Time: 2:00 PM ET – ESPN+
Venue: Fitton Field, One College Street, Worcester, MA 01610
Capacity: 23,500
Weather Forecast (Worcester, MA)
Kickoff: 75°F, clear skies
Rain Chance: 0%
Wind: WSW 3–4 mph
Impact: Perfect football weather; minimal effect on passing or kicking
Injury Report
Harvard: No reported injuries
Holy Cross: No reported injuries
Key Player Matchups
Quarterbacks:
Harvard: Jaden Craig – 208 yds, 2 TD in opener
Holy Cross: C. Swanson – 600 yds, 2 TD, 2 INT through 5 games
Running Backs:
Harvard: J. Harris – 52 yds rushing
Holy Cross: J. Clerveaux – 140 yds, 2 TD
Receivers:
Harvard: R. Tattersall – 81 yds, 1 TD
Holy Cross: M. Mosey – 173 yds receiving
Defensive Leaders:
Harvard: G. Egan – 1 sack; J. Kinlock – 11 tackles
Holy Cross: C. Santee – 34 tackles, 1.5 sacks
Recent Team Form
Harvard (2-0):
W 59-7 @ Stetson (9/20/25)
W 41-7 vs Brown (9/27/25)
Holy Cross (0-5):
L 19-17 @ Northern Illinois
L 19-16 @ New Hampshire
L 9-7 vs Rhode Island
L 28-10 @ Yale
L 26-21 @ Fordham
Team Records
Harvard Crimson: 2-0 overall, 0-0 Ivy
Holy Cross Crusaders: 0-5 overall, 0-0 Patriot League
Series History
All-Time: Harvard leads recent series 3–1 since 2018
Last Meeting (2024): Harvard 35, Holy Cross 34
Trend: Harvard has won 3 straight (2022–2024).
Betting Trends
Harvard: 2-0 ATS; 1-1 O/U
Holy Cross: 2-3 ATS; 1-4 O/U
Head-to-Head: Harvard 3-0 SU last 3 vs Holy Cross
Situational: Harvard averaging 50.0 PPG; Holy Cross averaging 14.2 PPG
Historical Betting Results
2024: Harvard 35, Holy Cross 34 (Holy Cross +7 covered, Over 52 hit)
2023: Harvard 38, Holy Cross 28 (Harvard -3 covered, Over 49 hit)
2022: Harvard 30, Holy Cross 21 (Harvard -7 covered, Under 52 hit)
2018: Harvard 33, Holy Cross 31 (Holy Cross +10 covered, Over 47 hit)
Projected Score: Harvard 38, Holy Cross 17
Game Odds
Harvard Crimson – 17
Holy Cross Crusaders 48.5
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odd Direct as of Friday, October 3, 2025
