Crimson Ride

Columbia Lions (4-3) at Harvard Crimson (3-4)

November 3, 2018

Kickoff Time: 12:00pm

Harvard Stadium

Game Time Weather Forecast: 63 degrees, windy, 30% chance of rain

The Line: Harvard is favored by 10 points

TV/Radio: You can watch live on ESPN+ and hear the audio for free on GoColumbiaLions.com

The Game Last Year: Harvard 21 Columbia 14

Columbia Game Notes

Harvard Game Notes


Leading Story Lines


1) Harvard seems much improved after playing the two best teams in the Ivies close on back-to-back weekends. The Crimson seem poised for a win, especially now that their QB situation finally seems settled with Tom Stewart at the helm. Columbia is still a walking orthopedic and neurology ward with more injuries to deal with week after week. But at least the team is on an emotional high after surprising Yale at home last Saturday. 


2) Columbia Head Coach Al Bagnoli has defeated every other Ivy team since switching over to Columbia in 2015... except Harvard. Similarly, the current Lion seniors have defeated every other Ivy team but Harvard in their careers. Columbia hasn't beaten the Crimson since 2003 and hasn't defeated Harvard at Harvard Stadium since 1995.

3) Columbia freshman Ty Lenhart will get the start at QB after an impressive three quarters two weeks ago against Dartmouth before he went down with a concussion. Lenhart is known as a good runner, but he went 12-14 passing against the Big Green and completed an impressive long bomb to WR Kaleb Pitts before going down. On defense, the Lions will be tasked with shutting down explosive RB Aaron Shampklin and the running of the QB Stewart.