Columbia Lions vs Pennsylvania Quakers Preview, Game Time, Matchup Statistics for October 16

Published on Monday 10, 2021

The Columbia Lions (3-1, 0-1 Ivy League) and the Pennsylvania Quakers (2-2, 0-1 Ivy League) square off on Saturday, October 16, 2021 at Robert K. Kraft Field at Lawrence A. Wien Stadium in a battle of Ivy League foes.

Game Information

• Game Day: Saturday, October 16, 2021
• Game Time: 1:30 PM ET
• TV Channel: ESPN+
• Location: Manhattan, New York
• Stadium: Robert K. Kraft Field at Lawrence A. Wien Stadium

Columbia Stats and Trends

• The Lions have averaged 10.0 more points scored this season (25.3) than the Quakers have allowed (15.3).
• The Lions have a 76.0-yard advantage in average yards gained versus yards allowed compared to the Quakers (339.0 to 263.0).
• The Quakers have given up 123.3 rushing yards per game. That is 56.5 fewer than the Lions are gaining per game (179.8).
• The Lions have turned the ball over four times this season, while the Quakers have two takeaways.

Pennsylvania Stats and Trends

• The Quakers' average points scored this year (17.8) and the Lions' average points allowed (20.5) are within 2.7 points.
• The Lions have allowed 279.0 yards per game, 42.3 yards fewer than the Quakers have generated (321.3).
• The Quakers have averaged 146.5 yards per game on the ground this season, 61.2 more yards than the Lions have allowed to opposing rushing attacks (85.3).
• This year the Lions have forced five turnovers, and the Quakers have turned the ball over five times.

Columbia Players to Watch

• Joe Green has thrown for 613 yards (153.3 ypg) to lead Columbia, completing 62.5% of his passes and tossing two touchdown passes and one interception this season.
• Dante Miller has carried the ball 35 times for a team-high 241 yards (80.3 per game), with one touchdown this year.
• This season Ryan Young has collected 229 yards (57.3 per game) on 55 attempts.
• Ernest Robertson's team-high 195 receiving yards (48.8 yards per game) have come on nine receptions with one touchdown.
• Will Meyer has racked up 166 receiving yards (55.3 yards per game), reeling in 10 passes this year.
• Marcus Libman has hauled in 14 grabs for 101 yards (25.3 ypg) this season.

Pennsylvania Players to Watch

• John Quinnelly leads Pennsylvania with 699 passing yards (174.8 ypg) on 51-of-90 passing with three touchdowns compared to five interceptions this season.
• Isaiah Malcome's team-high 343 rushing yards (85.8 per game) have come on 56 carries, with two touchdowns this year. He's also added 70 yards (17.5 per game) on 10 catches.
• This season Trey Flowers has collected 134 yards (44.7 per game) on 28 attempts with two touchdowns.
• Ryan Cragun's team-leading 308 receiving yards (77.0 yards per game) have come on 20 receptions with one touchdown.
• Rory Starkey Jr. has put together a 254-yard season so far (84.7 receiving yards per game) with two touchdowns, reeling in 12 passes.