Georgetown Hoyas at Columbia Lions
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Jack Smiechowski makes 2 interceptions, and Columbia beat Georgetown 19-10 for first victory
The Columbia defense made several big plays in the fourth quarter.
Carter McCray broke up a fourth-and-goal pass in the endzone to preserve Columbia's 16-10 lead with 12:38 remaining. Smiechowski made his first career interception near midfield and returned it to the 20-yard line, leading to a short field goal for a two-possession lead.
Smiechowski's second interception sealed the victory.
Goodwin was 11 of 24 for 151 yards with an interception for Columbia (1-1), which won its fourth straight home opener. Goodwin carried it nine times for 44 yards.
Dez Thomas II was intercepted three times for Georgetown (2-3). Jayden Sumpter had 92 yards on 25 carries with a touchdown.
It was the 12th meeting, with Columbia holding an 8-4 advantage. Last season, Georgetown’s Nicholas Dunneman caught a 16-yard touchdown pass with 1:10 remaining for a 20-17 victory over Columbia to earn the Lou Little trophy for the first time since 2019.
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Scoring Summary
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TD | 1st Period 2:53 | Hutch Crow 4 Yd pass from Chase Goodwin (Hugo Merry Kick) |
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TD | 2nd Period 12:14 | Chase Goodwin 1 Yd Run (Hugo Merry PAT failed) |
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FG | 2nd Period 3:18 | Thomas Anderson 45 Yd Field Goal |
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FG | 2nd Period 0:00 | Hugo Merry 25 Yd Field Goal |
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TD | 3rd Period 5:34 | Jayden Sumpter 21 Yd Run (Thomas Anderson Kick) |
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FG | 4th Period 3:22 | Hugo Merry 20 Yd Field Goal |
Statistics
 GTWN |
 COLU |
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|---|---|---|
| 13 | 1st Downs | 17 |
| 3-14 | 3rd down efficiency | 4-13 |
| 1-4 | 4th down efficiency | 2-3 |
| 211 | Total Yards | 293 |
| 67 | Passing | 157 |
| 9/24 | Comp/Att | 13/27 |
| 2.8 | Yards per pass | 5.8 |
| 144 | Rushing | 136 |
| 40 | Rushing Attempts | 39 |
| 3.6 | Yards per rush | 3.5 |
| 10-106 | Penalties | 10-90 |
| 3 | Turnovers | 1 |
| 0 | Fumbles lost | 0 |
| 3 | Interceptions thrown | 1 |
| 29:12 | Possession | 30:48 |
Game Information
Location: New York, NY
Attendance: 3,909 · Capacity:
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