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Tony Reno Steps Down as Yale Football Coach Citing Health Reasons

Yale begins a national search to replace the 14-year leader who delivered five Ivy League titles, including the program’s first FCS playoff win.

NEW HAVEN, CONNECTICUT - NOVEMBER 22: Head coach Tony Reno of the Yale Bulldogs speaks with his coaching staff on the sideline against the Harvard Crimson in the first half at Yale Bowl on November 22, 2025 in New Haven, Connecticut. (Photo by Sean D. Elliot/Getty Images)
BOSTON, MA – NOVEMBER 19: Head coach Tony Reno of the Yale Bulldogs watches the action against the Harvard Crimson during the second half at Harvard Stadium on November 19, 2022 in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo By Winslow Townson/Getty Images)
Oxford native and Yale head coach Tony Reno celebrates a field goal that gives the Bulldogs a 17-14 lead over Holy Cross in the second quarter on Saturday.
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Overview

  • The university announced the resignation Tuesday following Reno’s December medical leave, with no specific health details disclosed.
  • Yale said a nationwide search for his successor will start immediately.
  • Defensive coach Sean McGowan has been directing the program during Reno’s absence.
  • Reno departs with an 83-49 record over 14 seasons, five Ivy League championships, and the second-most wins in school history.
  • Yale finished 9-3 in 2025, secured the Ivy League’s first automatic FCS playoff berth, rallied past Youngstown State for its first playoff victory, then lost to Montana State, as AD Vicky Chun praised his impact and son Dante shared a public tribute.