The Bulldogs offensive line continued to provide plenty of support for running back Rashad Bartholomew, who is currently fourth in Division I-AA in yards per game with an average of 179.7.

The key to Yale's victory may well have been the impassioned play of its special teams which constantly provided Yale with good field position. In particular, punt returner Todd Tomich broke a school record against the Crusaders with 99 punt return yards.

Lehigh 35, Cornell 16

The Mountain Hawks of Lehigh relied on their ground game, as running backs Phil Pleasant and Jamal Burcher walked all over the Cornell Big Red.

Pleasant had 24 carries for 97 yards and two touchdowns. One of those touchdowns proved to be a back breaker, as Cornell never recovered when Pleasant broke an 82-yard touchdown run in the third quarter.

Burcher contributed 105 yards on 17 carries, and Hawks quarterback Brent Hall completed 14 of 25 passes for 162 yards.