Penn secured a new set of downs on nearly every completion, which was infuriating for Yale backers to watch. Penn put up 351 passing yards on the Bulldogs and averaged 11.7 yards per completion. The Bulldogs had no answer for the Penn passing attack last week. Do they have what it takes to edge out the Bulldogs in a defensive standoff and secure their first conference win of the season? The Lions' defense is one of the best in FCS, but that means little if they can't win games. Columbia is just 1-3 at home this year and has yet to cover the spread in Wien Stadium. They now turn their attention to another top defense in the conference in Columbia, which is giving up just 16.8 points per contest.Ĭolumbia will be playing its fourth home game in five weeks on Friday night, but there seems to be little home-field advantage for the Lions. The Bulldogs held the Quakers to just 67 rushing yards and recorded two sacks. Despite the loss, Yale left no question regarding its place as one of the best defensive teams in the Ivy League. Penn took the lead with just 20 seconds left in the game, sealing a 20-13 victory. Many expected a close game between the two, as both came into the matchup undefeated in conference play. Yale hits the road again this week after suffering its first Ivy League loss of the season last Saturday at the hands of Penn.
