Pennsylvania Quakers at Yale Bulldogs
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Yale beats Pennsylvania 35-13 behind Dante Reno's 3 touchdown passes
Yale scored on three straight drives in the first half for a 21-3 lead, and a 19-yard connection between Reno and Brown made it 28-10 at the break. The pair added a 33-yard touchdown late in the third to cap the scoring.
Abu Kamara highlighted the defensive side with a 63-yard fumble return for a touchdown to make it 14-3.
Josh Pitsenberger led Yale (4-2, 2-1 Ivy League) with 22 carries for 145 yards and a touchdown. Jaxton Santiago added five catches for 59 yards and a score.
Liam O’Brien was 21 of 39 for 220 yards with a touchdown for Penn (4-2, 2-1), which had a three-game win streak halted. Jared Richardson had 85 yards receiving and a touchdown — his third consecutive game with a score.
The Quakers gained just 312 yards of offense after converting just four of their 15 third-down attempts and going 1 of 4 on fourth down.
Yale has won six of the last 10 meetings in the series.
How To Watch
How can I watch Pennsylvania Quakers vs. Yale Bulldogs?
- TV Channel: Quakers at Bulldogs 2021 College Football, week 9, is broadcasted on ESPN+.
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Scoring Summary
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FG | 1st Period 13:11 | Mason Walters 28 Yd Field Goal |
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TD | 1st Period 1:09 | Josh Pitsenberger 10 Yd Run (Noah Piper Kick) |
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TD | 2nd Period 13:44 | Abu Kamara 63 Yd Fumble Return (Noah Piper Kick) |
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TD | 2nd Period 12:57 | Jaxton Santiago 26 Yd pass from Dante Reno (Noah Piper Kick) |
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TD | 2nd Period 6:56 | Jared Richardson 13 Yd pass from Liam O'Brien (Mason Walters Kick) |
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TD | 2nd Period 1:55 | Nico Brown 19 Yd pass from Dante Reno (Noah Piper Kick) |
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FG | 3rd Period 5:01 | Mason Walters 28 Yd Field Goal |
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TD | 3rd Period 1:53 | Nico Brown 33 Yd pass from Dante Reno (Noah Piper Kick) |
Statistics
 PENN |
 YALE |
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|---|---|---|
| 24 | 1st Downs | 21 |
| 4-15 | 3rd down efficiency | 4-8 |
| 1-4 | 4th down efficiency | 0-1 |
| 312 | Total Yards | 413 |
| 220 | Passing | 211 |
| 21/39 | Comp/Att | 16/22 |
| 5.6 | Yards per pass | 9.6 |
| 92 | Rushing | 202 |
| 33 | Rushing Attempts | 33 |
| 2.8 | Yards per rush | 6.1 |
| 10-110 | Penalties | 12-137 |
| 2 | Turnovers | 2 |
| 2 | Fumbles lost | 2 |
| 0 | Interceptions thrown | 0 |
| 36:44 | Possession | 23:16 |
Game Information
Location: New Haven, CT
Attendance: 4,412 · Capacity:
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