{
  "id": 13596359,
  "title": "Yale quarterback Dante Reno leads Bulldogs past Dartmouth with another standout effort",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/11/yale-quarterback-dante-reno-leads-bulldogs-past-dartmouth-with",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-11T00:56:56.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/yale-quarterback-dante-reno-leads-005656184.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "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.\n\nPrior 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.\n\nThe 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.\n\nDartmouth'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.",
  "summary": "Dante Reno threw for 325 yards and two TDs as Yale beat Dartmouth for its first Ivy League win.",
  "key_points": [
    "Junior quarterback Dante Reno leads Yale Bulldogs to 28-7 victory over Dartmouth.",
    "Dante Reno's father Tony recently passed away before the game.",
    "Dante Reno scores 4 touchdowns, including 9-yard pass to Jaxton Santiago."
  ],
  "editors_take": "This win cements Dante Reno's role as a leader who can perform under pressure, having now led his team to two consecutive victories despite a personal tragedy.",
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}