Football
Only in Philadelphia: A look back on the day Eagles fans booed Santa at Franklin Field
Eagles fans have a long reputation for being exceptionally hostile, the most notorious example coming when they booed Santa Claus, an event which occurred at Penn’s own Franklin Field in 1968.
Penn football player-turned-professor Brandon Copeland named to Forbes' 30 Under 30
Penn football alumnus and current New England Patriots linebacker Brandon Copeland was named to the 2021 Forbes 30 Under 30 Sports list on Tuesday.
Reliving Penn football's 2015 instant classic overtime Homecoming win against Princeton
After trouble in the first half, Penn football rebounded from a 20-10 deficit to score an epic 26-23 overtime victory against Princeton on Nov. 7, 2015.
Penn Newman's Athletic Speaker Series highlights connection between sports and faith
The Penn Catholic Newman Center has not abandoned this fact of life, despite facing the innumerable challenges associated with the coronavirus pandemic.
Checking in with Penn football alums in the NFL after Week 12
During this craziness, let’s check in on how the Penn alumni Kevin Stefanski, Justin Watson, Greg Van Roten and Brandon Copeland fared in Week 12.
Years later, former Penn coach Al Bagnoli's impact still felt on Penn football
Make no mistake about it though: all the little bits that Al Bagnoli contributed to Penn football over the years made a bigger impact than anyone in the program's history.
Checking in with Penn football alums in the NFL after Week 10
Now past the halfway point for most teams, NFL teams are beginning to gear up for the playoffs or position themselves for next season.
Assistant athletic trainer Mike Burkeitt gives back through Be The Match program
Burkeitt has now been serving as an athletic trainer at Penn since 2018, where he assists the baseball, men’s soccer, and lightweight rowing programs.
Checking in with Penn football alums in the NFL after Week 9
Week 9 of the 2020 NFL season has arrived, providing viewers with a better idea of how the league is shaping up come playoff time.
15 Questions with... Ryan Glover, a Penn football senior
The Daily Pennsylvanian asked Penn football senior quarterback Ryan Glover 15 questions about his time with the team, his experience at Penn, and his life overall. Here's what he had to say.
Checking in with Penn football alums in the NFL after Week 8
We are now eight weeks into a rocky NFL season, as four Penn alumni navigate the new COVID-19 landscape. As we near the halfway point of the season, we check in with how they're doing.
Ranking the top five NFL careers of Penn football alumni
Today, we took a look back at the five Quakers who have had the most successful NFL careers.
Chuck 'Concrete Charlie' Bednarik was a one-of-a-kind football player at Penn and beyond
Bednarik always had fight in him. Known as one of the most hard-nosed, tough players in NFL history, Bednarik earned himself a fitting nickname: Concrete Charlie.
Donald Trump's checkered history with football stretches from the 1980s to today
Trump’s four years in the Oval Office have thus far been riddled with inconsistencies, contradictory statements, and lies. His long history with both professional and college football consists of much of the same.
Penn football Ivy League title look back: 2010
The 2010 Quakers put in countless hours of work in order to have a moment of relief and glory as it claimed another title.
From Penn College to Penn: John Outland's circuitous journey into college football history
John Outland first stepped on Franklin Field just two years after it was built. Nearly 125 years after his final snap on Franklin Field, Outland’s legacy still is one of the most remarkable to touch Penn football.
John Heisman's time at Penn highlights his college football legacy
John Heisman began his football career as an offensive lineman, first playing for Brown from 1887-89 and then for Penn in 1890 and 1891 following a transfer.
'It's a brotherhood': Junior Jason McCleod finds his family with Penn football
Since his first appearance, Jason McCleod has continued to demonstrate his skills and technique as one of the Quakers' best defensive backs.
Checking in with Penn football alums in the NFL after Week 7
Through Week 7 of the NFL season, Penn alumni are continuing to contribute to their respective teams. As the season heats up, we check in on how they’re doing.