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Lafayette 38, (11) Holy Cross 35 – Despite record-setting day from Sluka, Crusaders fall to Leopards

October 21, 2023

WORCESTER – The stranglehold that Holy Cross has had on the Patriot League for four-plus seasons is now gone. Lafayette built a 17-point second half lead twice at Fitton Field on Saturday and held off a furious comeback to upset 11th-ranked Holy Cross 38-35. Matt Sluka set a D1 college football record with the most rushing yards ever – in FCS or FBS – for a quarterback in a single…

No. 11 Holy Cross preparing for massive Patriot League showdown with Lafayette after bye

October 18, 2023

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The first of several major tests for Holy Cross on their quest for a fifth straight Patriot League title takes place this weekend at Fitton Field. The Crusaders (4-2, 2-0) currently sits in first, but both Georgetown (4-3, 2-0) and Lafayette (5-1, 1-0) are lurking behind. Fordham is also 5-2 and 1-1 in the league. After this Saturday’s game, Holy Cross faces Fordham, Lehigh, Army and Georgetown to end the…

Saturday Wrap-Up: Recapping the rest of Week One’s Games

September 3, 2023

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Photo courtesy of Steve Marcus Week one is in the books. Here are the scores and breakdowns of the remaining Division One College games from this past weekend. UNLV 44 Bryant 14: The Rebels jumped out to an early 17-0 lead and did not look back. The Bulldogs got their usual contributions from quarterback Zevi Eckhaus who completed 19-of-29 passes for 230 yards. Eckhaus also rushed for 89 yards. Running…

Holy Cross Four Down Preview: No. 9 Holy Cross Crusaders (6-0) @ Lafayette Leopards (2-4)

October 21, 2022

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Image courtesy of ESPN Kick off: Following a not-really-needed but much appreciated bye week, Holy Cross hits the road looking to remain unbeaten and inch one step closer to a fourth straight Patriot League title. Lafayette enters the game at 2-5 and doesn’t seem to pose much of a threat to the run away freight train that is the crusaders right now. First down: The Leopards have scored six, 14,…

Harvard Preview: LaFayette Leopards (2-4) at Harvard Crimson (4-0)

October 16, 2021

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After a slow start last week against Cornell, the Crimson will look to bounce back against a LaFayette team that has been inconsistent this season. The game is a good opportunity to get the offense back on track after they struggled in the first half last week. Harvard has been pretty balanced this season so. They have played well in all three phases. They need to get back to that…