Dartmouth Edges New Hampshire 27-20 on Saunier’s Late TD, Crowther’s Three Scores
The performance underscored Dartmouth's transition under a new offensive coordinator.
Overview
- Grayson Saunier finished 22 of 30 for 244 yards and capped a nine-play, 75-yard drive with a 1-yard keeper in the closing minutes before adding the two-point conversion.
- D.J. Crowther powered the Big Green with a career-high 143 rushing yards and three touchdowns on 20 carries.
- New Hampshire’s final possession reached Dartmouth territory but ended on fourth down, securing the Granite Bowl win for the hosts.
- UNH quarterback Matt Vezza went 22-for-35 for 273 yards with one touchdown and two interceptions, with Chase Wilson leading receivers at six catches for 120 yards.
- Dartmouth moved to 1-0 and has now won 15 of its last 16 season openers, while UNH still leads the series 21-20-2 and must replace tight end Colby Ramshaw after a season-ending ACL tear.