Kevin Cahill begins tenure as Yale football head coach against Holy Cross
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 17, 2026, 10:00 AM
Last updated Sep 17, 2026
Kevin Cahill will lead Yale football for the first time on Saturday against Holy Cross. Recently named head coach in March 2026, Cahill returns to Yale after a successful spell as an assistant and head coach at Lehigh, where he had an undefeated season in 2025. His coaching background includes 10 years at Yale as an assistant, contributing to three Ivy League championships. Cahill's experience includes a strong development track record with quarterbacks, preparing him for the leadership role in this prestigious program.
- •Cahill steps in as Yale's 35th head coach.
- •Previously led Lehigh to an undefeated regular season in 2025.
- •Cahill aims to continue Yale's tradition of competitive football.
- •He served as an assistant coach at Yale for a decade.
- •The Bulldogs open their season on September 17 against Holy Cross.
- 10:00 AMYahoo Sports — Behind the coaching path that led Kevin Cahill to Yale: 'Come here to win championships'
"After previously coaching 10 years as an assistant at Yale, Kevin Cahill returns as head coach.
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