Nwokocha, a third back who began the season as the team's starter, has been sidelined by a knee injury suffered in Harvard's opening game against Holy Cross. He did, however, see limited action against Princeton and should see more playing time at Dartmouth.

"Dartmouth is a good team," Nwokocha said. "They are not to be underestimated. They are much better than their record indicates."

Dartmouth's one victory was a 31-14 win over Holy Cross, a team Harvard lost to earlier this season, 27-25.

Rose will make sure Harvard does not take Dartmouth lightly. "We cannot afford to lose again. One more loss means no more title."

While Harvard's offense has been solid throughout the year, the defense has at times been suspect. The primary goal of the Harvard 'D' will be to stop Big Green running back Aaron Pumerantz, who ran for two touchdowns against Columbia.

Dartmouth quarterback Brian Mann can and will throw the ball (nine touchdowns on the season), and he usually delivers to Damien Roomets. Roomets is seventh nationally with 7.2 receptions a game. Morris, incidentally, leads Harvard with 34 catches. Roomets has 43, although Morris has 60 more receiving yards (543 to 483).

Harvard freshman linebacker Dante Balestracci, who recorded a team high 11 tackles last week and leads the team with 56 overall, should be a force in the middle. Junior cornerback Andy Fried, who is second on the team in tackles (32), will look to add to his two interceptions and eight pass knockdowns.