Sports Columns
Frank | Five takeaways from Penn's Cathedral Classic sweep
Pop the champagne. Start the parade. Raise the banner. The Quakers are Cathedral Classic champions.
Pride | Win at Princeton is just a taste of Penn football's bright future
Penn football looks poised to repeat and add on to the success it had this season, according to former Senior Sports Editor Brandon Pride.
The picks are in: Penn football at Princeton
Five Daily Pennsylvanian staffers make their predictions ahead of Saturday's season-ending contest.
Pride | Eight takeaways from Penn's blowout loss against Harvard
Following Penn football’s blowout loss at the hands of the Harvard Crimson, former Senior Sports Editor Brandon Pride offers his takeaways from the tumultuous home finale.
Frank | Penn's 28-point Iona loss was ugly, but not as bad as it seems
A 28-point loss doesn’t sound like an appealing start to the season, but hearing the two coaches talk postgame demonstrated exactly why the final score appeared the way it did.
Kantemneni | Penn's performance Saturday proves Brown was just a bump in the road
Deputy Sports Editor Eashwar Kantemneni believes that Penn's dominance Saturday proves its defeat against Brown was just one setback and not a sign of things to come.
Frank | Now is the time for Penn to become a basketball school
Penn students would rather do just about anything else than watch a live college basketball game in person, right on campus. It’s a sad truth. But it doesn’t have to be this way.
Ivy League men's basketball power rankings: Preseason
Ranked first in the Ivy League preseason poll, Penn is closely trailed by rivals vying for every chance to snatch the top seat.
Pride | Don't give up on Penn football after close loss at Brown
Former Senior Sports Editor Brandon Pride points out the positives from Penn's loss at Brown, such as the pass rush and opportunistic offense, and urges fans not to write the team off.
Ivy League women's basketball power rankings: Preseason
Following a year where Penn women's basketball drifted below expectations, the Quakers are returning an exciting lineup in hopes of reaching their first NCAA Tournament berth since 2017.
Frank | After Yale, we know exactly who this Penn football team is
With four games left in the season, Senior Sports Editor Matthew Frank contends that Penn's defense is the dominant unit, while the offense does just enough.
Ivy League football power rankings: Midseason
With the Ivy League season reaching its midpoint and non-conference play coming to a close, it's time to reevaluate where each team stacks up in the Ancient Eight.
Frank | Penn demonstrates improvement on all fronts in decisive Columbia win
Senior Sports Editor Matthew Frank breaks down how halfway through this season, Penn football has set itself apart from last year's team.
The picks are in: Penn football vs. Columbia
A stunning win against Dartmouth is stirring optimism within this week's picks for Penn vs. Columbia.
Frank | Win over Georgetown suggests offensive potential previously unseen
Senior Sports Editor Matthew Frank argues that in an unsurprising win, Penn's offense performed as well as it should have against a weak defense.
Kantemneni | Penn football ushers in new era with huge win, but concerns still linger
Though the offense and coaching faltered at points, Deputy Sports Editor Eashwar Kantemneni argues that the Quakers are back in a big way after Friday night's win.
The picks are in: Penn vs. Dartmouth
Heading into Penn's first Ivy League game of the season, four DP Sports staffers are split on whether or not the Quakers can emerge victorious on the road.
Pride | Shutout defense secures a win today, but will it be enough in the Ivy League?
Former Senior Sports Editor Brandon Pride argues that while Penn's defensive performance against Lafayette was impressive, Dartmouth and other Ivy foes will be bigger challenges that require more offensive support.
Tejera | It’s now or never for Penn field hockey
Though the Quakers currently sit at 0-6, their record doesn't define them just yet, according to sports reporter Juan Tejera.
