Pennsylvania Quakers vs Dartmouth Big Green Predictions October 3, 2026
Dartmouth will beat Pennsylvania 24-17, with the Big Green’s running game providing the strongest matchup advantage against a Penn defense that allowed 168 rushing yards last week. That edge supports a low-confidence game forecast, but neither Dartmouth -7.5 (-141) nor the total of 39.5 offers a compelling wager. The official SportsJaw betting recommendation is Pass.
Pennsylvania Quakers vs Dartmouth Big Green prediction and best bet
Dartmouth gets the pick in this 2026 college football Ivy League opener because its latest offensive performance offers a clearer route to sustained scoring. The Big Green rushed for 235 yards against Monmouth, with running back Myles Craddock and quarterback Grayson Saunier both contributing. Penn enters after a 20-7 loss to Lehigh in which its freshman quarterback threw two interceptions.
The best betting decision is Pass. Dartmouth’s offense gives it the advantage, but its 31 points allowed against Monmouth complicate both the cover and the total. A Dartmouth 24, Pennsylvania 17 forecast leaves too little separation from either supplied line to justify the prices.
Odds, game time and how to watch
Date and time: Saturday, October 3, 2026, at 1:30 p.m. Eastern, supported by both schools’ game recaps and Dartmouth’s weekly schedule.
Venue: Buddy Teevens Stadium at Memorial Field, Hanover, New Hampshire. Broadcast: ESPN+.
Records: Pennsylvania is 1-1; Dartmouth is 0-2. Both are 0-0 in Ivy League play. This is Dartmouth’s Homecoming weekend.
SportsJaw odds: Pennsylvania moneyline +240; Dartmouth moneyline -330. Spreads: Pennsylvania +7.5 (-125), Dartmouth -7.5 (-141). Total: Over 39.5 (-127), Under 39.5 (-127).