ITHACA, N.Y. – The Princeton Tigers will travel to Ithaca to take on Cornell Saturday, Nov. 1 at 1 p.m. at Schoellkopf Field.
The Tigers come into the matchup with a 3-3 overall record (2-1 Ivy League) after falling to Harvard 35-14 on Saturday, Oct. 25.
Princeton averages 231.7 passing yards per game with QB Kai Colón leading the way with 1,049 yards and eight TDs through six games. The top targets are WR Josh Robinson with 23 catches for 274 yards and one TD, and WR Roman Laurio with 12 catches for 159 yards.
The Tigers run for 119.0 yards per game behind Ethan Clark (67 att., 310 yards, four TDs, 4.6 ypc) and Kai Honda (41 att., 188 yards, one TD, 4.6 ypc).
Leading tacklers Chase Christopher (49) and Marco Scarano (49) anchor a defense that has recorded five sacks on the season.
Princeton Overview
Record: 3-3 (2-1 Ivy)
Home: 1-3
Away: 2-0
Ivy Preseason Poll: #5
Last Week: L, 35-14 vs. Harvard (Oct. 25, 2025)
Head Coach: Bob Surace (15th season, 84-62)
Offensive Outlook
Total Offense: 350.7
Rushing Offense: 119.0
Passing Offense: 231.7
Third Down: 35-82 (42.7%)
Red Zone: 21-24 (87.5%)
Time of Possession: 28:36
Penalties: 45.2
Fumbles Lost: 7-5
Defensive Outlook
Scoring Defense: 29.0
Total Defense: 424.0
Rush Defense: 157.8
Pass Defense: 266.2
Opponent Third Down Conversions: 50-93 (53.8%)
Opponent Red Zone: 22-23 (95.7%)
Sacks: 5
Forced Fumbles-Recoveries: 6-4
Key Players to Watch
QB: #12 Kai Colón (Sr.) -- 83-136, 1,049 yards, 8 TD, 3 INT
RB: #21 Ethan Clark (Jr.) -- 67 att., 310 yards, 4 TD
RB: #25 Kai Honda (So.) -- 41 att., 188 yards, 1 TD
WR: #86 Josh Robinson (Fr.) -- 23 rec., 274 yards, 1 TD
DEF: #7 Chase Christopher (Jr.) - 49 tackles (25 solo, 24 asst.), 1.0 sack
DEF: #2 Marco Scarano (Sr.) - 49 tackles (24 solo, 25 asst.), 0.5 sack, 1 INT
Statistical Comparison
| Category (Per Game Avg.) |
Cornell |
Princeton |
| Points |
20.83 |
26.33 |
| Points Allowed |
28.83 |
29.00 |
| Total Yards |
368.3 |
350.7 |
| Total Yards Allowed |
364.5 |
424.0 |
| Rushing Offense |
154.7 |
119.0 |
| Rush Defense |
130.7 |
157.8 |
| Passing Offense |
213.7 |
231.6 |
| Pass Defense |
233.8 |
266.2 |
| Turnover Margin |
-4 |
+4 |
| 3rd Down Conversions |
32-90 (35.6%) |
35-82 (42.6%) |
| Red Zone: Scores/Attempts |
19-26 |
22-23 |
Series History
Record: Princeton leads, 66-38-2
Last Meeting: Nov. 2, 2024 (Cornell 49, Princeton 35)
First Meeting: Nov. 14, 1891 (Cornell 0, Princeton 6)
Cornell Home Record: 21-25-1
