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The Columbia Lions will take on the Lafayette Leopards on Friday at Fisher Stadium in what should be an exciting college football matchup.
Dean DeNobile #16 of the Lafayette Leopards reacts after scoring a touchdown against the Bowling Green Falcons at Doyt Perry Stadium on August 28, 2025 in Bowling Green, Ohio.
Dean DeNobile #16 of the Lafayette Leopards reacts after scoring a touchdown against the Bowling Green Falcons at Doyt Perry Stadium on August 28, 2025 in Bowling Green, Ohio.
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How to Watch Columbia vs LafayetteDate: Friday, Sept. 19, 2025Time: 6:00 PM ETChannel: NBC Sports PhiladelphiaStream: Fubo (TRY FOR FREE)
Despite the season starting a few weeks ago, this is Columbia’s first game of the 2025 season due to Ivy League scheduling rules. Lafayette, meanwhile, is 2-1 on the year and is 1-0 in conference play.
The Leopards opened the year with a 26-7 loss to FBS program Bowling Green, but bounced back with a 42-26 win over Stonehill before defeating Georgetown 42-37 last week in the team’s Patriot League opener. Friday’s game will be Lafayette’s first home game of the season.
Columbia was voted to finish fourth in the Ivy League preseason poll. Last season, the Lions won the Ivy League title, earning their first conference championship since 1961. The team was 7-3 overall and 5-2 in conference play in 2024.
This is an excellent college football matchup that you will not want to miss; make sure to tune in and catch all the action.
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