Lehigh tops Holy Cross 35-10 in college football season opener

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Last updated Aug 30, 2026

Lehigh tops Holy Cross 35-10 in college football season opener
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Lehigh defeated Holy Cross 35-10 in a season opener at Fitton Field on August 29. The No. 11 Mountain Hawks quickly took control, scoring 21 points in the first quarter, led by running back Luke Yoder who rushed for two touchdowns. Holy Cross struggled offensively, despite quarterback David Lynch throwing for 313 yards and a touchdown. The Crusaders' inability to convert in the red zone limited their scoring opportunities. Lehigh outgained Holy Cross significantly on the ground, demonstrating their dominant rushing attack, while Holy Cross prepares for a matchup against Colgate on September 5.

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  • Lehigh scores 21 points in the first quarter.
  • Luke Yoder rushes for 90 yards and two touchdowns.
  • Holy Cross quarterback David Lynch completes 25 of 40 passes.
  • Crusaders settle for three points on three trips inside Lehigh's 10.
  • Next game for Holy Cross is on September 5 against Colgate.
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Holy Cross football fell,35-10, to nationally ranked Lehigh in a tough season opener at Fitton Field on Saturday.

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