Harvard Crimson vs. Yale Bulldogs: 2023 Week 12 Recap

Quick answer

Yale Bulldogs defeated Harvard Crimson 23–18 in Week 12, 2023. Final score: Harvard Crimson 18, Yale Bulldogs 23.

Game summary

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
Harvard Crimson	0	6	0	12	18
Yale Bulldogs	3	6	6	6	23

Stars of the game

Top passers, rushers, and receivers from cfbfastR play-by-play.

Passing

• Jaden Craig (Harvard) — 224.0 yds · 2 TD · +0.27 EPA/play +8.13 EPA
• Nolan Grooms (Yale) — 74.0 yds · 2 TD · +0.09 EPA/play +1.34 EPA
• incomplete (Yale) — 0.0 yds · -1.14 EPA/play -10.23 EPA

Rushing

• Joshua Pitsenberger (Yale) — 99.0 yds +0.03 EPA
• Nolan Grooms (Yale) — 53.0 yds -0.33 EPA
• Shane McLaughlin (Harvard) — 50.0 yds -0.23 EPA

Receiving

• Cooper Barkate (Harvard) — 4 rec · 60.0 yds -0.32 EPA
• Ryan Lindley (Yale) — 4 rec · 39.0 yds +0.52 EPA
• Kaedyn Odermann (Harvard) — 4 rec · 70.0 yds +0.52 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Jaden Craig	Harvard	30	66.7%	224	2	+0.27	+8.13
Nolan Grooms	Yale	15	66.7%	74	2	+0.09	+1.34
incomplete	Yale	9	0.0%	0	0	-1.14	-10.23
incomplete	Harvard	10	0.0%	0	0	-1.14	-11.35

Team EPA comparison

Stat	Harvard	Yale
Plays	66	77
EPA / play	-0.198	-0.175
Total EPA	-13.09	-13.51
Success rate	30.3%	41.6%
Pass EPA / play	-0.080	-0.415
Rush EPA / play	-0.380	-0.060
Yards	342	286

Drive chart

Key possessions and results.

Qtr	Offense	Plays	Yards	EPA	Result
Q1	Yale	7	37	-0.38	Punt
Q1	Harvard	8	45	-2.37	Ended
Q1	Yale	15	48	-0.38	Field goal
Q1	Harvard	3	-15	-4.45	Punt
Q2	Yale	3	-3	-3.59	Punt
Q2	Harvard	4	4	-2.46	Punt
Q2	Yale	3	7	+1.59	Pass TD
Q2	Harvard	5	31	+2.22	Ended
Q2	Yale	3	7	-3.05	Ended
Q2	Harvard	2	10	-2.87	Interception
Q2	Harvard	3	0	-1.78	Punt
Q2	Yale	2	-7	-6.40	Fumble
Q2	Harvard	5	59	+6.13	Pass TD
Q2	Yale	3	4	-0.71	Ended
Q2	Harvard	1	0	0.00	Ended
Q3	Harvard	3	5	-2.74	Punt

Biggest EPA swings

1. Q2 · Yale Bulldogs · Fumble (-6.36 EPA)
2. Q4 · Yale Bulldogs · Nolan Grooms pass intercepted (-4.12 EPA)
3. Q4 · Harvard Crimson · Kickoff (+4.11 EPA)
4. Q4 · Harvard Crimson · Fumble (-4.05 EPA)
5. Q4 · Yale Bulldogs · Nolan Grooms pass to David Pantelis for a touchdown (12 yards) (+3.85 EPA)
6. Q2 · Harvard Crimson · Jaden Craig pass to Tyler Neville for a touchdown (11 yards) (+3.79 EPA)
7. Q2 · Yale Bulldogs · Nolan Grooms sacked for a loss of 10 yards (3rd & 3) (-3.09 EPA)
8. Q2 · Harvard Crimson · Punt (-3.0 EPA)

Key takeaways

• Yale Bulldogs controlled the final (23–18) in Week 12.
• Passing edge: Jaden Craig (Harvard) — 224.0 yds, 2 TD.
• EPA edge: Yale at -0.175 EPA/play.
• Full EPA, scoring map, and play-by-play live in CFB Analytics Box & Scores.

Frequently asked questions

What was the final score of Harvard Crimson vs Yale Bulldogs?

Harvard Crimson 18, Yale Bulldogs 23 in Week 12 of the 2023 college football season.

Who won Harvard Crimson vs Yale Bulldogs?

Yale Bulldogs won with a final score of 18–23.

Where can I find the Harvard Crimson vs Yale Bulldogs box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=401540345.

Who led Harvard Crimson vs Yale Bulldogs in passing?

Jaden Craig (Harvard) led passers with 224.0 yards and 2 touchdowns.

Full analytics box score

Explore every snap, drive chart, and the interactive scoring map for Harvard Crimson at Yale Bulldogs in FantasyHQ CFB Analytics Box & Scores.