{
  "id": 11872152,
  "title": "Harvard WR goes full-on Randy Moss on lateral Hail Mary TD vs. Colgate",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/04/harvard-wr-goes-full-on-randy-moss-on-lateral-hail-mary-td-vs-colgate",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-04T07:10:33.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/harvard-wr-goes-full-randy-071033747.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Harvard's football team delivered a jaw-dropping finish against Colgate on Saturday night, securing a stunning 20-17 victory with a precision Hail Mary and lateral play. Quarterback Charlie Smith launched a deep pass intended for tight end Teigan Pelletier, who deftly made a lateral pass to wide receiver Nate Bailey. Bailey sprinted into the end zone for the game-winning touchdown, echoing a legendary Randy Moss touchdown from 2003. Bailey, who finished the game with 16 receptions for 197 yards, expressed his team's unwavering competitiveness, highlighting their unified effort to deliver in crucial moments. The dramatic win over a ranked opponent maintained Harvard's perfect 3-0 record, marking an unforgettable chapter in their season.",
  "summary": "Harvard football produced one of the most unbelievable finishes of the college football season Saturday night. The Crimson pulled off a stunning Hail Mary sequence involving wide receiver Nate Bailey and a perfectly executed lateral to shock Colgate and their head coach Curt Fitzpatrick 20-17 in a dramatic finish. With Harvard desperately needing a […] The post Harvard WR goes full-on Randy Moss…",
  "key_points": [
    "Harvard quarterback Charlie Smith executed a lateral Hail Mary touchdown pass.",
    "Wide receiver Nate Bailey caught the ball and ran into the end zone.",
    "Game secured Harvard's perfect 3-0 record."
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 2,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Yahoo Sports",
        "title": "Harvard beats Colgate 20-17 on a game-winning Hail Mary that included a lateral for the touchdown",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/04/harvard-beats-colgate-20-17-on-a-game-winning-hail-mary-that-included",
        "published": "2026-10-04T02:52:30.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}