Lehigh defeats Dartmouth 24-20 to extend undefeated season

No. 7 Lehigh secured a 24-20 victory over Dartmouth at Goodman Stadium, extending their season record to 4-0. The game was a closely contested battle that saw Lehigh narrowly avoid a loss that would have snapped a 20-game regular-season winning streak.

Lehigh's offense was led by Luke Yoder, who rushed for 150 yards and two touchdowns on 27 carries. Sophomore quarterback Derek Morgan completed 10 of 13 passes for 73 yards and a touchdown. The decisive moment came with 8:41 remaining in the fourth quarter when Yoder scored a one-yard rushing touchdown to reclaim the lead. Lehigh's defense preserved the win in the final minute when DJ Brown intercepted a pass from Dartmouth quarterback Grayson Saunier.

Dartmouth outgained Lehigh in total yardage, recording 324 yards to Lehigh's 291. Dartmouth's scoring included field goals from Owen Zalc and a touchdown run by Myles Craddock. Despite the loss, Dartmouth's Grayson Saunier threw for 262 yards and a touchdown, while Nick Lemon recorded 102 receiving yards.