Lehigh secures 24-20 victory over Dartmouth with late touchdown and interception

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Last updated Sep 19, 2026

Lehigh secures 24-20 victory over Dartmouth with late touchdown and interception
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Lehigh defeated Dartmouth 24-20 at home on September 19, with Luke Yoder scoring the decisive touchdown in the fourth quarter. Yoder's 2-yard rushing touchdown gave the Mountain Hawks a 24-20 lead with 8:41 remaining. Dartmouth attempted to respond but fell short after DJ Brown's interception with just 13 seconds left. Yoder accumulated 150 rushing yards on 27 carries, marking a strong performance in the season opener for the Big Green.

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  • Luke Yoder runs for two touchdowns and 150 yards.
  • DJ Brown secures the win with a late interception.
  • Game took place in Bethlehem, marking Dartmouth's first visit in 30 years.
  • Lehigh's next opponent is Penn; Dartmouth will host Monmouth.
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  • 7:43 PMYahoo SportsYoder runs for 2 TDs and Brown's one-handed pick seals the win for Lehigh, 24-20 over Dartmouth
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Luke Yoder ran for the go-ahead touchdown in the fourth quarter and DJ Brown sealed the win with an interception with about a minute remaining as Lehigh defeated Dartmouth 24-20 on Saturday in the Big Green's season opener. Yoder's 2-yard touchdown run with 8:41 remaining in the game gave the Mountain Hawks their 24-20 lead.

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