The University of Pennsylvania suffered a tough loss in their season opener against the University of Delaware, falling 29-22 on Saturday. After a back-and-forth game, it was a late touchdown by Delaware that sealed the Quakers’ fate.
Delaware struck first with a touchdown in the first quarter, but Penn responded with two quick scores of their own to take a 14-7 lead. Delaware fought back and tied the game at 14-14 before halftime.
The second half saw both teams exchanging blows, with Penn taking a 22-21 lead late in the fourth quarter. However, Delaware drove down the field and scored a touchdown with just over a minute left, giving them the lead for good.
Despite the loss, there were some bright spots for the Quakers. Freshman quarterback Liam Fornadel made his debut and showed promise, throwing for 275 yards and two touchdowns. Wide receiver Rory Starkey Jr. had a standout game with eight catches for 121 yards and a touchdown.
Head coach Ray Priore commented on the game, acknowledging the disappointment of the loss but also highlighting the resilience and effort shown by his team. He emphasized the need to learn from this game and make adjustments moving forward.
The Quakers will look to bounce back in their next game as they face off against Lafayette College. With some promising performances in their season opener, Penn will be looking to build on their strengths and shore up any weaknesses as they aim to get back in the win column.
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