Yale football started their 151st season with a thrilling 38-31 victory over Holy Cross on Saturday. Nathan Denney ran for two touchdowns in the last 6 1/2 minutes, including the winning score with 12 seconds remaining. Brogan McCaughey threw for 217 yards and a touchdown for Yale, while Denney rushed for 80 yards. Holy Cross’s Jayden Clerveaux scored three touchdowns, and Joe Pesansky passed for 279 yards with a touchdown. This victory marks the fifth consecutive win for Yale over Holy Cross, with a lead of 30-8 in the series.
Yale has had recent success in the Ivy League, winning or sharing the title in four of the last six years. On the other hand, Holy Cross has dominated the Patriot League, winning or sharing the championship in the last five seasons. This matchup was highly anticipated, and the game delivered on excitement and suspense until the very end.
With this strong start to the season, Yale looks poised to continue their success in the Ivy League, while Holy Cross will regroup and aim to maintain their Patriot League dominance. Both teams displayed skill and determination, making this game a memorable start to the college football season. Fans can look forward to more thrilling matchups between these historic programs as the season progresses.
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