HANOVER, N.H. -- Cornell travels to Memorial Field to face Dartmouth on Saturday, Nov. 15 at 1 p.m.

The Big Green come into the matchup with a 6-2 overall record (3-2 Ivy League) after defeating Princeton 20-17 on Saturday, Nov. 8.
 
Dartmouth averages 218.8 passing yards per game with QB Grayson Saunier leading the way with 1,746 yards and six TDs through eight games. The top targets are WR Grayson O'Bara with 34 catches for 480 yards and one TD, and WR Chris Corbo with 32 catches for 380 yards and three TDs.
 
The Big Green run for 158.5 yards per game behind D.J. Crowther (144 att., 692 yards, 8 TDs, 4.8 ypc) and Grayson Saunier (72 att., 344 yards, 10 TDs, 4.8 ypc).
 
Dartmouth has forced 10 interceptions while only throwing four, demonstrating excellent ball security. Leading tacklers Zyion Freer-Brown (65) and Nico Schwikal (56) anchor a defense that has recorded 17 sacks on the season.
 

Dartmouth Overview

Record: 6-2 (3-2 Ivy)
Home: 4-0 Away: 2-2
Ivy Preseason Poll: 2rd
Last Week: W, 20-17 vs. Princeton (Nov. 8, 2025)
Head Coach: Sammy McCorkle (3rd season, 20-8)

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Offensive Outlook

Total Offense: 377.3
Rushing Offense: 158.5
Passing Offense: 218.8
Third Down: 52-99 (52.5%)
Red Zone: 22-28 (78.6%)
Time of Possession: 29:45
Penalties: 39.0
Fumbles Lost: 10-5

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Defensive Outlook

Scoring Defense: 20.5
Total Defense: 345.5
Rush Defense: 121.3
Pass Defense: 224.3
Opponent Third Down Conversions: 46-108 (42.6%)
Opponent Red Zone: 25-33 (75.8%)
Sacks: 17
Forced Fumbles-Recoveries: 2-3

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Key Players to Watch

QB: #16 Grayson Saunier (Jr.) -- 146-215, 1,746 yards, 6 TD, 4 INT
RB: #15 D.J. Crowther (Sr.) -- 144 att., 692 yards, 8 TD
WR: #19 Grayson O'Bara (Sr.) -- 34 rec., 480 yards, 1 TD
WR: #7 Chris Corbo (Sr.) -- 32 rec., 380 yards, 3 TD
DEF: #0 Zyion Freer-Brown (Sr.) - 65 tackles (28 solo, 37 asst.), 2.0 sacks
DEF: #53 Nico Schwikal (Sr.) - 56 tackles (21 solo, 35 asst.), 1.0 sack

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Statistical Comparison

Category	Cornell	Dartmouth
Points Per Game	23.00	26.5
Total Offense	373.5	377.3
Rushing Offense	165.5	158.5
Passing Offense	208.0	218.8
Scoring Defense	25.88	20.5
Total Defense	354.1	345.5
Rushing Defense	137.4	121.3
Passing Defense	216.75	224.3
Turnover Margin	-3	+6

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Series History

Record: Dartmouth leads, 64-43-1
Last Meeting: Nov. 16, 2024 (Cornell 39, Dartmouth 22)
First Meeting: Oct. 27, 1900 (Cornell 23, Dartmouth 6)
Cornell Road Record: 14-34-1