Crimson Contest

Harvard Crimson (4-3) vs. Columbia Lions (2-5)

November 9, 2019

Kickoff Time: 1pm

Robert K. Kraft Field at Lawrence A. Wien Stadium

Game Time Weather Forecast: 39 degrees and partly cloudy

The Line: Harvard is favored by 10 1/2 points

TV/RADIO: The game is being broadcast live on SNY & ESPN+

The Game Last Year


Leading Story Lines

1) Who's more shell-shocked? The Lions, who have lost their last two games by five touchdowns each... or the Crimson, who just lost to Harvard in the most amazing Hail Mary play in Ivy history, and fell to Princeton in a very tough contest the week before? No one should be surprised if both teams look a bit sluggish at the start.

2) Havard's Jake Smith is a senior who still throws too many interceptions despite otherwise being really talented. If he starts this game like he did versus Columbia last year, the Crimson will cruise to a win. If not, all bets are off.

3)  This is shaping up to be the coldest weather game the Lions have played in a few years, meaning the running game could play an out-sized role for both teams. Whoever establishes the running game the best will likely win.