Charlie Smith throws 3 TD passes and Harvard wraps up fourth straight Ivy championship
Charlie Smith completed three touchdown passes and led Harvard to a 38-24 victory over Pennsylvania in a game that secured the Crimson's fourth consecutive Ivy League championship. The Harvard defense held Pennsylvania in check in the second half, allowing the Crimson to rally from a 17-3 deficit. Smith, who completed 18 of 28 passes for 199 yards, had a crucial 34-yard touchdown pass to Nate Bailey on the first play after a short return by Bailey on a punt.
Xaviah Bascon added a 5-yard touchdown run and Kise Flannery secured the win with a 2-yard touchdown run with 4 minutes left in the fourth quarter.
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