Jack Smiechowski makes 2 interceptions, and Columbia beat Georgetown 19-10 for first victory

NEW YORK -- , Chase Goodwin threw for a touchdown and ran for another, Jack Smiechowski made two interceptions, and Columbia beat Georgetown 19-10 on Saturday for its first victory of the season. The Columbia defense made several big plays in the fourth quarter. Carter McCray broke up a fourth-and-goal pass in the endzone to preserve Columbia's 16-10 lead with 12:38 remaining. Smiechowski made his first career interception near midfield and returned it to the 20-yard line, leading to a short field goal for a two-possession lead. Smiechowski's second interception sealed the victory. Goodwin was 11 of 24 for 151 yards with an interception for Columbia (1-1), which won its fourth straight home opener. Goodwin carried it nine times for 44 yards. Dez Thomas II was intercepted three times for Georgetown (2-3). Jayden Sumpter had 92 yards on 25 carries with a touchdown.