Cornell football opened Ivy League play with a massive statement win, taking down reigning Ivy champion and nationally ranked Yale 38–25 at Schoellkopf Field. The Big Red took command early, storming out to a 28–3 lead behind an opportunistic defense that forced key takeaways and an offense that capitalized on every red-zone opportunity. Cornell dominated the turnover battle and punched in five rushing touchdowns to hold off a second-half Bulldog rally. The victory marks a signature upset over the defending conference champions and preseason favorites. Cornell starts Ivy play 1–0 and has now won three of the last four meetings against Yale.