I don't know about the rest of year, but I find myself awaiting more eagerly for this game vs Cornell that prhaps any other game in recent memory. It's almost like a can feel a momumental upset coming. Almost no one is giving Columbia a chance and yet most outsiders have not seen the type of defense Columbia has been playing this year.
I bet at the very minimum, Columbia's defense will keep it close until the end.
I cant imagine them not playing. My guess is that both players were held out a bit longer just to get them ready for the Ivies. The real question is will they be effective after a long layoff.