NEW HAVEN, Conn. – A high-scoring match-up saw Dartmouth remain unbeaten as the Big Green walked away with a 44-43 overtime victory over Yale. The Bulldogs fell to 2-2 overall and 0-2 in Ivy League play, while the Big Green improved to 4-0 overall and 2-0 in conference play.
 
Today's game spotlighted A Long Talk, anti-racism activation experience designed to empower participants with knowledge and skills to combat racism in their daily lives. The Bulldogs welcomed Kyle Williams, Chief Empowerment Officer and Kamal Carter, President of A Long Talk. In 2023, Yale Athletics became the organization's first-ever department-wide partnership.

Key Players of the Game

• Dartmouth quarterback Grayson Saunier was pivotal in their victory, converting three touchdowns and connecting on 20-of-34 pass attempts for 276 yards.  
• Yale quarterback Grant Jordan had quite the day for the Bulldogs. The senior connected on 32-of-47 pass attempts for 412 yards and had five passing touchdowns. He also rushed for 36 yards and a touchdown.

Turning Point

• While many moments of this high-scoring phenomena could be considered a turning point, ultimately Dartmouth's Grayson Saunier rushing in for a 32-yard touchdown to tie it with 1:22 remaining was one of biggest moments of the game.
• The Big Green went on to score in their first overtime possession with Q Jones' two-yard rush into the end zone.
• Despite the Bulldogs scoring on their first possession of the extra time as well, a narrowly missed two-point conversion sealed their fate.

Bulldog Bytes

• Grant Jordan's five touchdowns were the most from a Yale quarterback in a single-game since Kurt Rawlings did so with six on Nov. 16, 2019 against Princeton.
• David Pantelis eclipsed his single-game career high in receiving yards with 117 on the day. His previous career high was 106 against Bucknell on Oct. 15, 2022.
• Pantelis' three touchdowns today pushed him over his single-season career high. The senior had three total touchdowns as a first year, while he currently sits at seven on the year four games in.
• Josh Pitsenberger rushed for 71 yards on 21 carries.
• Alvin Gulley, Jr. intercepted a pass in the third quarter, which was the first interception of his career.
• Kevin Jourdain picked up his first career sack.
• Abu Kamara and Sean Guyton led the team with six solo tackles each.

Reflections from Reno
"There is confidence in our locker room," said Tony Reno, Joel E. Smilow '54, Head Coach of Football. "There is disappointment like you'd expect when you give everything you have and don't get the result you want. I told the guys that it's a life lesson. Disappointment usually brings opportunity, and we'll have to correct it."
 
Looking Ahead
Yale wraps up its home stand and non-conference play on Saturday, Oct. 19 when they face Lehigh at Class of 1954 Field.