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Charlie Smith throws 3 TD passes, Harvard builds big lead then holds off Cornell 41-29
Smith completed 23 of 27 passes for 275 yards as Harvard scored 41 unanswered points and improved to 4-0.
On Saturday, October 10, 2026, sophomore quarterback Charlie Smith threw three touchdown passes as Harvard defeated Cornell 41-29 at Schoellkopf Field in Ithaca, New York.
Despite trailing 10-0 in the first quarter, Harvard scored 41 unanswered points to seize control after Cornell's early defensive success limited the offense.
Smith completed 23 of 27 passes for 275 yards, including three touchdowns, while the defense buckled down to allow just 19 yards on Cornell's 10 third-quarter plays.
Junior defensive back Xaden Benson intercepted his sixth pass of the season in the third quarter, maintaining his lead in Division I interceptions for 4-0 Harvard.
Harvard will look to continue its undefeated season in its final non-conference game next week when Holy Cross visits Harvard Stadium.