{
  "id": 15288633,
  "title": "Cornell defeats Lehigh 48-38 for first win over top-5 team since 1939",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/17/cornell-defeats-lehigh-48-38-for-first-win-over-top-5-team-since-1939",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-17T22:07:09.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Winnipeg Free Press",
    "slug": "winnipeg-free-press",
    "url": "https://www.winnipegfreepress.com/uncategorized/2026/10/17/cornell-defeats-lehigh-48-38-for-first-win-over-top-5-team-since-1939"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "ITHACA, N.Y. (AP) — Garrett Bass-Sulpizio had a stellar performance, throwing for a career-high 366 yards and rushing for a career-high 103 yards as Cornell defeated Lehigh 48-38 on Saturday, marking the Big Red's first win over a top-five team since 1939. Lehigh, ranked No. 4 in the Stats Perform FCS Top 25, struggled to keep pace, trailing 14-0 in the first quarter and unable to close the gap throughout the game. Cornell, which had only a 2-10-2 record against top-10 opponents before this match, dominated the first half, amassing 410 yards and 31 points. Bass-Sulpizio connected on five passes of 20+ yards, including a crucial 37-yard touchdown pass to Ja’von Broussard, leading to a 31-17 halftime lead. Lehigh managed three touchdowns in the second half, two via passes from Derek Morgan and one on a run by Luke Yoder. Despite each score, Cornell responded each time, starting with Yoder's 3-yard run making the score 38-31 early in the fourth quarter. Cornell extended its lead to 45-31 with Jordan Triplett's 3-yard touchdown run. Lehigh briefly closed the gap at 45-38 on Morgan's 41-yard touchdown pass to Bryce Werner, but Cornell responded with a field goal. Morgan's interception on Lehigh's final drive secured the victory. Lehigh's only bright spot came when Luke Denny recovered a Cornell fumble in the end zone and returned it 100-plus yards for a touchdown. Lehigh's passing game, spearheaded by Morgan with 204 passing yards and three touchdowns, was outgained 311 to minus-3 by Cornell, who secured the win with a 48-38 margin.",
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  "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."
}