Harvard capitalizes on 3 takeaways to beat New Hampshire 31-7 in season opener
— Nate Bailey scored two touchdowns in the final minute of the first half and Harvard capitalized on three takeaways to beat New Hampshire 31-7 on Saturday.
NCAA - Football
FINAL
Harvard Crimson
31
New Hampshire Wildcats
7
| 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HARV | 0 | 21 | 0 | 10 | 31 |
| UNH | 0 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 7 |
Wildcat Stadium (NH) · 5,169 att.
Match Report
Last five matches
| Date | Opp | Result | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10/30/26 | @ Dartmouth Big Green | L 14-24 | NCAAF |
| 10/24/26 | vs Princeton Tigers | W 35-7 | NCAAF |
| 10/17/26 | vs Holy Cross Crusaders | W 30-7 | NCAAF |
| 10/10/26 | @ Cornell Big Red | W 41-29 | NCAAF |
| 10/3/26 | vs Colgate Raiders | W 20-17 | NCAAF |
| Full Schedule | |||
Play by Play
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Touchdown 8:48 31-7
Xaviah Bascon 1 Yd Run (Kieran Corr Kick)
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Field Goal 11:39 24-7
Kieran Corr 24 Yd Field Goal
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Touchdown 0:18 21-7
Nate Bailey 13 Yd pass from Charlie Smith (Kieran Corr Kick)
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Touchdown 0:53 14-7
Nate Bailey 23 Yd Run (Kieran Corr Kick)
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Touchdown 6:44 7-7
Brooks Bentley 1 Yd Run (Lucas Glassburn Kick)
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Touchdown 11:47 7-0
Kise Flannery 1 Yd Run (Kieran Corr Kick)
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HARV
1 play, -3 yards, 0:09 · End of Game
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UNH 0:09
8 plays, 10 yards, 1:56 · Downs
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HARV 2:05
3 plays, 3 yards, 1:45 · Punt
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UNH 3:50
6 plays, 17 yards, 2:28 · Fumble
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HARV 6:18
4 plays, 7 yards, 1:57 · Downs
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UNH 8:15
3 plays, -6 yards, 0:27 · Punt
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HARV 8:48
3 plays, 25 yards, 1:15 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 8:48 31-7
Xaviah Bascon 1 Yd Run (Kieran Corr Kick)
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UNH 10:03
3 plays, -6 yards, 1:31 · Punt
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HARV 11:39
13 plays, 84 yards, 7:09 · Field Goal
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Field Goal 11:39 24-7
Kieran Corr 24 Yd Field Goal
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UNH 3:48
7 plays, 35 yards, 2:21 · Downs
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HARV 6:09
5 plays, 15 yards, 1:47 · Interception
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UNH 7:56
7 plays, 26 yards, 3:04 · Interception
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HARV 11:00
9 plays, 38 yards, 4:00 · Missed FG
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UNH
1 play, -2 yards, 0:18 · End of Half
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HARV 0:18
1 play, 13 yards, 0:05 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 0:18 21-7
Nate Bailey 13 Yd pass from Charlie Smith (Kieran Corr Kick)
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UNH 0:23
2 plays, 8 yards, 0:30 · Interception
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HARV 0:53
9 plays, 71 yards, 2:05 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 0:53 14-7
Nate Bailey 23 Yd Run (Kieran Corr Kick)
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UNH 2:58
7 plays, 24 yards, 2:45 · Downs
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HARV 5:43
3 plays, 7 yards, 1:01 · Punt
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UNH 6:44
11 plays, 75 yards, 5:03 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 6:44 7-7
Brooks Bentley 1 Yd Run (Lucas Glassburn Kick)
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HARV 11:47
4 plays, 32 yards, 2:20 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 11:47 7-0
Kise Flannery 1 Yd Run (Kieran Corr Kick)
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UNH 14:07
3 plays, -6 yards, 1:40 · Punt
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HARV 0:47
6 plays, 2 yards, 3:12 · Punt
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UNH 3:59
4 plays, 3 yards, 1:24 · Downs
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HARV 5:23
3 plays, 2 yards, 1:23 · Punt
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UNH 6:46
10 plays, 38 yards, 5:18 · Punt
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HARV 12:04
3 plays, 2 yards, 1:31 · Punt
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UNH 13:35
3 plays, -2 yards, 1:25 · Punt
Showing the last 34 of 34 events.
Team Stats
HARV
UNH
18
1st Downs
13
3-12
3rd down efficiency
9-20
0-1
4th down efficiency
1-6
262
Total Yards
235
74
Passing
186
12/21
Comp/Att
18/37
3.5
Yards per pass
5.0
188
Rushing
49
44
Rushing Attempts
38
4.3
Yards per rush
1.3
6-40
Penalties
9-97
1
Turnovers
3
0
Fumbles lost
1
1
Interceptions thrown
2
29:39
Possession
30:21
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