CAMBRIDGE, Mass. – Harvard Football moved up three spots to No. 22 in the Stats Perform FCS Top 25 Poll and entered for the first time at No. 25 in the AFCA FCS Coaches Poll, which were both released today.
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The Crimson enters this week's action with a 3-0 record after it went on the road and defeated Holy Cross, 59-24, on Saturday. Harvard has scored at least 41 points in every game this season and has twice score 59.
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As potent as the Crimson offense has been, ranking second nationally in scoring offense and fourth in passing offense, the defense has been equally impressive. The unit is second in the country in rushing defense, third in total defense and fourth in scoring defense. Harvard is also the second-best FCS team in turnover margin.
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The Crimson returns to action on Friday night when it welcomes Ivy League-foe Cornell to Tim Murphy Field at Harvard Stadium. Kick-off is set for 7 p.m. ET, with the game airing live on ESPNU. Tickets for the contest are also available at GoCrimson.com.
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