BOSTON (Interstat) — An early-season Ivy League showdown is set for Saturday at Harvard Stadium as the Harvard Crimson host the Brown Bears, with both teams entering with unblemished 1-0 records.

Harvard opened its season with a dominant 59-7 road victory over Stetson last Saturday. The Crimson utilized a trio of quarterbacks effectively, led by Jaden Craig, who threw for 208 yards and two touchdowns on just 13 pass attempts. Dante Torres and DJ Gordon also contributed with both passing and rushing scores.

Brown was equally impressive in its opener, shutting out Georgetown 46-0. Quarterback James Murphy led the Bears’ offense, completing 20 of 28 passes for 219 yards and two touchdowns while adding a rushing score. Running back Qwentin Brown complemented the attack with 69 rushing yards and two touchdowns.

The matchup will be the Ivy League opener for both squads. According to Interstat’s game simulator, Harvard holds a distinct advantage, projected to win 31-15.

Following this contest, Harvard will hit the road to face Holy Cross on Oct. 4. Brown returns to Providence for a matchup against in-state foe Rhode Island, also on Oct. 4.

Kickoff is scheduled for Saturday, Sept. 27, 2025.