It may have been Homecoming Weekend for Fordham University, but unfortunately it was just like any other weekend for the Fordham Rams, with another loss at home. Despite a valiant effort by the squad and stands full of cheerful alumni, the Dartmouth College Big Green won the day 30-13.

Graduate student linebacker James Conway, led the defense again with 17 tackles, bringing him to 539 career total tackles. Conway has now recorded 10+ tackles in six of the seven games played so far this year. If you’re looking for a highlight amidst the tragic results of most Fordham Football games, direct your eyes to Conway.

Dartmouth took a 13-6 lead in the very beginning of the second half. Junior quarterback Gunnar Smith and sophomore wide receiver Jack Freeburg connected for a five-yard touchdown, but two touchdown passes from Dartmouth in the fourth quarter made the gap wider, and eliminated all hope of a Fordham victory.

It was a great game for Dartmouth’s kicker Owen Zalc, as well as wide receiver Luke Rives. Zalc scored a total of 10 points for the Big Green, two of those scoring opportunities being 33-yard and 24-yard field goals.

Rives caught a 24-yard pass to score a fourth quarter touchdown, securing the victory against the Fordham Rams. The Big Green’s execution in the game’s most crucial moments showed Dartmouth’s composure and ultimately sealed Fordham’s fate on a very challenging afternoon.

Moving on to next weekend, the Rams will be playing against the Lehigh University Mountain Hawks on Family Weekend at Rose Hill. Will the team be able to tighten up on defense and improve rushing yards? Or will they continue to prove they should be listed as the weakest link–tied with College of the Holy Cross — in Patriot League play?