But to be fair to the Big Red, one of Cornell’s two victories in 2009 came against the Bulldogs, proving that a win would not be impossible. But considering the Big Red is currently riding a nine-game losing steak, it seems unlikely.

Prediction: Yale 28, Cornell 10

TOWSON (1-2) AT COLUMBIA (0-1)

The two head coaches in this contest should be quite familiar with each other after overlapping as assistants at UConn in the early 2000s. Both coaches have not had the start to the 2010 season that they hoped for, but at least one of them will come away with a win in Week 2.

Towson has taken a couple rough losses so far this season—including a 36-point defeat at Villanova last Saturday. But Columbia is coming off a loss as well, dropping its season opener to Fordham.

The two teams appear to be pretty even, but I’ll give the edge to the Tigers given their experience against tougher opponents this year.

Prediction: Towson 17, Columbia 10

SACRED HEART (1-2) AT DARTMOUTH (1-0)

The rule of thumb when making predictions about football games involving Dartmouth is to bet against the Big Green. But this week proves to be the exception, if not the start of a new trend. Dartmouth is coming off a 43-20 win over Bucknell and enters tomorrow’s contest against Sacred Heart as 20-point favorites.

Whether this mismatch is more a product of the resurgence of Dartmouth football or the ineptitude of the Pioneers remains to be seen. But one thing is for certain: Sacred Heart has been having a rough time on the gridiron. Last weekend, the Pioneers managed to throw seven (yes, seven) interceptions in a 41-0 loss to Saint Francis.

Sacred Heart has also surrendered at least 100 rushing yards to an opposing player in each of its past two matchups. It doesn’t look like things are going to get much better this time around, as the Pioneers area going to have to deal with Schwieger, Dartmouth’s tailback who racked up 273 total yards and two touchdowns (that’s 39 fantasy points!) last weekend in a win over Bucknell.

Prediction: Dartmouth 42, Sacred Heart 14

LAFAYETTE (0-2) AT PRINCETON (0-1)

Despite the loss of middle linebacker Steve Cody—who suffered a season-ending injury in Week 1—Princeton should be able to manage a win against Lafayette.

The Leopards are coming off a close loss to Penn, the defending Ivy League champions, but with the Tigers’ offense emerging into a legitimate threat, it could be two-straight losses to an Ivy League opponent for Lafayette.