HANOVER, N.H. (Interstat) — A pivotal Ivy League matchup is set for Saturday at Memorial Field as the Dartmouth Big Green host the Yale Bulldogs, with both teams entering at 2-1 and looking to rebound from their first losses of the season.

Yale (2-1) arrives after a 31-13 road loss to Lehigh where quarterback Dante Reno threw for 247 yards and two touchdowns. The Bulldogs’ offense had previously shown potency in wins over Cornell and Holy Cross. They will look to establish a ground game with Josh Pitsenberger and Wilhelm Daal against a Dartmouth defense.

Dartmouth (2-1) is also coming off a defeat, falling 36-24 at Penn. In that contest, quarterback Grayson Saunier accounted for two touchdowns, while running back D.J. Crowther rushed for 86 yards and a score. The Big Green’s season includes a narrow win over Central Connecticut and a victory against New Hampshire.

The game is projected to be a tight, defensive battle. According to Interstat’s game simulator, Dartmouth holds a slight edge with a projected final score of 22-16.

Kickoff is scheduled for Saturday, Oct. 11, 2025. The matchup begins a critical stretch for both teams in the Ivy League title race.