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Princeton-Colgate Football Rivalry To Resume Saturday Afternoon
October 05, 2010 | Football
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Though the Raiders definitely have the upper hand in wins recently, the Princeton-Colgate football rivalry is both historically and recently a tight one. Princeton leads the all-time series by one game, and most of the recent showdowns have been decided late. Those two will meet on Powers Field at Princeton Stadium this Saturday at 1 p.m.
| Game Information | |
| Date/Time | Oct. 9/1 p.m. |
| Field | Powers Field at Princeton Stadium |
| Location | Princeton, N.J. |
| TV | Verizon FIOS 1/GoPrincetonTigers.TV |
| Radio | 103.3 FM/GoPrincetonTigers.com |
| All-Time Series | Princeton 25-24-1 |
| Last Year | Colgate 21, PRINCETON 14 (2OT) |
| Last At Site | Colgate 21, PRINCETON 14 (2OT) |
| Last Five Years | Colgate 3-1 |
| Current Streak | Colgate 2 |
Game Notes • Week 4
A Few Fast Facts To Get You Ready…
One Way • Princeton holds a slim one-game advantage on Colgate in the all-time season series (25-24-1). However, the Tigers have lost five of their last six to Colgate, including their last three at home.
Close Calls • Despite Colgate's recent edge in wins, six of the last seven games have been decided by seven points or fewer. The last three games have been decided in the final seconds, and five of the last six had the winning score posted with fewer than three minutes remaining.
Patriot Games • A victory Saturday would give Princeton a winning record against the Patriot League for the first time since the 2006 season, when the Tigers went on to win the Ivy League title.
Home Sweet Home • Princeton and Colgate have combined to play seven games this season. In each, the home team has won.
Time After Time • Time of possession has been a factor for both teams this season. Princeton is averaging only 25:22 of possession time this season, while the run-heavy Colgate offense has averaged 38:41 per game.
Double Trouble • Princeton's last two overtime games have been decided in double-overtime, and the players who scored the game winner in both are playing today. Two weeks ago, Jordan Culbreath scored from two yards out to end a 36-33 thriller over Lafayette. Last season, Colgate's Nate Eachus scored from two yards out in a 21-14 Raider win.
Take A Break • After playing 10 times in the last 12 years, the Princeton-Colgate series won't be resumed until 2014. Over the next three seasons, Princeton will take on a number of different opponents, including Bucknell (2011), Hampton (2011), Georgetown (2012), San Diego (2014) and Davidson (2014).
We're Honored • Both Patrick Jacob (Special Teams, Week 1) and Tommy Wornham (Offense, Week 2) have earned Ivy League weekly individual honors already this season.
Working Overtime • Princeton played its 15th overtime game in program history against Lafayette. The double-overtime win moved Princeton to 8-7 all-time. Two of the last four Princeton-Colgate games have gone to overtime, with each team winning once.
Final Tuneup • Saturday will be the final non-league game for Princeton. The Tigers will end the season with six Ivy League games, including four at home.
The Crystal Ball • Princeton will stay at home each of the next two weeks, beginning next Saturday with a 1 pm Ivy game against Brown. The Bears defeated preseason Ivy League favorite Harvard in an impressive open to their league season.
Offensive Notes and Anecdotes…
Doing It All
Junior Tommy Wornham has been a double threat for Princeton this season, and his numbers rank well among the best in the nation. Wornham leads the Ivy League and is ranked third nationally with 309.7 yards of total offense per game (286 passing, 23.7 rushing).
Wornham ranks second in the Ivy League and seventh nationally with his 286 passing yards per game. Of all the quarterbacks in the national Top 20 in passing yardage, Wornham is tied for fewest interceptions this season (two).
Doing Yardwork
Senior Trey Peacock leads the nation with 139.7 receiving yards per game this season. He is averaging 8.7 catches per game this season, third best in the FCS, and is coming off an 11-catch, 125-yard game at Columbia last weekend.
