Columbia Lions vs. Yale Bulldogs: 2023 Week 9 Recap

Quick answer

Yale Bulldogs defeated Columbia Lions 35–7 in Week 9, 2023. Final score: Columbia Lions 7, Yale Bulldogs 35.

Game summary

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
Columbia Lions	0	0	0	6	7
Yale Bulldogs	6	12	0	12	35

Stars of the game

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

Passing

• Nolan Grooms (Yale) — 218.0 yds · 1 TD · +0.25 EPA/play +8.44 EPA
• Joe Green (Columbia) — 116.0 yds · 1 TD · -0.37 EPA/play -13.23 EPA

Rushing

• Joshua Pitsenberger (Yale) — 63.0 yds · 2 TD +0.38 EPA
• Joey Giorgi (Columbia) — 46.0 yds +0.11 EPA
• Nolan Grooms (Yale) — 105.0 yds · 1 TD +0.79 EPA

Receiving

• Mason Tipton (Yale) — 8 rec · 114.0 yds +0.81 EPA
• JJ Jenkins (Columbia) — 6 rec · 66.0 yds +0.36 EPA
• Edan Stagg (Columbia) — 3 rec · 18.0 yds -0.57 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Nolan Grooms	Yale	34	76.5%	218	1	+0.25	+8.44
Joe Green	Columbia	36	44.4%	116	1	-0.37	-13.23

Team EPA comparison

Stat	Columbia	Yale
Plays	59	78
EPA / play	-0.207	+0.218
Total EPA	-12.22	+17.02
Success rate	33.9%	51.3%
Pass EPA / play	-0.367	+0.248
Rush EPA / play	+0.044	+0.195
Yards	209	459

Drive chart

Key possessions and results.

Qtr	Offense	Plays	Yards	EPA	Result
Q1	Columbia	3	2	-3.06	Punt
Q1	Yale	9	58	+3.20	Rush TD
Q1	Columbia	6	14	-2.26	Punt
Q1	Yale	5	13	-2.04	Punt
Q1	Columbia	3	-2	-3.37	Punt
Q1	Yale	14	82	+6.51	Rush TD
Q2	Columbia	9	30	-0.22	Punt
Q2	Yale	13	85	+5.93	Pass TD
Q2	Columbia	3	9	-0.50	Punt
Q2	Yale	2	7	-1.53	Ended
Q3	Yale	11	63	+0.84	Missed FG
Q3	Columbia	7	36	-0.57	Punt
Q3	Yale	6	20	-0.07	Punt
Q3	Columbia	5	17	+0.84	Ended
Q4	Yale	1	39	+0.49	Ended
Q4	Columbia	1	0	-4.23	Ended

Biggest EPA swings

1. Q4 · Columbia Lions · Joe Green pass to Jack Larsen for a touchdown (17 yards) (+4.84 EPA)
2. Q2 · Yale Bulldogs · Nolan Grooms pass to Mason Tipton for a touchdown (23 yards) (+4.82 EPA)
3. Q4 · Columbia Lions · Joe Green to Titus Evans — Pass Incompletion (no gain) (-4.23 EPA)
4. Q4 · Yale Bulldogs · Nathan Denney rushes 14 yards for a touchdown (+3.28 EPA)
5. Q1 · Yale Bulldogs · Nolan Grooms rushes for 14 yards (3rd & 7) (+3.21 EPA)
6. Q2 · Yale Bulldogs · Joshua Pitsenberger rushes for 1 yard (4th & 1) (+3.14 EPA)
7. Q3 · Columbia Lions · Joe Green sacked for a loss of 13 yards (2nd & 6) (-3.11 EPA)
8. Q3 · Columbia Lions · Joe Green rushes for 15 yards (3rd & 5) (+2.91 EPA)

Key takeaways

• Yale Bulldogs controlled the final (35–7) in Week 9.
• Passing edge: Nolan Grooms (Yale) — 218.0 yds, 1 TD.
• EPA edge: Yale at 0.218 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 Columbia Lions vs Yale Bulldogs?

Columbia Lions 7, Yale Bulldogs 35 in Week 9 of the 2023 college football season.

Who won Columbia Lions vs Yale Bulldogs?

Yale Bulldogs won with a final score of 7–35.

Where can I find the Columbia Lions vs Yale Bulldogs box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=401541634.

Who led Columbia Lions vs Yale Bulldogs in passing?

Nolan Grooms (Yale) led passers with 218.0 yards and 1 touchdowns.

Full analytics box score

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