Football
Origin stories: Penn football
From intramural games in 1871 to winning seven national titles in a 30-year span between 1894 and 1924, and finally, to being a part of the Ivy League since 1956, football has been a part of the University for almost 150 years.
Ghannadi | Ranking the top five coaches in Penn history
Although judging coaching success is subjective and involves numerous factors, here is a ranking of the top five coaches in Penn history.
Life after sports: Checking in with five former stars of Penn Athletics
Penn athletes commonly go on to successful business careers after graduation. We take a look at five who had success both on and off the field.
Long before the Linc, the Eagles called Franklin Field their home
It might come as a surprise to many that the Philadelphia Eagles played at Franklin Field for 13 seasons, but if it’s any consolation, many were surprised to see it happen at the time, too.
Former Penn quarterback Ryan Glover battling for starting job at Western Carolina University
The former Penn football quarterback will have the opportunity to suit up again, but it won’t be for the Red and Blue this time around. After graduating in December, Glover has transferred to Western Carolina University and will be playing for the Catamounts this spring.
Stop and Smell the Rose Bowl: Penn's wild 1917 game against the Webfoots
On January 1, 1917, 25,000 people packed into the extra grandstand seating at Tournament Park in Pasadena, Calif. to witness a game that would change the landscape of College Football forever.
In Photos: In a pandemic-altered America, Super Bowl traditions persist in Philadelphia
The pandemic has altered much of American life, but one of its hallmarks persisted: the Super Bowl. Here's how the Penn and Philadelphia communities watched the game.
Penn football alum Justin Watson wins Super Bowl LV with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Watson, a former standout for Penn football, hoisted the Lombardi Trophy proudly on the turf of Raymond James Stadium after the Tampa Bay Buccaneers soundly defeated the reigning champion Kansas City Chiefs by a score of 31-9.
Penn alum Kevin Stefanski wins AP Coach of the Year Award
Collecting about half the votes for the award, first-year head coach Kevin Stefanski won the Associated Press Coach of the Year Award.
A conversation with wide receiver Justin Watson as he prepares for Super Bowl LV
The Daily Pennsylvanian sat down with former Penn football star Justin Watson for a chat just days before he competes in the Super Bowl.
Alum Mitch Marrow went from the NFL to Wall Street to doggy daycare owner
One of the Red and Blue's best defensive linemen in the program’s long history, Marrow leads Penn’s records in most sacks in a season and is second in career sacks.
15 Questions with... Sire Woods, a Penn football senior
The Daily Pennsylvanian asked Penn football's Sire Woods 15 questions about his sport, his time at Penn, and his life overall. Here's what the senior had to say.
Checking in on every Ivy League player currently in the NFL
Football and the Ivy League have been married since the beginning of the game itself. Currently, there are 13 active Ivy League alumni in the NFL, hailing from Harvard, Penn, Yale, and Princeton.
Flashback: The time Penn challenged the NCAA's ban on televised college football
In 1948, the University was in desperate need of bolstered revenue streams. President Harold Stassen believed that televising the Quakers’ home football games had the potential to solve its financial qualms.
Kevin Stefanski's Browns fall short to Chiefs in the Divisional Round of the playoffs
A week prior in the Wild Card Round, the Browns conjured up a historic 48-37 win over the Pittsburgh Steelers. The victory snapped the Browns’ 17-game losing streak at Heinz Field and secured their first divisional round appearance since 1994.
NFL player Brandon Copeland returning to Penn as a professor this spring
Copeland, who played for the New England Patriots this year, teaches a course on financial literacy with Dr. Brian Peterson.
Penn alum Kevin Stefanski leads Cleveland Browns to first playoff berth in 18 years
Following a 24-22 victory over the Pittsburgh Steelers in a “win and you’re in” playoff scenario, the Cleveland Browns clinched their first playoff berth in 18 years.
Checking in with Penn football alums in the NFL after Week 13
It is now past Week 13 of the 2020 NFL season, and viewers now have a clear idea of how the playoffs are shaping up with only a month left to go in the regular season.
Three recommendations for the next Penn Athletics Hall of Fame class
On April 13, 1996, Penn inducted its inaugural Athletics Hall of Fame class. Since then, 10 more classes have been elected, with the most recent inducted on May 4, 2019.