Cornell let a two-touchdown lead slip away, falling to Brown 38-31 in overtime after the Bears scored as regulation expired and won on their first overtime possession. Garrett Bass-Sulpizio accounted for four touchdowns, but Cornell’s fourth-down stop never came: Brown converted a 25-yard touchdown run, then the Big Red turned the ball over on downs.

By the Numbers
  • Cornell led 21-7 and 31-17 before Brown rallied.
  • Bass-Sulpizio threw for 277 yards and a touchdown, with 2 interceptions, and added 3 rushing touchdowns.
  • Brown quarterback James Murphy passed for 325 yards and 3 touchdowns; Cornell recorded 6 sacks and 2 interceptions.
  • Brown converted 4 of 5 fourth downs; Cornell converted 4 of 17 third downs.
Yes, But

Cornell’s defense pressured Murphy and forced two fumbles, but Brown recovered both. The Big Red’s early scoring and defensive plays weren’t enough to overcome Brown’s late-game execution.

What's Next

Cornell travels to Princeton on Saturday, Oct. 31, for a noon kickoff on ESPN+.

Bottom Line

Cornell had the lead—and chances to close it out—but Brown’s last-second drive and overtime touchdown turned a promising road game into a painful Ivy League loss.