The Lions completed their 2021 non-conference slate with a perfect 3-0 record for the third time in the last four years. In impressive fashion, Columbia has won 13 of its last 15 non-conference games. That again puts them top of the league, and places them fourth in the nation. On defense, Columbia has been holding teams to a third down conversion rate of 23.7 percent. They have been converting third downs at 56.2 percent, the best in the league and third-best in the nation. Leading the way was sophomore Justin Townsend, who recorded three sacks, a career-high and most in a game by a Lion since Cam Dillon's 5.5 sacks at CCSU in that same 2021 game.Ĭolumbia has been one of the best teams in the nation on third downs, both defensively and offensively. The Lions recorded six sacks against Princeton, the most since recording eight against Central Connecticut State in 2021. The solid number puts Green fourth in the nation and first in the Ivy League. He has completed nearly 72 percent of his passes, sitting at a completion percentage of 71,9 percent. Over the first three games, Joe Green has been on target with the best in the country. The solid performances so far this season from the Columbia rushing defense has placed them first in the country in rushing yards allowed, allowing only 24.7 yards per game over the first three games. THE NATION HEARS ITįor the second time this season, and sixth time since 2015, the Lions held a team to under 50 yards of rushing, holding Princeton to just 19 yards of total rushing in Columbia's home opener (Oct. With his scoop and score against Princeton, defensive back Aaron Brebnor leads the team with two takeaways after posting an intercpetion at Georgetown. The previous record had been two, happening twice in 20. It was the third-straight game that the Lions have scored a defensive touchdown, setting a school record for consecutive games scoring at least one defensive touchdown. In Columbia's Ivy League opener against Princeton, Aaron Brebnor scored on a Tigers fumble to put Columbia on the board. Combined, the Lions have outscored the Seahawks 58-30 over the three meetings and at home the Lions have outscored Wagner 43-17 overall. The win was Columbia's first of now five consecutive season opening wins. In the previous meeting between the two in 2017, Columbia won a 17-14 battle at home on an Ore Milstein '20CC last second 29-yard field goal. All-time, the Lions are 3-0 against Wagner, winning a pair at home and one on the road. Nationally, it ranks third and fourth, respectively.Ĭolumbia and Wagner will meet for the fourth time in a series that started in 2015, but hasn't been played since 2017. Columbia leads the Ivy League in both third down conversion percentage and defensive third down conversion percentage. Joe Green sits fourth in the nation in competition percentage (71.9 percent).Ĥ. Aaron Brebnor recorded a takeaway for the second straight game with his scoop and score against Princeton.ģ. Columbia has scored a defensive touchdown in three consecutive games, setting a program record.Ģ. The Lions (2-1) and Seahawks (0-4) are set for a 1 p.m. NEW YORK - The Columbia football team is back in action this Saturday, October 8 when it welcomes Wagner to Robert K.
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