Football
Calder Silcox | A new shade of Big Green
After a winless 2008 and only two victories in 2009, the Big Green have turned a new leaf, knocking off Bucknell 43-20 and squeezing out a win at home against Sacred Heart last week.
Olson finds a spot on the sideline
Former QB Kyle Olson — who led Penn to an Ivy League title last season in his final year of eligibility — is now serving as a student assistant coach.
Injuries spur roster changes
With QB Keiffer Garton still sidelined and RB Lyle Marsh done for the year, Al Bagnoli is looking for roster depth to be his team’s biggest asset.
Blackmon, Hamscher jump the line of scrimmage
When Penn was deep at running back but depleted in the secondary, Bradford Blackmon and Matt Hamscher put the team ahead of personal desires.
Silcox | No Marsh, no problem for Quakers
Sophomore running back Lyle Marsh is out for the season, but the Quakers have no reason to ring the warning bells yet.
Kotloff | Nova’s always worth a shot
The defending Ivy champion Penn football team proved why it’s ranked No. 24 in the FCS, hanging tough with the No. 1 Wildcats late in the game.
Penn hangs tough, but falls to No. 1 Villanova
Although the Quakers kept within striking distance of the Wildcats, a number of mistakes and a costly injury proved the difference in the 22-10 loss.Live blog: Quakers at No. 1 Villanova
Follow all the action with the Daily Pennsylvanian sports writers covering tonight's football game as the Red and Blue try to beat their cross-town rivals and the top-ranked FCS team for the first time in 99 years.
Quakers seek to seize Szczur
Penn has not beaten Villanova in 99 years. But at 7 p.m. tonight, it will be battling something more formidable than a daunting series history.
Peterson enters senior season after seven years
Linebacker Jake Peterson — now a whopping 24 years of age — has gained a panoramic perspective on Red and Blue football in general, watching the team evolve through his extended tenure.
Silcox | A tradition not to be tossed away
When people call for an end to the toast toss, they lose sight of what defines the Quakers: tradition.
Owen Thomas’ mother to testify in Congress
Rev. Katherine Brearley will testify about legislation to safely manage concussions in student athletes.
Senior gets Ivy, national weekly awards
Penn's defense returned to No. 1 in the FCS and Jon Saelinger earned Ivy and FCS weekly honors.
Rosenstein | Tailgate BBQ sizzles, game attendance fizzles
On Saturday Penn students flocked down to 33rd Street two hours before kickoff, but that didn’t necessarily send them into the stands.
Penn defense reigns supreme in win
The Penn defense that finished No. 1 in the nation in 2009 picked up right where it left off in Saturday’s season-opening victory against Lafayette.
Kotloff | Not just another victory for Penn football
This season is not just about the action on the field — it’s about paying tribute to two fallen leaders.
Penn football wins season opener, 800th game
The Quakers came back from a halftime deficit to beat Lafayette, 19-14, Sat. night at Franklin Field.LIVE BLOG: Penn football season opener vs. Lafayette
Follow along and interact with the DP Sports writers at Franklin Field as they cover the season opener against the Leopards.
Football Preview | The Voice of Franklin Field signs off
Entering his 50th and final season, C.T. Alexander has seen it all. How will his last call play out?