# Harvard University football season progress

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/harvard-university-football-season-progress
> Updated: 2026-10-10T17:59:00.000Z. Sources: 5. Developments: 2.

The Harvard University football team began its Ivy League season with consecutive victories. In their opener, Harvard defeated Brown 14-10, supported by a defensive performance where safety Xaden Benson tied a program record with three interceptions.

Following that win, the No. 18 ranked Crimson maintained an undefeated record by defeating Cornell 41-29. Despite an early 10-0 deficit, Harvard secured the win behind quarterback Charlie Smith, who recorded three touchdown passes. The victory brought Harvard to a 4-0 overall record and 2-0 in Ivy League play.

## Timeline

### 2026-10-10: Harvard football defeats Cornell 41-29 to remain undefeated

Harvard defeated Cornell 41-29, overcoming an early deficit behind Charlie Smith’s three touchdown passes to remain undefeated and atop the Ivy League.

5 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/harvard-football-defeats-cornell-41-29-to-remain-undefeated

### 2026-09-25: Harvard football defeats Brown 14-10 in Ivy League opener

Harvard football defeated Brown 14-10 in an Ivy League opener, fueled by Charlie Smith’s two touchdown passes and Xaden Benson’s record-tying three interceptions.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/harvard-football-defeats-brown-14-10-in-ivy-league-opener

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