Princeton has jumped out to a 3-0 start, its best opening since 1975. Last week, the Tigers downed Colgate 30-21 at Palmer Stadium in Princeton.

Keith Elias paved the way for high-powered Princeton offense. The sophomore running back collected 200 yards on the ground, including two touchdowns, and made two receptions for 64 yards and one touchdown.

But Princeton's strong offensive showing against Colgate is misleading. The true force behind the 1991 Tigers has been solid defense.

Princeton tops the Ancient Eight in all defensive categories, limiting opposing teams to 248.3 yds/game and 12.7 pts/game. The Tigers defense is currently ranked no. 10 in Division I-AA football.

Princeton brings its top-rated defense up against the top-passing team this weekend, when the Tigers play the Brown Bears in Providence, R.I..

Cardinal Sin

There are mismatches. And then there are games that just shouldn't be played.

This Saturday's Cornell-Stanford game is definitely one of the latter.

Already riddled with injuries, Cornell travels to Palo Alto, Calif. this weekend to play Stanford for what is sure to be a painful drubbing.

Though the pre-season Ivy favorite, Cornell was whipped in its first two contests--18-0 by Princeton, 31-13 by Colgate--before finally securing a win against Bucknell last Saturday. That win came courtesy of Bucknell's two fumbles and three interceptions.

Needless to say, Stanford will prove heartier competition. The Cardinals are 45-point favorites. Earlier this year, the Cardinals upset Colorodo, the defending national champion.