Peacock caught six passes for 83 yards and a touchdown last season against Colgate. His 31-yard scoring catch in the fourth quarter helped send that game into overtime.
Four Score
Trey Peacock is looking to become the fourth Princeton wideout to record more than 1,000 receiving yards in a season, and he is on pace to break the program record of 1,321, set by Derek Graham in 1983. Here are the top five single-season receiving marks at Princeton:
| Rank | Player (Year) | Receptions | Receiving Yards |
| 1 | Derek Graham (1983) | 84 | 1,321 |
| 2 | Kevin Guthrie (1983) | 88 | 1,260 |
| 3 | Kevin Guthrie (1982) | 75 | 1,003 |
| 4 | Phil Wendler (1999) | 74 | 822 |
| 5 | Judd Garrett (1988) | 66 | 634 |
Catching On
Senior Andrew Kerr, who caught his first career touchdown pass last season against Colgate, has touchdown receptions in each of
Princeton's last two games. Kerr ranks third in the Ivy League and 11th nationally with 7.3 receptions per game.
The Jordan Rules
Senior running back Jordan Culbreath was the feel-good story of Princeton's 36-33 victory over Lafayette; his two-yard touchdown in overtime pushed the Tigers to a 36-33 victory. Culbreath ranks fifth in the Ivy League with 55 rushing yards per game, though his 5.2 yard-per-rush average is second best in the league.
In The Red
Princeton leads the Ivy League in red zone offense; the Tigers have scored on 90.9% of their red zone opportunities (five touchdowns, five field goals).
Starting Faster
The Princeton offense will be looking for a faster start today. Princeton has scored multiple touchdowns in the other quarters this season, but it hasn't scored one first-quarter touchdown through three games.
Just For Kicks
When Princeton hasn't scored touchdowns this season, junior kicker Patrick Jacob has made sure the Tigers have put points on the board. Jacob ranks first in both the Ivy League and the NCAA with 2.7 field goals per game, and he ranks 10th nationally in total scoring at 9.3 points per game. Jacob's longest field goal of the season was a 43-yard kick against Lehigh; the Tigers hadn't made a kick that long since 2003.
Defensive Notes and Anecdotes…
The Stark Truth
Sophomore linebacker Andrew Starks, who was moved from the defensive backfield prior to the season, leads Princeton with 10 tackles per game. He was the Tigers' most effective defender at Columbia, recording team highs in total tackles (12) and solo tackles (six).
Sweet Sixteen
Senior Jon Olofsson was moved to the middle linebacker position after the loss of Steven Cody, and his first start there was a memorable one. Olofsson had 16 tackles in the 36-33 double-overtime win over Lafayette. He is averaging nine tackles per game this season.
Righting The Ship
Junior Adam Shippey has started the last two games for injured classmate Caraun Reid. He made a career-high 10 tackles at Columbia last weekend and leads all Princeton linemen with 17 tackles in 2009.
Young Guns
Princeton knew it would have several inexperienced spots on defense, but injuries have thrust even more younger players into key positions. The Tigers are currently starting only one senior in each of the three defensive areas; three of Princeton's top six tacklers this season are sophomores.
King For A Day
Sophomore Tim Kingsbury made his first collegiate start in the home opener and recorded a career-best 10 tackles. Kingsbury moved into the starting lineup after a season-ending injury to Steven Cody in the season opener.
Grounded
The Princeton defense will likely see its toughest test of the season in the running game today. Colgate is averaging 246.8 rushing yards per game, and junior tailback Nate Eachus has rushed for 640 yards already this season. Eachus, who scored twice last season against Princeton, rushed for 214 yards and four touchdowns in a 34-3 win over Georgetown last weekend.
The Big 3-0
Princeton has struggled in scoring defense this season, giving up at least 30 points in each game. Princeton has never allowed 30+ points in four consecutive games.