Yale's Dante Reno dedicates season to father amid health battle

Yale quarterback Dante Reno is set to begin the 2026 season on September 19 against Holy Cross, dedicating the campaign to his father, Tony Reno, who is battling a serious illness. Tony coached at Yale for 14 seasons and has been a significant influence on Dante's football development. Dante, a junior who transferred to Yale after playing at South Carolina, aims to build on last season's success, where he threw for 2,498 yards and helped the Bulldogs secure their 19th Ivy League title. As the team prepares, they are focused on carrying on the legacy established under Tony's coaching.

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