Yale quarterback Dante Reno leads Bulldogs past Dartmouth with another standout effort

Junior quarterback Dante Reno from Yale demonstrated his prowess on the field once again, guiding his Bulldogs to a 28-7 victory over Dartmouth on Saturday, Oct. 10, 2026. This win marked Yale's second consecutive triumph. Only a week prior, Reno showcased his talent once more by leading his team to an emotional victory against Merrimack with 298 yards and four touchdowns.

Prior to the game, Reno's father, Tony Reno, had recently passed away after serving as the Yale football program's head coach for 14 years. Despite this tragic event, Dante Reno remained focused and determined. He recalled feeling his father's presence throughout the Yale Bowl game and vowed not to let his teammates down by sitting out of the match.

The Bulldogs started strong, taking an early lead in the first quarter, with sophomore running back Hugo Djeumeni Kemeni scoring on a 9-yard run and Reno connecting for a 2-yard touchdown pass to junior wide receiver Jaxton Santiago. Djeumeni Kemeni dominated the ground game, accumulating 174 yards and a touchdown on 28 carries, while Santiago contributed 147 yards and two touchdowns on his 13 receptions.

Dartmouth's junior quarterback Grayson Saunier managed to answer with a 30-yard touchdown pass to junior wideout Ky Dric Fisher, narrowing the gap to 14-7. However, Yale's defense proved to be a formidable obstacle, stifling Dartmouth's offense in the second half. Kicker Noah Piper added to the score with field goals of 43 and 25 yards in the second half, and Reno sealed the victory with a 9-yard touchdown pass to Santiago in the fourth quarter.