Football Defeats Merrimack 41-24 in Home Opener

NEW HAVEN, Conn. — The Yale football team opened its home schedule Saturday with a 41-24 victory over the Merrimack Warriors. The game was the first following the passing of former Yale head coach, Tony Reno, and the team honored him by overcoming a 21-7 second quarter deficit, outscoring Merrimack 34-3 over the remainder of the contest. Tony’s eldest son, quarterback Dante Reno emphatically returned to the field after missing Yale’s contest against Cornell, throwing for 298 yards and four touchdowns. Reno also ran for a career-high 39 yards, which eclipsed his season total of 28 in 2025. Key Performers…