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The Associated Press. (2026, October 17). Smith, Flannery spark the offense and defense does the rest in Harvard's 30-7 win over Holy Cross. Toronto Star. https://www.thestar.com/sports/football/smith-flannery-spark-the-offense-and-defense-does-the-rest-in-harvard-s-30-7-win-over-holy-cross/article_7901666a-1d95-5a8d-bd1b-1db26f62d772.html
The Associated Press. “Smith, Flannery spark the offense and defense does the rest in Harvard's 30-7 win over Holy Cross.” Toronto Star, 17 Oct. 2026, https://www.thestar.com/sports/football/smith-flannery-spark-the-offense-and-defense-does-the-rest-in-harvard-s-30-7-win-over-holy-cross/article_7901666a-1d95-5a8d-bd1b-1db26f62d772.html.
The Associated Press. “Smith, Flannery spark the offense and defense does the rest in Harvard's 30-7 win over Holy Cross.” Toronto Star, October 17, 2026. https://www.thestar.com/sports/football/smith-flannery-spark-the-offense-and-defense-does-the-rest-in-harvard-s-30-7-win-over-holy-cross/article_7901666a-1d95-5a8d-bd1b-1db26f62d772.html.
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On October 17, 2026, Harvard defeated Holy Cross in a college football game at Cambridge, Mass., with a score of 30-7. Charlie Smith threw for 297 yards, and Kise Flannery scored two touchdowns via rushing. Harvard led 13-7 at halftime after Flannery's 1-yard touchdown run and two field goals from Kieran Corr. In the third quarter, Smith connected with Henry Shoemaker on a 67-yard touchdown pass, extending the lead to 23-7. Flannery added another score late in the game, securing Harvard’s victory. Despite averaging 39.5 points in their previous two games, Holy Cross struggled to score, managing only one touchdown from Jake Croce's 51-yard pass to Joseph Williams. This win extended Harvard's winning streak against Holy Cross to four games and increased their overall record against the Crusaders to 49-26-2.
