Cornell defeats Lehigh 48-38 in historic upset

Cornell defeated Lehigh 48-38 on Saturday, marking the Big Red’s first victory over a top-five team since 1939. Lehigh entered the game ranked No. 4 in the Stats Perform FCS Top 25.

Cornell quarterback Garrett Bass-Sulpizio recorded career highs with 366 passing yards and 103 rushing yards. The Big Red established an early lead, scoring 31 points in the first half to hold a 31-17 advantage at halftime.

Despite Lehigh's second-half efforts, including touchdowns from Derek Morgan and Luke Yoder, Cornell maintained control. A decisive 81-yard drive ended in a 3-yard touchdown run by Jordan Triplett to extend the lead to 45-31. Cornell moves to a 3-2 record, while Lehigh falls to 6-1.