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Columbia Lions

6th in Ivy

3–12026 RECORD · GAMES REPORTED
Record3–14 completed games reported
Points per game27.0Calculated from reported scores
Points allowed / game28.5Calculated from reported scores
Offensive success rate—CollegeFootballData advanced metric

Across 4 completed games reported in 2026, Columbia has scored 108 points and allowed 114. Its scoring margin is -1.5 points per game. Counts reflect the source’s coverage and may change after corrections.

ESPN · Updated Oct 12, 2:18 AM UTCData methodology
PROGRAM & BIOGRAPHY

About Columbia

Football program representing Columbia University

Columbia Lions competes in college football. This profile combines the 2026 schedule, the reported roster and season statistics with sourced program context.

The Columbia Lions are the college football team representing Columbia University. The team competes in the NCAA Division I Football Championship Subdivision (FCS) as a member of the Ivy League.

Inception (Wikidata)
1870
Adapted from Columbia Lions football on Wikipedia ↗ · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Revision 1332319030 · Source revised
Conference
Not reported
Latest ranking
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Home venue
Lawrence A. Wien Stadium
COVERAGE FROM ESPN

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THE SEASON, GAME BY GAME

2026 schedule & results

Sep 19
vsLafayette
W 40–34Lawrence A. Wien Stadium
Sep 26
@Georgetown
W 20–17Cooper Field
Oct 3
vsPrinceton
L 7–35Lawrence A. Wien Stadium
Oct 9
@Marist
W 41–28Tenney Stadium at Leonidoff Field
Oct 16
@Penn
7:00 PM ETFranklin Field
Oct 24
vsDartmouth
1:30 PM ETLawrence A. Wien Stadium
Oct 31
vsYale
12:00 PM ETLawrence A. Wien Stadium
Nov 7
@Harvard
1:00 PM ETHarvard Stadium
Nov 14
@Brown
12:00 PM ETBrown Stadium (RI)
Nov 21
vsCornell
12:00 PM ETLawrence A. Wien Stadium
THE PEOPLE IN THE PROGRAM

2026 roster

83Jevaughn Barnett-JacksonWR6' 2"196 lbsSophomoreAccokeek, MD
10Gavin BarthWR6' 4"183 lbsFreshmanHanover, MA
60Frazer BefekaduOL6' 8"383 lbsFreshmanMarietta, GA
3Caden ButlerWR6' 0"190 lbsSophomoreOlathe, KS
42Blaize CameronTE6' 4"232 lbsJuniorStorthoaks, SK
99Will CarstensTE6' 5"274 lbsJuniorFayetteville, NC
14Jaylen CarterWR6' 0"175 lbsSeniorDerby, CT
17Christian CartiWR6' 0"187 lbsSeniorFranklin Lakes, NJ
62Dylan CliftonOL6' 3"295 lbsSophomoreAustin, TX
4Bryce ColemanWR6' 4"190 lbsFreshmanLos Angeles, CA
80Colin CookWR6' 2"195 lbsSeniorNashville, TN
7Elliot CooperWR5' 11"188 lbsSophomorePasadena, CA
63Rocco CostelloOL6' 2"297 lbsFreshmanBarnegat, NJ
87Weston CoveyWR5' 11"180 lbsJuniorAlpine, UT
0Hutch CrowWR6' 1"192 lbsJuniorDallas, TX
86Braden DoughertyTE6' 5"246 lbsSeniorDublin, OH
2Xander EschelmanQB6' 3"207 lbsSophomoreMenlo Park, CA
85Titus EvansWR6' 2"200 lbsSeniorMansfield, TX
61Jace EvelandOL6' 6"306 lbsSophomoreRedmond, OR
44Quinn GallagherTE6' 5"220 lbsFreshmanWayne, PA
11Braylon GardoniWR5' 11"187 lbsSeniorMissouri City, TX
15Chase GoodwinQB6' 2"223 lbsSeniorHouston, TX
84Santiago HernandezTE6' 3"230 lbsSeniorBurbank, CA
65Jaden HintonOL6' 3"335 lbsSeniorEaston, MA
73Austin HooeyOL6' 6"260 lbsFreshmanCranford, NJ
ESPN · Updated Oct 12, 2:18 AM UTCData methodology
PRODUCTION & EFFICIENCY

Season statistics

Passing

Completion Percentage61.3
Completions106
Interception Percentage2.30
Interceptions4
Longest Pass45
Net Passing Yards1,254
Net Passing Yards Per Game313.5
Passing Attempts173
Passing Touchdown %5.20
Passing Touchdowns9
Passer Rating134.3
Total Sacks10

Rushing

Rushing Attempts139
Rushing Yards486
Yards Per Rush Attempt3.5
Long Rushing28
20+ Yard Rushing Plays0
Rushing Touchdowns3
Rushing Yards Per Game121.5
Rushing Fumbles0
Rushing Fumbles Lost0
Rushing 1st downs32
Team Games Played4
Total Yards1,740

Receiving

Receptions106
Receiving Targets0
Receiving Yards1,254
Receiving Yards1,254
Receiving Touchdowns9
Long Reception45
20+ Yard Receiving Plays0
Receiving Yards Per Game313.5
Receiving Fumbles0
Receiving Fumbles Lost0
Receiving Yards After Catch0
Receiving First Downs63

Miscellaneous

Total 1st downs105
Rushing 1st downs32
Passing 1st downs63
1st downs by penalty10
Third Down Conversions26
Third Down Attempts55
3rd down %47.27
Fourth Down Conversions0
First Downs Attempts8
4th down %0.00
Total Penalties26
Total Penalty Yards266

Defense

Solo Tackles124
Assist Tackles94
Total Tackles218
Sacks7
Sack Yards37
Stuffs24
Passes Defended13
Average Interception Yards34.0
Long Interception55
Miscellaneous Touchdowns0
Kicks Blocked1
Tackles For Loss15

Defensive Interceptions

Interceptions2
Interception Yards68
Interception Touchdowns0

General

Fumbles6
Forced Fumbles2
Fumbles Recovered2
Fumbles Touchdowns1
Games Played4

Returning

Kick Returns9
Kick Return Yards110
Yards Per Kick Return12.2
Long Kick Return23
Kick Return Touchdowns0
Punt Returns4
Punt Return Yards5
Yards Per Punt Return1.3
Long Punt Return6
Punt Return Touchdowns0
Punt Return Fair Catches0
Kick Return Fumbles Lost0

Kicking

Field Goal Made4
Field Goal Attempts4
Field Goal Percentage100.0
Long Field Goal Made38
Field Goal Attempts 1-190
Field Goal Attempts 20-293
Field Goal Attempts 30-391
Field Goal Attempts 40-490
Field Goal Attempts 50+0
Extra Points Made10
Extra Point Attempts12
Extra Point Percentage83.3

Punting

Punts15
Punt Yards622
Long Punt54
Gross Average Punt Yards41.5
Net Average Punt Yards41.5
Punts Blocked0
Punts Inside 204
Touchbacks1
Fair Catches3
Punt Returns4
Punt Return Yards0
Average Punt Return Yards0.0

Scoring

Rushing Touchdowns3
Receiving Touchdowns9
Return Touchdowns0
Total Touchdowns13
Field Goals4
Kick Extra Points10
Total Two Point Conversions0
Total Points108
Total Points Per Game27.0
ESPN · Updated Oct 12, 2:18 AM UTCData methodology