Holy Cross at Harvard

Saturday, October 30, 1948

Harvard beat Holy Cross 20–⁠13. It was their 23rd meeting; after it, Harvard led the series 16–⁠6–⁠1.

AwayHoly Cross5–⁠5 in 1948
13
HomeHarvard4–⁠4 in 1948
20

FinalHigh 61°F, low 36°FAttendance 35,000

Before kickoff

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Our ratings (scores only)

Holy Cross 52% to win. Harvard won as Elo’s underdog.

Harvard leads 40–⁠16–⁠1 in 57 meetings, counting the 34 since this game.

Recent meetings
2026Harvard 30, Holy Cross 7
2025Harvard 59, Holy Cross 24
2024Harvard 35, Holy Cross 34
2023Harvard 38, Holy Cross 28
2022Holy Cross 30, Harvard 21
2021Harvard 38, Holy Cross 13

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