Harvard Crimson vs. Princeton Tigers: 2023 Week 8 Recap

Quick answer

Princeton Tigers defeated Harvard Crimson 21–14 in Week 8, 2023. Final score: Harvard Crimson 14, Princeton Tigers 21.

Game summary

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
Harvard Crimson	0	0	6	0	14
Princeton Tigers	6	6	0	6	21

Stars of the game

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

Passing

• Blake Stenstrom (Princeton) — 229.0 yds · 2 TD · +0.92 EPA/play +22.87 EPA
• Charles Deprima (Harvard) — 131.0 yds · 1 TD · +0.08 EPA/play +2.08 EPA
• AJ Barber (Princeton) — 0.0 yds · -3.58 EPA/play -3.58 EPA

Rushing

• Shane McLaughlin (Harvard) — 64.0 yds +0.04 EPA
• Ja'Derris Carr (Princeton) — 56.0 yds · 1 TD -0.24 EPA
• Charles Deprima (Harvard) — 36.0 yds +0.17 EPA

Receiving

• Luke Colella (Princeton) — 5 rec · 98.0 yds +0.63 EPA
• Cooper Barkate (Harvard) — 5 rec · 37.0 yds -0.42 EPA
• Kaedyn Odermann (Harvard) — 4 rec · 57.0 yds +1.23 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Blake Stenstrom	Princeton	25	84.0%	229	2	+0.92	+22.87
Charles Deprima	Harvard	26	57.7%	131	1	+0.08	+2.08
AJ Barber	Princeton	1	0.0%	0	0	-3.58	-3.58
incomplete	Harvard	14	0.0%	0	0	-0.97	-13.64
incomplete	Princeton	12	0.0%	0	0	-1.27	-15.26

Team EPA comparison

Stat	Harvard	Princeton
Plays	69	62
EPA / play	-0.139	-0.131
Total EPA	-9.56	-8.10
Success rate	34.8%	35.5%
Pass EPA / play	-0.289	+0.106
Rush EPA / play	+0.069	-0.506
Yards	224	308

Drive chart

Key possessions and results.

Qtr	Offense	Plays	Yards	EPA	Result
Q1	Princeton	2	5	-1.69	Punt
Q1	Harvard	2	6	-1.89	Punt
Q1	Princeton	1	2	-0.54	Ended
Q1	Princeton	7	56	+2.15	Punt
Q1	Harvard	3	5	-1.87	Punt
Q1	Princeton	4	7	-5.71	Ended
Q1	Harvard	5	12	-6.27	Interception
Q1	Princeton	2	42	+3.35	Rush TD
Q1	Harvard	3	9	-1.37	Punt
Q1	Princeton	10	53	-1.03	Interception
Q2	Harvard	2	2	-0.94	Punt
Q2	Princeton	3	6	-2.44	Punt
Q2	Harvard	7	20	-0.74	Punt
Q2	Princeton	3	7	-1.51	Punt
Q2	Harvard	3	1	+0.96	Punt
Q2	Princeton	7	50	+4.70	Pass TD

Biggest EPA swings

1. Q1 · Harvard Crimson · Charles Deprima pass intercepted (-6.72 EPA)
2. Q3 · Harvard Crimson · Charles Deprima pass to Kaedyn Odermann for 29 yards (4th & 5) (+4.94 EPA)
3. Q4 · Princeton Tigers · Blake Stenstrom pass to Connor Hulstein for a touchdown (10 yards) (+4.59 EPA)
4. Q2 · Princeton Tigers · Blake Stenstrom pass to AJ Barber for a touchdown (8 yards) (+4.47 EPA)
5. Q1 · Princeton Tigers · Blake Stenstrom pass to Luke Colella for 36 yards (2nd & 8) (+4.0 EPA)
6. Q3 · Harvard Crimson · Charles Deprima pass to Kaedyn Odermann for a touchdown (12 yards) (+3.93 EPA)
7. Q4 · Harvard Crimson · Charles Deprima rushes for 7 yards (4th & 1) (+3.8 EPA)
8. Q2 · Princeton Tigers · AJ Barber pass intercepted (-3.58 EPA)

Key takeaways

• Princeton Tigers controlled the final (21–14) in Week 8.
• Passing edge: Blake Stenstrom (Princeton) — 229.0 yds, 2 TD.
• EPA edge: Princeton at -0.131 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 Princeton Tigers?

Harvard Crimson 14, Princeton Tigers 21 in Week 8 of the 2023 college football season.

Who won Harvard Crimson vs Princeton Tigers?

Princeton Tigers won with a final score of 14–21.

Where can I find the Harvard Crimson vs Princeton Tigers box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=401540342.

Who led Harvard Crimson vs Princeton Tigers in passing?

Blake Stenstrom (Princeton) led passers with 229.0 yards and 2 touchdowns.

Full analytics box score

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