By Aman Kidwai NEFJ Correspondent NEW HAVEN — A roar erupted from the home locker room at the Yale Bowl late Saturday afternoon. Then another. Then a few more. The Bulldogs (7-3, 5-2 Ivy) had just secured a share of the Ivy League crown, one year after winning it outright. “We enjoyed ourselves on the field, got a chance to celebrate,” Yale coach Tony Reno said, after entering the post-game…
Image courtesy of Yale Athletics PROVIDENCE- The Brown offense has been prolific this season. Coming into today, the Bears offense averaged 29.1 points per game and 416 yards of total offense per game. Quarterback Jake Willcox averaged 317 yards per game passing. The Yale defense faced a daunting task but rose to the occasion in a 36-17 win, The Bulldogs defense held Brown to 334 yards of total offense, 10…
Image courtesy of Amanda Burkhart/Cornell Football By Aman Kidwai NEFJ Correspondent NEW HAVEN — A hard-fought game ended with a last-second field goal sailing through the uprights to seal a 23-21 upset victory for Cornell on Saturday afternoon on a rainy day at the Yale Bowl. This is Yale’s first home loss in league play since the 2021 season finale against Harvard, as the Bulldogs fall to 0-2. It was…
Image courtesy of Ivy League It always takes forever for the Ivy League season to arrive, but it finally did this past weekend and what a show it was locally. Brown stunned Bryant in a wild one and because of the victory, earned some league recognition on Monday. Quarterback Jake Wilcox was named Offensive Player of the Week, while Isaiah Reed and Wes Rockett were named to the ‘Honor Roll.’…
Image courtesy of @NCAAFCS By Aman Kidwai NEFJ Correspondent NEW HAVEN – The Yale Bulldogs gave No. 5 Holy Cross a fight in the first half, but the Crusaders prevailed 49-24 at the Yale Bowl Saturday afternoon behind a great day from quarterback Matthew Sluka, who threw for four touchdowns with 275 passing yards while adding another 98 yards on the ground and two more TDs. Holy Cross (2-1) bounced…
Image courtesy of Yale Athletics Yale kicked off spring practice yesterday. After an unexpected run to an Ivy League title last season, expectations are high in New Haven. Tony Reno’s team returns several key starters most notably quarterback Nolan Grooms, running back Joshua Pitsenberger and cornerback Wande Owens. There is plenty of returning talent in place to allow the Bulldogs to defend their league title. Here are five areas we…