Breaking from this philosophy, Murphy sent Wright onto the field in the second quarter for a 32-yard attempt. It was close, but Wright made his first collegiate field goal, and the offensive line erupted in jubilation.
Wright later connected on a 27-yarder and restored Murphy's faith in the kicking game.
"I've said all along that Robbie Wright has a lot of ability," Murphy said. "Factor in that I think he's the only placekicker in the league that has made every extra point, he's going to be a fine player. If we need to win the game with a field goal, whether it's at Pennsylvania or at Yale, he'll do it."
The kicking game could not have resurfaced at a better time for the Crimson. Harvard faces Ivy co-leader Penn at Franklin Field next week in a game in which every point will count.