ITHACA, N.Y. -- Cornell welcomes Brown to Schoellkopf Field on Saturday, Oct. 25 at 1 p.m.
 
The Bears come into the matchup with a 3-2 overall record (0-2 Ivy League) after falling to Princeton 40-21 on Saturday, Oct. 18.
 
Brown averages 214.6 passing yards per game with QB James Murphy leading the way with 1,039 yards and six TDs through five games. The top targets are WR Ty Pezza with 16 catches for 173 yards and two TDs, and WR Michael Nesbit with 14 catches for 159 yards.
 
The Bears run for 128.0 yards per game behind Matt Childs (80 att., 331 yards, 6 TDs, 4.1 ypc) and Qwentin Brown (34 att., 163 yards, 4 TDs).
 
Brown has forced six interceptions while only throwing eight, showing room for improvement in ball security. Leading tacklers Miles Brophy (38) and John Perdue (37) anchor a defense that has recorded 13 sacks on the season.
 
Brown Overview
Record: 3-2 (0-2 Ivy)
    Home: 1-1 Away: 1-1 
Ivy Preseason Poll: 8th
Last Week: L, 40-21 vs. Princeton (Oct. 18, 2025)
Head Coach: James Perry (6th season, 18-37)
 
Offensive Outlook
Total Offense: 342.6
Rushing Offense: 128.0
Passing Offense: 214.6
Third Down: 28-70 (40.0%)
Red Zone: 14-17 (82.4%)
Time of Possession: 28:56
Penalties: 27.2
Fumbles Lost: 3-1
 
Defensive Outlook
Scoring Defense: 24.2
Total Defense: 375.2
Rush Defense: 144.0
Pass Defense: 231.2
Opponent Third Down Conversions: 29-70 (41.4%)
Opponent Red Zone: 16-18 (88.9%)
Sacks: 13
Forced Fumbles-Recoveries: 7-6
 
Key Players to Watch
QB: #15 James Murphy (Jr.) -- 105-160, 1,039 yards, 6 TD, 8 INT
RB: #2 Matt Childs (So.) -- 80 att., 331 yards, 6 TD
RB: #1 Qwentin Brown (Sr.) -- 34 att., 163 yards, 4 TD
WR: #19 Ty Pezza (Sr.) -- 16 rec., 173 yards, 2 TD
DEF: #20 Miles Brophy (Jr.) - 38 tackles (28 solo, 10 asst.), 1 INT
DEF: #57 John Perdue (Sr.) - 37 tackles (23 solo, 14 asst.), 1.5 TFL, 1.0 sack
 
Statistical Comparison

Category (Per Game Avg.)	Cornell	Brown
Points	17.0	26.2
Points Allowed	27.0	24.2
Total Yards	330.0	342.6
Total Yards Allowed	282.5	375.2
Rushing Offense	120.0	128.0
Rush Defense	155.5	144.0
Passing Offense	210.0	214.6
Pass Defense	127.0	231.2
Turnover Margin	-2	-2
3rd Down Conversions	7-31 (22.58%)	28-70 (40.00%)
Red Zone: Scores/Attempts	5-6 (83.3%)	14-17 (82.4%)

 
Series History
Record: Brown leads, 39-31-1
Last Meeting: Oct. 26, 2024 (Cornell 21, Brown 23)
First Meeting: Nov. 16, 1895 (Cornell 6, Brown 4)
Cornell Home Record: 16-18-1