Lehigh beats Penn 20-7 for 5th consecutive win against an Ivy League opponent
Derek Morgan's combined athletic prowess led Lehigh to a 20-7 victory over Pennsylvania in their 5th consecutive win against an Ivy League opponent. The statistics perform poll ranks Lehigh No. 6, marking their 5th straight win against Ivy League opponents and 6th out of the last 7. Morgan's game-changing performance included a touchdown run and a 20-yard pass to Jamaire Harden, securing a 17-0 lead.
Penn's freshman Miles Teodecki connected for 133 yards and two interceptions, but the Mountain Hawks' defense ultimately prevailed. Tommy Lafayette came close, rushing for 41 yards and a touchdown, but Luke Yoder's absence due to injury impacted Lehigh's rushing offense, which entered the game leading the FCS in rushing yards. Pennsylvania's 20-7 win marked their first of the season after a 150-year tradition of football, and Lehigh now prepares to host Fordham next Saturday.
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