# Cornell football victory over Lehigh

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/cornell-football-victory-over-lehigh
> Updated: 2026-10-17T22:06:26.000Z. Sources: 18. Developments: 2.

In a collegiate football matchup, Cornell defeated Lehigh 48-38, ending Lehigh’s 23-game regular-season winning streak. The victory marked Cornell’s first win against a top-five team since 1939. 

Cornell quarterback Garrett Bass-Sulpizio recorded career highs with 366 passing yards and 103 rushing yards, contributing three total touchdowns. After establishing a 31-17 halftime lead, Cornell secured the win following an 81-yard drive that ended in a touchdown run by Jordan Triplett. Lehigh’s Luke Denny contributed a notable 100-yard fumble return touchdown, which tied a school record. With this result, Cornell moves to a 3-2 record while Lehigh falls to 6-1.

## Timeline

### 2026-10-17: Cornell defeats Lehigh 48-38 in historic upset

Cornell defeated No. 4 Lehigh 48-38, securing its first win against a top-five opponent since 1939, led by Garrett Bass-Sulpizio’s career-high performances.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/cornell-defeats-lehigh-48-38-in-historic-upset

### 2026-10-16: Cornell ends Lehigh football winning streak with 48-38 victory

Cornell ended Lehigh's 23-game football winning streak with a 48-38 victory, while Northeastern women's hockey secured coach Dave Flint's 400th win in a 5-1 victory over Quinnipiac.

16 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/college-hockey-boston-university-falls-to-vermont-as-boston-college-reports-will-moore-injury

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