Brown Bears vs. Harvard Crimson: 2025 Week 5 Recap

Quick answer

Harvard Crimson defeated Brown Bears 41–7 in Week 5, 2025. Final score: Brown Bears 7, Harvard Crimson 41.

Game summary

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
Brown Bears	12	0	0	0	7
Harvard Crimson	12	12	6	0	41

Stars of the game

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

Passing

• Jaden Craig (Harvard) — 323.0 yds · 4 TD · +0.62 EPA/play +19.94 EPA
• Dante Torres (Harvard) — 0.0 yds · -1.36 EPA/play -1.36 EPA
• James Murphy (Brown) — 134.0 yds · 1 TD · -0.71 EPA/play -19.05 EPA

Rushing

• DJ Gordon (Harvard) — 73.0 yds · 1 TD +0.14 EPA
• Matt Childs (Brown) — 30.0 yds -0.52 EPA
• Xaviah Bascon (Harvard) — 27.0 yds -0.38 EPA

Receiving

• Caydon Coffman (Harvard) — 5 rec · 64.0 yds +0.38 EPA
• Dean Boyd (Harvard) — 4 rec · 59.0 yds +1.13 EPA
• Brady Blackburn (Harvard) — 3 rec · 44.0 yds +0.34 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Jaden Craig	Harvard	32	75.0%	323	4	+0.62	+19.94
Dante Torres	Harvard	1	0.0%	0	0	-1.36	-1.36
James Murphy	Brown	27	51.9%	134	1	-0.71	-19.05

Team EPA comparison

Stat	Brown	Harvard
Plays	49	77
EPA / play	-0.520	+0.159
Total EPA	-25.49	+12.27
Success rate	38.8%	44.2%
Pass EPA / play	-0.706	+0.563
Rush EPA / play	-0.293	-0.143
Yards	210	485

Drive chart

Key possessions and results.

Qtr	Offense	Plays	Yards	EPA	Result
Q1	Brown	1	30	-7.84	Touchdown
Q1	Brown	3	-2	-3.38	Punt
Q1	Harvard	5	30	-0.98	Punt
Q1	Brown	3	20	-3.51	Interception
Q1	Harvard	3	20	+2.23	Pass TD
Q1	Brown	8	75	+6.88	Pass TD
Q1	Harvard	9	65	+4.88	Rush TD
Q2	Brown	5	12	-3.23	Punt
Q2	Harvard	13	90	+6.21	Pass TD
Q2	Brown	3	8	-1.13	Punt
Q2	Harvard	5	73	+5.35	Pass TD
Q2	Brown	2	1	-0.50	Punt
Q2	Harvard	9	51	-1.04	Punt
Q3	Brown	1	0	-4.85	Interception
Q3	Harvard	5	42	+2.56	Pass TD
Q3	Brown	3	-1	-2.79	Punt

Biggest EPA swings

1. Q1 · Brown Bears · James Murphy — Interception returned for a touchdown (-7.84 EPA)
2. Q3 · Brown Bears · James Murphy pass intercepted (-4.85 EPA)
3. Q2 · Harvard Crimson · Jaden Craig pass to Cam Henry for a touchdown (44 yards) (+4.69 EPA)
4. Q1 · Brown Bears · James Murphy pass intercepted (-4.66 EPA)
5. Q1 · Harvard Crimson · Jaden Craig pass to Dean Boyd for a touchdown (21 yards) (+3.67 EPA)
6. Q1 · Brown Bears · James Murphy pass to Trevor Foley for 21 yards (3rd & 5) (+3.23 EPA)
7. Q4 · Brown Bears · James Murphy to Dillon Golden — Pass Incompletion (no gain) (-3.01 EPA)
8. Q2 · Harvard Crimson · Jaden Craig pass to Seamus Gilmartin for a touchdown (16 yards) (+2.5 EPA)

Key takeaways

• Harvard Crimson controlled the final (41–7) in Week 5.
• Passing edge: Jaden Craig (Harvard) — 323.0 yds, 4 TD.
• EPA edge: Harvard at 0.159 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 Brown Bears vs Harvard Crimson?

Brown Bears 7, Harvard Crimson 41 in Week 5 of the 2025 college football season.

Who won Brown Bears vs Harvard Crimson?

Harvard Crimson won with a final score of 7–41.

Where can I find the Brown Bears vs Harvard Crimson box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=401767552.

Who led Brown Bears vs Harvard Crimson in passing?

Jaden Craig (Harvard) led passers with 323.0 yards and 4 touchdowns.

Full analytics box score

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