Charlie Smith throws 3 TD passes, Harvard builds big lead then holds off Cornell 41-29
On Saturday, Harvard College emerged victorious in a football game against Cornell University, securing a 41-29 win. Quarterback Charlie Smith played a pivotal role in the Crimson's triumph, hurling three touchdown passes. The Ivy League team, currently ranked No. 18 in the Stats Perform FCS Top 25, started the match trailing 10-0 in the first quarter, but managed to climb back to a 21-10 halftime lead after scoring drives of 75, 85, and 71 yards.
Smith completed 23 of his 27 passes for 275 yards, including the three scoring throws, but was intercepted once. Cornell put up a strong fight, matching Harvard's total offensive yardage at 398-380, with Ean Pope scoring a 61-yard touchdown run and Garrett Bass-Sulpizio throwing two touchdowns. Bass-Sulpizio completed 20 of his 38 passes for 158 yards, but was intercepted twice.
This victory marked the seventh consecutive win in the past 20 meetings between the two teams, with Harvard leading 18-7 in this series.
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