Still, the Crimson is wary. After all, the best defense in years could also be pretty good.
"It's hard to say what they're going to be like," junior quarterback Mike Giardi said. "We feel confident, but they could throw some surprises at us."
Giardi also said he was more worried about the Crimson beating itself, a legitimate possibility considering the team's inexperience on the lines and in the secondary.
A nightmare scenario has the Lions overwhelming Harvard's offensive line and pressuring Giardi into making key mistakes.
But Giard's smart and can handle the pressure. A more realistic scenario sees a Harvard win.
Remember: Restic is 20-1 against the Lions. The man must know something.
SPORTS CUBE PREDICTS Jay K. Varma, Sports Editor Harvard 21 Columbia 10