HARVARD

Quarterback: Tom Yohe faced his toughest test of the year last week against Holy Cross. He responded in fine fashion, completing 21 of 44 passes for 295 yards. He had a pair of interceptions, but one came at game's end on a long heave. Yohe needs 209 yards passing to go over the 1000 mark this year.

Running Backs: The Tony Hinz Express was derailed last week against Holy Cross. (Hinz rushed for just 50 yards, half of Harvard's output.) But the Big Engine That Can should stay on track this week. Hinz has 251 yards rushing through three games. After Hinz, Yohe is the Crimson's main running threat. He has 72 yards on the ground.

Receivers: Wideout Neil Phillips had an excellent game against Holy Cross last weekend. He caught a career-high eight passes for 114 yards and a touchdown. He is tall (6-ft., 5-in.) and, therefore, a great target over the middle. But the is also fast, Yohe's main deep threat. Hinz is the Crimson's leading receiver (16 catches for 280 yards).

Offensive Line: The running game stalled last week, primarily because this unit was outmatched by the hefty Holy Cross defensive front. But seniors Maurice Frilot, Shawn Sensky, Tony Consigli and John Bartholomew are not likely to be bowled over two weeks in a row. If the Crimson runs well today, give credit to these four.

Defensive Line: Middle guard Greg Gicewicz had the game of his life against Holy Cross. He grabbed an interception and rumbled 48 yards before being draged down. The whole stadium trembled. Don Peterson, the team's captain and defensive end, always gives a good effort. Tackles Jim Bell and Rich Puccio are fine runstoppers.

Linebackers: Greg Ubert came up big against Holy Cross, recording a team-high eight tackles. His 26 tackles (22 first tackles and four assists) lead the team. Last year, he recorded 16 tackles. His linebacking mate, Brian Burns, has 18 tackles, second on the team.

Secondary: Inexperience and injuries have bothered this unit. Sophomore Chris Rezendes (hip injury) missed last week's game against Holy Cross. Adjuster Bobby Frame will miss today's game. Jim Smith, Cory Thabit and Henry Olson had busy days against Holy Cross QB Jeff Wiley, who completed 31 passes, a Crusader record.

Kicking Game: Alan Hall has improved dramatically from last year, when Crimson Coach Joe Restic turned a deeper shade of gray over his kicking game. Hall has hit four field goals, his only two misses coming against Holy Cross last weekend. He is 11-for-11 on PATs. He does the punting, too, averaging 31.6 yards.

Intangibles: Harvard has not lost three games in a row since 1986, when it dropped four in a row. The Crimson faces a tough road schedule (games at Princeton and Penn) and needs a victory against Cornell to make those road trips less pressure-packed. Harvard is seeking revenge. Last year, Cornell won, 29-17, in Ithaca, N.Y.

Coaches: Joe Restic's Multiflex offense is a confusing computer. Fortunately, Restic has found the right technician to run it. Yohe is a brash, quarterbacking genius. Restic has 96 career victories. His teams have won or shared five Ivy titles. He leaves most of the defensive thinking to his defensive coordinator, George Clemens.

CORNELL

Quarterback: Aaron Sumida or Dave Dase? It's not exactly a choice between Steve Young and Joe Montana, but both Cornell QBs have strengths. If Sumida is in, look for the Big Red to run. If Dase gets the call, he'll be looking to throw, sometimes long. Dase is 23-of-47 for 170 yards and a TD. Sumida is 19-of-43 for 262 yards and a TD.

Running Backs: Fullback Scott Malaga is Hinz's equivalent in the backfield. He has rushed for more than 100 yards in each of Cornell's first three games. He is averaging 4.7 yards per carry and has scored four TDs. If Sumida is the QB, most of the offensive burden will fall to Malaga.

Receivers: Sam Brickley owns Ithaca's best pair of hands. He leads the Big Red in receiving with 11 catches (good for 129 yards). Brickley is fourth on the Conrell all-time receiving list with 78 receptions. Other Red menaces include Frank Monago (seven catches, 130 yards) and Mike Ready (seven catches, 54 yards).

Offensive Line: The Red offensive unit is one of the most experienced in the Ivy League. It is led by All-Ivy candidate and Tri-Captain Doug Langan, the team's right guard. Other veterans on the line are left tackle Mike Haseltine and center Howie Capek. These three could be bullish on the Crimson defensive front.

Defensive Line: The Red front four is anchored by senior Derrick Willmott. He gets help from tackle Costa Harbilas, a Watertown, Mass. native, who is being touted as an All-Ivy candidate. Harvard's Maruice Frilot versus Harbilas will be a match-up to watch.

Linebackers: Mitch Lee is lean and mean. A junior, he already has plenty of playing experience. (Lee was ferocious in Cornell's victory over Harvard last year.) He leads the team in tackles with 49. Linebacking mate Mike McGrann, a Red tri-captain, was All-Ivy last year. Senior Len Tokish is the other Red linebacker.

Secondary: Seniors Corky Webb and Brent Felitto give the Red secondary some experience. Juniors Paul Tully and Evan Parke are seeing their first extended varsity action this year. They will be tested early and often by Yohe and Phillips. They'll have to hope their defensive line provides steady pressure on Yohe, otherwise the Crimson QB will have a big day.

Kicking Game: Two weeks ago, Andy Bednar kicked a 32-yd. field goal to beat Colgate. Like Hall, he is perfect on 11 extra-point attempts. Punter Scott Miller, a sophomore, is averaging 31.5 yards. His longest punt went 42 yards.

Intangibles: The Big Red usually plays on artificial turf. The grass of The Stadium should work in Harvard's favor, particularly if the weather is bad. Cornell is 0-1 in the league. Another loss and the Big Red is finished. Cornell is 20-30-2 against the Crimson. The biggest loss was in 1890 when the Red fell, 77-0.

Coaches: Maxie Baughan is a cult hero in Ithaca. N.Y. Baughan, an eloquent pigskin orator, was a defensive coordinator for the Detroit Lions before taking the Cornell helm in 1983. The closest he came to winning an Ivy title was in 1986, when his squad lost to Penn in the final weekend. He is 22-29-1 at Cornell and 2-2-1 against Harvard.