FCS-CFB Game Preview: Harvard Crimson (5-0) vs. Princeton Tigers (3-2)

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Venue & Game Info

Stadium: Princeton Stadium, Princeton, NJ

Kickoff: 12:00 PM ET

Broadcast: ESPN+

Weather Forecast: 54–58°F, partly cloudy, winds NW 7 mph, no precipitation expected.

Team Recent Form

Harvard Crimson:

Last 5 games: W 31-7 vs Merrimack, W 34-10 vs Cornell, W 59-24 at Holy Cross, W 41-7 vs Brown, W 59-7 at Stetson.

Offense: 44.8 PPG (Top 10 nationally).

Defense: 11.0 PPG allowed (Top 5 nationally).

Strength: Balanced dominance, elite scoring margin (+33.8).

Princeton Tigers:

Last 5 games: W 40-21 at Brown, L 38-14 vs Mercer, W 17-10 vs Columbia, W 38-28 at Lafayette, L 42-35 vs San Diego.

Offense: 28.8 PPG.

Defense: 27.8 PPG allowed.

Strength: Capable offense, but inconsistent defensive play.

Injury Report

Harvard: No reported injuries.

Princeton: No reported injuries.

Key Player Matchups

Harvard QB: Efficient passer, leading an offense averaging nearly 45 PPG.

Harvard RB Corps: Multiple backs contributing to a balanced rushing attack.

Harvard Defense: Allowing just 11 PPG, among the nation’s best.

Princeton QB: Leads a 29 PPG offense, but turnover-prone under pressure.

Princeton WRs: Capable of stretching the field, but must beat Harvard’s secondary.

Series History

All-time: Princeton leads 59–49–7.

Recent: Harvard has won 3 of last 5.

Last meeting: Harvard 23, Princeton 20 (2024).

Betting Trends

Harvard: 5-0 ATS this season; 4 of 5 games UNDER.

Princeton: 2-3 ATS; 3 of 5 games OVER.

Head-to-Head: Harvard 3-2 ATS last 5 vs. Princeton.

Projection: Harvard 34 – Princeton 17

Game Odds

Harvard Crimson              – 7.5

Princeton Tigers               51

Odds Courtesy of Sports Odd Direct as of Friday, October 24, 2025