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Ivory CoastDante Reno Leads Yale to Victory One Day After Father's Death
Yale quarterback Dante Reno threw for four touchdowns to beat Merrimack 41-24, just one day after the death of his father, legendary coach Tony Reno.
An Emotional Win in New Haven
Yale quarterback Dante Reno delivered an emotional performance on Saturday. Just one day after learning of the death of his father, former Yale head coach Tony Reno, the young quarterback took the field. He led the Bulldogs to a 41-24 victory over Merrimack in New Haven, Connecticut.
Yale announced on Friday that Tony Reno had died at the age of 52. No cause of death was provided. Before Saturday's kickoff, Yale held a pregame tribute to honor his memory. The Ivy League also held a moment of silence at all of its home games on Saturday.
Dante Reno Dominates on the Field
Despite the tragic news, Dante Reno played a stellar game. He completed 22 of 39 passes for 298 yards and four touchdowns. He also contributed on the ground, adding 39 rushing yards on five carries.
The quarterback, who began his college career at South Carolina as a four-star recruit, has had a mixed season. He started the year as Yale's starting quarterback but suffered an elbow injury in the opening game against Holy Cross. Last fall, he threw for 2,498 yards and 21 touchdowns, helping Yale to a 9-3 record and an Ivy League title.
Remembering a Yale Coaching Legend
Tony Reno was a legendary figure at Yale. He stepped down from his coaching role in February due to health issues and had been on medical leave since the end of last season.
Over 14 seasons, Tony Reno led the Bulldogs to five Ivy League championships and the program's first FCS playoff win. He finished his career with an 83-49 record between 2012 and 2025. That record makes him the second winningest coach in Yale history, trailing only Carm Cozza, who won 179 games between 1965 and 1996.
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