Cornell football coach Ed Dawson dies after medical emergency

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Last updated Oct 24, 2026

Cornell football coach Ed Dawson dies after medical emergency

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Ed Dawson, head coach of Cornell football, died on October 23 following a medical emergency during a game against Rochester. During the Week 9 contest, Dawson suffered the incident on the sidelines and was later transported to a local hospital, where he passed away. Dawson had a significant impact on the Cornell program, leading the team to its first conference title in 38 years in 2021 and earning recognition as high school football coach of the year in 2019. His legacy includes revitalizing a struggling program and being a respected figure in the Beaver Valley high school football community.

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•Dawson died after a medical emergency during the game against Rochester.
•He was head coach of Cornell football since 2011.
•Dawson led the team to its first outright conference title in 38 years in 2021.
•He was a celebrated figure in the Beaver Valley football community.
•Dawson previously played as a linebacker for championship teams at Aliquippa.

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3:36 AMYahoo Sports — Cornell football coach Ed Dawson dies after in-game medical emergency

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Cornell football head coach Ed Dawson died Friday, Oct. 23 after suffering a medical emergency on the sidelines in the team's game against Rochester.
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