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This is the first time that Dartmouth (7-0, 4-0 Ivy) has appeared in the STATS poll since ending the 2015 season ranked 23rd.
The Big Green visits Princeton (7-0, 4-0 Ivy) on Saturday in a battle of undefeated teams, with the victory gaining the inside track on the conference championship.
The Tigers will have the edge on offense, leading the FCS with 50.7 points per game, though Dartmouth is no slouch at 35.3, which ranks 16th in the nation and second in the Ancient Eight.
The two teams are about as evenly matched as possible on defense as both teams are among the top four in fewest points allowed (Princeton 9.1, Dartmouth 10.7) and yards allowed (Princeton 269.0, Dartmouth 270.1).
The Big Green has been very opportunistic, leading the FCS in turnover margin (plus-2.14 per game), but the Tigers are not far behind, ranked third at plus-1.71.
Kickoff for the game is slated for 1 p.m. on NBC Sports Boston and ESPN’s subscription platform, ESPN+.
Big Green Players Honored
Albany, n.y.
Sellar had two goals and an assist in Saturday’s win, with his helper leading to Quin Foreman’s winner 18 seconds into overtime.
O’Connor scored a goal and dished out a pair of assists in his first collegiate game.
The Big Green greets No. 19 Princeton and No. 15 Quinnipiac this weekend in league contests.
