Football

Wearing a Cleveland Browns hoodie and a facemask, Kevin Stefanski runs onto the field.

Penn alum Kevin Stefanski named NFL Coach of the Year

The 2004 alumnus guided the Cleveland Browns to the playoffs in his first year as head coach, and their first playoff win in more than a quarter century.

Justin Watson of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers stands on the sideline with his helmet off wearing his white jersey.

Justin Watson wins Super Bowl with Tampa Bay Buccaneers

2018 alumnus Justin Watson won the Super Bowl on Sunday with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, joining 1999 alumnus Jim Finn as the only former Penn football players with Super Bowl Rings.

David Pottruck, at right, poses with members of his family.

Penn Athletics names The Pottruck Center for Student-Athlete Success

Alums David Pottruck, daughter Stephanie, and son-in-law Aaron have made a leadership gift to enhance holistic development of student-athletes.

Wearing a Penn scarf, Athletic Director M. Grace Calhoun stands a conference room in front of a long table with chairs.

AD Calhoun talks college sports (or lack thereof) during the pandemic

The director of athletics and recreation discusses COVID-19’s impact on college sports, her work with the NCAA, changing eligibility and compensation guidelines, and why the college basketball season may end with May Madness instead of March Madness.

Wearing a suit and tie, Brandon Copeland speaks at the NFLPA Awards, where he received the Alan Page Award.

Alum Brandon Copeland named to Forbes’ ‘30 Under 30 Class of 2021’ in Sports

The New England Patriots linebacker has been recognized for his contributions on and off the field.

Quarterback Alek Torgersen throws the ball down the field during a game, while being rushed by two defensive players.

Alek Torgersen: Where are they now?

The 2017 alumnus discusses his record-setting career as a quarterback for the Quakers, his time in the NFL, and what he’s up to today.

Members of the 49ers football team kneeling on the field before a game.

Rebranding the NFL: How the league shifted its message on racial justice

The new football season brings a change in how NFL management is responding to Black Lives Matter and protests on and off the field for racial justice.

Standing in the Palestra on the floor, AD Grace Calhoun poses with her arms folded.

Grace Calhoun named ‘Game Changer’ by Sports Business Journal

Penn’s director of athletics and recreation is leading the NCAA Division I Council through the coronavirus pandemic and other complex issues.

While playing for the New York Jets in New York, Brandon Copeland stands in a two-point stance during gameplay.

Penn grad Brandon Copeland signs with New England Patriots

The 2013 Wharton alum, a linebacker and special teams player, has joined the six-time Super Bowl champions.

The Carolina Panther's Greg Van Roten sits on the bench during a game.

Former Quaker Greg Van Roten signs with New York Jets

Van Roten was an All-Ivy offensive lineman for the Quakers from 2008-11 and a part of two Ivy League championship teams.

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