In addition, Yale has lost by margins of 55-13, 63-35, and 42-7. I think we’ve seen enough here.

Prediction: Princeton 48, Yale 9

HARVARD AT PENN

Finally, a compelling matchup.

Sure, Princeton’s game against Yale has playoff implications. But as I mentioned above, it’s not like the Bulldogs are going to come close to beating the Tigers. Harvard-Penn will go down as the most entertaining and captivating game of the 2016 Ivy League slate.

Most weeks, Around the Ivies readers can feel fairly certain they will read some witty commentary disparaging Harvard’s opponent and then see a prediction that calls for a double-digit Harvard victory.

However, this week is different. Harvard diehards surely will not enjoy reading this section. In fact, I’ll say it now: Penn will beat Harvard Friday night in Philadelphia.

While the Crimson is 5-0 in Ivy play and has only lost to Holy Cross this year, its wins have been slightly less convincing than in years past. In its last three victories, including an overtime thriller over Princeton, Harvard’s average margin of victory is only four points.

The result of the 2016 presidential election may not be the only transfer of power from Harvard to Penn we will see this year.

If Harvard loses this game, it would be tied with Penn for first place in the Ivy League, and there would most likely be a three-way tie after Yale’s inevitable drubbing at Princeton’s hands. The championship would be completely up for grabs in the final week.

I’ve heard rumblings that Nate Silver has Harvard at a 70 percent chance of winning the league. As we’ve seen, that’s far from guaranteed.

Prediction: Penn 31, Harvard 27

Staff writer Jack Stockless can be reached at jackstockless@college.harvard.edu.