Harvard Crimson vs. Holy Cross Crusaders: 2025 Week 6 Recap

Quick answer

Harvard Crimson defeated Holy Cross Crusaders 59–24 in Week 6, 2025. Final score: Harvard Crimson 59, Holy Cross Crusaders 24.

Game summary

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
Harvard Crimson	18	15	18	0	59
Holy Cross Crusaders	0	3	6	12	24

Stars of the game

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

Passing

• Cal Swanson (Holy Cross) — 216.0 yds · 3 TD · +0.62 EPA/play +19.98 EPA
• Dante Torres (Harvard) — 68.0 yds · 1 TD · +1.03 EPA/play +5.15 EPA
• Jaden Craig (Harvard) — 263.0 yds · 3 TD · +0.12 EPA/play +3.25 EPA

Rushing

• Maddux Reid (Harvard) — 40.0 yds · 1 TD -0.44 EPA
• Xaviah Bascon (Harvard) — 56.0 yds · 1 TD +0.25 EPA
• Jayden Clerveaux (Holy Cross) — 25.0 yds -0.55 EPA

Receiving

• Brady Blackburn (Harvard) — 5 rec · 129.0 yds +1.43 EPA
• Seamus Gilmartin (Harvard) — 4 rec · 64.0 yds +0.34 EPA
• Alijah Cason (Holy Cross) — 3 rec · 57.0 yds +1.16 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Cal Swanson	Holy Cross	32	43.8%	216	3	+0.62	+19.98
Dante Torres	Harvard	5	80.0%	68	1	+1.03	+5.15
Jaden Craig	Harvard	27	66.7%	263	3	+0.12	+3.25

Team EPA comparison

Stat	Harvard	Holy Cross
Plays	76	56
EPA / play	+0.074	+0.191
Total EPA	+5.61	+10.67
Success rate	48.7%	32.1%
Pass EPA / play	+0.263	+0.624
Rush EPA / play	-0.064	-0.388
Yards	543	333

Drive chart

Key possessions and results.

Qtr	Offense	Plays	Yards	EPA	Result
Q1	Holy Cross	4	15	-2.01	Punt
Q1	Harvard	7	13	-2.45	Punt
Q1	Holy Cross	2	20	-3.35	Fumble
Q1	Harvard	1	22	+2.47	Pass TD
Q1	Holy Cross	3	5	-2.59	Punt
Q1	Harvard	3	4	-2.99	Punt
Q1	Holy Cross	1	12	+1.83	Ended
Q1	Harvard	5	42	+3.08	Rush TD
Q1	Holy Cross	3	1	-2.98	Punt
Q1	Harvard	2	27	+2.25	Pass TD
Q1	Holy Cross	5	-2	-5.57	Punt
Q2	Harvard	8	79	+1.62	Field goal
Q2	Holy Cross	5	59	+0.97	Field goal
Q2	Harvard	9	78	-4.52	Rush TD
Q2	Holy Cross	3	0	-0.67	Punt
Q2	Harvard	11	73	+5.76	Pass TD

Biggest EPA swings

1. Q2 · Harvard Crimson · Fumble (-8.62 EPA)
2. Q3 · Holy Cross Crusaders · Cal Swanson pass to Joseph Williams for a touchdown (44 yards) (+8.41 EPA)
3. Q4 · Holy Cross Crusaders · Cal Swanson pass to Alijah Cason for a touchdown (32 yards) (+6.26 EPA)
4. Q3 · Harvard Crimson · Punt for 72 yards (-5.35 EPA)
5. Q1 · Holy Cross Crusaders · Fumble (-5.34 EPA)
6. Q3 · Holy Cross Crusaders · Cal Swanson pass to Ty Curran for 44 yards (2nd & 7) (+4.63 EPA)
7. Q4 · Holy Cross Crusaders · Cal Swanson pass to Lincoln Fisher for 14 yards (4th & 4) (+4.39 EPA)
8. Q3 · Holy Cross Crusaders · Cal Swanson to Max Mosey — Pass Incompletion (no gain) (+4.31 EPA)

Key takeaways

• Harvard Crimson controlled the final (59–24) in Week 6.
• Passing edge: Cal Swanson (Holy Cross) — 216.0 yds, 3 TD.
• EPA edge: Holy Cross at 0.191 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 Holy Cross Crusaders?

Harvard Crimson 59, Holy Cross Crusaders 24 in Week 6 of the 2025 college football season.

Who won Harvard Crimson vs Holy Cross Crusaders?

Harvard Crimson won with a final score of 59–24.

Where can I find the Harvard Crimson vs Holy Cross Crusaders box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=401767727.

Who led Harvard Crimson vs Holy Cross Crusaders in passing?

Cal Swanson (Holy Cross) led passers with 216.0 yards and 3 touchdowns.

Full analytics box score

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