CFB

Colgate 17, at Harvard 20

Saturday, October 3, 2026 · Final · Championship Subdivision

Harvard edges Colgate in defensive battle at Harvard Stadium

CAMBRIDGE, Mass. (Interstat) — Harvard defeated Colgate 20-17 on Saturday in an NCAA Football Championship Division game at Harvard Stadium. The Crimson improved to 3-0, while the Raiders fell to 4-2. Charlie Smith led Harvard, completing 31 of 45 passes for 369 yards and two touchdowns. Nate Bailey caught 16 passes for 197 yards and one score. Jake Stearney paced Colgate, completing 21 of 39 passes for 188 yards and one touchdown while rushing for 12 yards and another score. Matt Fogler caught 12 passes for 138 yards and one touchdown. Defensively, Trooper Price recorded 14 tackles for Colgate, and Tymir Wynn added 12 tackles and one interception. Dorsey Benefield made 12 tackles for Harvard, while Jack Donahoe had seven tackles and one interception. Harvard scored 13 points in the third quarter, and Colgate scored 10 in the third. The Crimson held on for the home win.