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Rick Santos Takes Helm as Penn Football Coach

12/13/2025

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Rick Santos, the newly named Penn football head coach, succeeds Ray Priore.
He previously served as head coach at the University of New Hampshire (UNH).
During five seasons at UNH, he posted a 37-24 record and guided the Wildcats to three NCAA FCS Playoff appearances.
He will be introduced to the Penn community on December 16.
He aims to elevate Penn's football program to compete for Ivy League championships.

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Rick Santos, the newly named Penn football head coach, succeeds Ray Priore.
He previously served as head coach at the University of New Hampshire (UNH).
During five seasons at UNH, he posted a 37-24 record and guided the Wildcats to three NCAA FCS Playoff appearances.
He will be introduced to the Penn community on December 16.
He aims to elevate Penn's football program to compete for Ivy League championships.