Harvard Crimson at Yale Bulldogs
· NCAA - Football
Reno's 3TDs leads Yale upset over Harvard 45-28 in 141st The Game
Reno needed only one snap to strike: after a forced fumble by Brandon Webster on Harvard’s first play, he hit Jaxton Santiago for a 21-yard touchdown at 14:42 of the first. He later found Nico Brown for a 64-yard score and connected with Lucius Anderson for the freshman’s first career touchdown, finishing 15 of 19 while averaging more than 14 yards per attempt. Brown led all receivers with 189 yards.
Yale (8-2, 6-1 Ivy) controlled the game behind running back Josh Pitsenberger, who carried 38 times for 143 yards and three touchdowns. His 35th career rushing score, an 8-yarder early in the second, moved him to second on Yale’s all-time list. He added touchdowns from the 1 and 4 to push the Bulldogs ahead 38-14.
Harvard (9-1, 6-1) answered with spurts from quarterback Jaden Craig, who threw for 266 yards and three touchdowns while adding a 26-yard scoring run. He found Ryan Tattersall twice for scores and hit Brady Blackburn from 31 yards out, but the Crimson spent the entire afternoon chasing double-digit deficits and mustered only 94 rushing yards.
The loss cost Harvard its bid for its first unbeaten season since 2014 and delivered Yale the playoff spot through a head-to-head tiebreaker.
How To Watch
How can I watch Harvard Crimson vs. Yale Bulldogs?
- TV Channel: Crimson at Bulldogs 2021 College Football, week 13, is broadcasted on ESPNU.
- Online streaming: Sign up for Fubo.
Scoring Summary
 |
TD | 1st Period 14:42 | Jaxton Santiago 21 Yd pass from Dante Reno (Noah Piper Kick) |
|
FG | 1st Period 6:12 | Noah Piper 40 Yd Field Goal |
|
TD | 2nd Period 13:02 | Josh Pitsenberger 8 Yd Run (Noah Piper Kick) |
 |
TD | 2nd Period 13:02 | Ryan Tattersall 23 Yd pass from Jaden Craig (Kieran Corr Kick) |
|
TD | 2nd Period 8:59 | Nico Brown 64 Yd pass from Dante Reno (Noah Piper Kick) |
|
TD | 2nd Period 4:19 | Jaden Craig 26 Yd Run (Kieran Corr Kick) |
|
TD | 2nd Period 0:03 | Josh Pitsenberger 1 Yd Run (Noah Piper Kick) |
|
TD | 3rd Period 8:55 | Josh Pitsenberger 4 Yd Run (Noah Piper Kick) |
|
TD | 3rd Period 4:44 | Ryan Tattersall 9 Yd pass from Jaden Craig (Two-Point Pass Conversion Failed) |
|
TD | 4th Period 15:00 | Lucius Anderson 12 Yd pass from Dante Reno (Noah Piper Kick) |
|
TD | 4th Period 14:56 | Brady Blackburn 31 Yd pass from Jaden Craig (Ryan Tattersall Pass to Jaden Craig for Two-Point Conversion) |
Statistics
 HARV |
 YALE |
|
|---|---|---|
| 27 | 1st Downs | 23 |
| 7-15 | 3rd down efficiency | 10-16 |
| 3-4 | 4th down efficiency | 1-1 |
| 412 | Total Yards | 445 |
| 318 | Passing | 273 |
| 28/52 | Comp/Att | 15/19 |
| 6.1 | Yards per pass | 14.4 |
| 94 | Rushing | 172 |
| 25 | Rushing Attempts | 49 |
| 3.8 | Yards per rush | 3.5 |
| 7-75 | Penalties | 6-65 |
| 1 | Turnovers | 0 |
| 1 | Fumbles lost | 0 |
| 0 | Interceptions thrown | 0 |
| 26:18 | Possession | 33:42 |
Game Information
Location: New Haven, CT
Attendance: 52,497 · Capacity:
College Football News
Tommy McClelland primary target for Purdue's AD job, sources say
Rice athletic director Tommy McClelland has emerged as the primary target in Purdue's athletic director search, sources told ESPN.
Sources: Mario Cristobal, Miami agree on contract extension
Miami coach Mario Cristobal, who led the Hurricanes to the College Football Playoff title game last season before losing to Indiana, agreed to a long-term contract extension with the school, sources told ESPN on Monday night, confirming a report.
Why Alabama headlines Gene Chizik's four biggest SEC storylines for 2026
SEC Now's Chizik reveals the four team storylines he's watching most closely entering the 2026 season, including a huge QB battle for the Crimson Tide.
Chizik on how Mizzou QB Simmons should approach fall camp
Going into fall camp knowing he is the starter for the Tigers, SEC Now's Gene Chizik explains how Austin Simmons should rely on Missouri's run offense to be successful.
SEC coaches must factor in longer season as fall camp begins
On SEC Now, Gene Chizik explains how coaches must take new players and the nine-game conference schedule into consideration while still setting the standard at fall camp.