept Penn ahead until the Lions broke through late in the fourth. Facing third and 6 on its 35, Goodwin connected with tight end Braden Dougherty, who made a terrific catch over the middle to extend the drive.
Hutch Crow also made a big third-down grab, and Goodwin put his head down to pick up 12 on a quarterback keeper, putting the Lions on the doorstep. Once again, Columbia turned to Coleman, who made it a hat trick to give the Lions their first lead of the night with 6:41 to play.
The dramatics did not end there. Galvin Goss picked off Siqueiros-Lasky a fourth time with under two minutes to play, but Columbia couldn't close it out. A three-and-out gave Penn the ball on their own 19-yard line.
The Quakers got a 26-yard pass to Isaac Lee to get the ball near midfield, then a 16-yard reception to Mason Page to set up a first down on the Lions' 36-yard line. As time expired, the Quakers rushed Mason Walters out to the field, who saw his 51-yard attempt fall just short.
"The resiliency of our crew really showed up today," Poppe added. "Being down 24-7 on the road and ended up one point better today against a really good Penn team."
Coleman finished the night with six catches for 90 yards and three touchdowns. He now has eight of the season, a new rookie record for the Lions. Goodwin finished the night going 17-for-40 for 237 yards and three touchdowns along with a pair of interceptions.
Griffin Johnson finished the evening with 80 yards rushing on 21 carries. He has now surpassed 1,000 rushing yards in his career, becoming the 25th Lion running back to accomplish the feat.
Columbia returns to Robert K. Kraft Field next Saturday, October 24, to take on Dartmouth for Homecoming. Kickoff is slated for 1:30 p.m. on ESPN+.
Tickets are available starting at $20. To purchase, click here or call 888-LIONS-11.
FOLLOW THE LIONS ON SOCIAL MEDIA
For the latest on the Columbia football team, follow @CULionsFB on X, Instagram, on Facebook and on the web at GoColumbiaLions.com.
POSTGAME NOTES
• Columbia has won four straight road games for the first time since the end of the 2017 and start of the 2018 seasons.
"Obviously, we're happy to come out of here with a win despite some of the penalties and situational football that transpired," Patricia and Shepard Alexander Head Coach of Football Jon Poppe said after the game. (I told our team earlier this week) that this has not been a kind place to Columbia football. I hope that continues to show people we're building something different than Columbia's ever been."
After a delayed start due to pending thunderstorms in the area, the Quakers (2-3, 0-2) punched first. Big plays propelled Penn to a 10-0 lead after scoring on its first drive and intercepting a pass to set up a 52-yard field goal with 6:01 left in the first quarter.
Chase Goodwin set up the Lions' first touchdown of the evening with a 45-yard strike down the left sideline to Beckett Robinson. Two plays later, Goodwin found Coleman in the right corner of the end zone to pull the Lions (4-1, 1-1) within three.
However, Penn quarterback Karson Siqueiros-Lasky opened the game 8-of-10 for 160 yards and marched the Quakers down the field for two more touchdowns to make it 24-7 before Columbia settled in.
The Lions' defense stiffened, intercepting two passes late in the second quarter and setting up two Columbia touchdowns, one from Griffin Johnson and another leaping grab from Coleman to cut the deficit to 24-21. With Penn threatening to score in the red zone again, Carter McCray picked off Siqueiros-Lasky at the 1 for the third forced turnover of the half.
In the second half, both offenses picked up chunk plays but couldn't find the end zone. The Quakers settled for a 28-yard Mason field goal with 9:19 left in the third.
Columbia marched down to the Penn 3, but a false start and an interception kept Penn ahead until the Lions broke through late in the fourth. Facing third and 6 on its 35, Goodwin connected with tight end Braden Dougherty, who made a terrific catch over the middle to extend the drive.
Hutch Crow also made a big third-down grab, and Goodwin put his head down to pick up 12 on a quarterback keeper, putting the Lions on the doorstep. Once again, Columbia turned to Coleman, who made it a hat trick to give the Lions their first lead of the night with 6:41 to play.
The dramatics did not end there. Galvin Goss picked off Siqueiros-Lasky a fourth time with under two minutes to play, but Columbia couldn't close it out. A three-and-out gave Penn the ball on their own 19-yard line.
The Quakers got a 26-yard pass to Isaac Lee to get the ball near midfield, then a 16-yard reception to Mason Page to set up a first down on the Lions' 36-yard line. As time expired, the Quakers rushed Mason Walters out to the field, who saw his 51-yard attempt fall just short.
"The resiliency of our crew really showed up today," Poppe added. "Being down 24-7 on the road and ended up one point better today against a really good Penn team."
Coleman finished the night with six catches for 90 yards and three touchdowns. He now has eight of the season, a new rookie record for the Lions. Goodwin finished the night going 17-for-40 for 237 yards and three touchdowns along with a pair of interceptions.
Griffin Johnson finished the evening with 80 yards rushing on 21 carries. He has now surpassed 1,000 rushing yards in his career, becoming the 25th Lion running back to accomplish the feat.
Columbia returns to Robert K. Kraft Field next Saturday, October 24, to take on Dartmouth for Homecoming. Kickoff is slated for 1:30 p.m. on ESPN+.
Tickets are available starting at $20. To purchase, click here or call 888-LIONS-11.
FOLLOW THE LIONS ON SOCIAL MEDIA
For the latest on the Columbia football team, follow @CULionsFB on X, Instagram, on Facebook and on the web at GoColumbiaLions.com.
POSTGAME NOTES
• Columbia has won four straight road games for the first time since the end of the 2017 and start of the 2018 seasons.
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Col
Pen
Total Yards
362
446
Pass Yards
237
374
Rushing Yards
125
72
Penalty Yards
58
90
1st Downs
24
20
3rd Downs
8
7
4th Downs
0
0
TOP
28:49
31:11
1st Quarter
Col 0, Pen 7
Pen - Lafayette,Tommy 6 yd run (Walters,Mason kick), 7 plays, 48 yards, TOP 04:03
Col 0, Pen 10
Pen - Walters,Mason 52 yd field goal 7 plays, 16 yards, TOP 03:08
Col 7, Pen 10
Col - Coleman,Bryce 16 yd pass from Goodwin,Chase (Merry,Hugo kick) 7 plays, 70 yards, TOP 02:34
Col 7, Pen 17
Pen - Page,Mason 19 yd pass from Siqueiros-Lasky,Karson (Walters,Mason kick) 1 plays, 19 yards, TOP 00:08
2nd Quarter
Col 7, Pen 24
Pen - Barone,Dante 20 yd pass from Siqueiros-Lasky,Karson (Walters,Mason kick) 2 plays, 63 yards, TOP 00:31
Col 14, Pen 24
Col - Johnson,Griffin 3 yd run (Merry,Hugo kick), 10 plays, 58 yards, TOP 04:07
Col 21, Pen 24
Col - Coleman,Bryce 11 yd pass from Goodwin,Chase (Merry,Hugo kick) 6 plays, 48 yards, TOP 00:58
3rd Quarter
Col 21, Pen 27
Pen - Walters,Mason 28 yd field goal 10 plays, 64 yards, TOP 05:41
4th Quarter
Col 28, Pen 27
Col - Coleman,Bryce 9 yd pass from Goodwin,Chase (Merry,Hugo kick) 9 plays, 69 yards, TOP 04:08
Game Leaders
CMP
17
TD
3
YDS
237
INT
2
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