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Harvard made a statement with its dominant win over Princeton, but Dartmouth's surging offense presents another challenge. Meanwhile, Penn and Brown meet in a compelling matchup, Yale looks to rebound against Columbia, and Cornell's explosive offense faces Princeton's stingy defense. Here's a look at the Ivy League's biggest matchups this weekend.

Ivy League football enters Week 7 with Harvard looking to solidify its place atop the conference, Princeton's defense making a statement and Yale quarterback Dante Reno putting together a remarkable season. From Columbia's Friday night showdown with Penn to undefeated Lehigh's visit to Cornell, we break down six matchups, key players and predictions for the weekend ahead.

Dante Reno and Yale host Dartmouth, Harvard travels to Cornell and Princeton looks to continue its rise. FCS Nation breaks down all six Ivy League football matchups on this week’s slate.

The wait is over. All eight Ivy League teams finally take the field Saturday, with Yale, Harvard, Dartmouth and the rest of the Ancient Eight beginning their 2026 campaigns. We break down every matchup and what to watch in Week 1.