
Record-setting Cornell QB Jeff Mathews brought NFL-size tools and Ivy League production
Jeff Mathews was a high-volume, high-accuracy Cornell quarterback who set the Ivy League’s all-time passing record by more than 2,000 yards and finished with 47 Cornell records and 18 Ivy marks. His appeal is clear: at 6-foot-4 and 229 pounds, he pairs prototypical size with proven command as a three-year captain, plus the poise to deliver huge outings like 525 yards and four touchdowns against Princeton. For a team, he profiles as a durable, experienced field general who can handle a pro-style passing load and lead a huddle.