Yale rallies late to beat Holy Cross 38-28 in Worcester

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Last updated Sep 20, 2026

Yale rallies late to beat Holy Cross 38-28 in Worcester
Summary

Holy Cross led late against No. 19 Yale but ultimately lost 38-28 on September 19 at Fitton Field. Yale quarterback Dante Reno threw five touchdown passes, guiding his team to a comeback victory with the final 17 points of the game. Despite the loss, Holy Cross showed improvement, leading 28-21 in the fourth quarter before Yale scored three unanswered touchdowns. The Crusaders, now 0-4, were seeking their first win after a difficult start to the season, with Coach Dan Curran emphasizing the need to finish games.

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  • Holy Cross led 28-21 with just over 11 minutes left.
  • Dante Reno passed for 454 yards with five touchdowns.
  • Holy Cross falls to 0-4 this season.
  • Yale scored the final 17 points to secure the victory.
  • Tight game featured a tie score at 21 in the fourth quarter.
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  • 12:08 AMYahoo Sports'We should have won that game': Holy Cross plays tough in loss to Yale
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Holy Cross led late, but Yale QB Dante Reno of Sturbridge threw five touchdowns to secure a 38-28 victory over the Crusaders.

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