Kevin Cahill Named the Joel E. Smilow ’54 Head Coach of Yale Football
Li Earns First Team All-Ivy Honors; Donegan Tabbed Academic All-Ivy
Bulldogs Close Play at Bruin Wave Invitational
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Kevin Cahill Returns as Yale Football Head Coach

Yale Athletics announces the appointment of Kevin Cahill, a former assistant and award-winning coach, as the new head football coach.

Kevin Cahill Named the Joel E. Smilow ’54 Head Coach of Yale Football

Yale Athletics announces the appointment of Kevin Cahill, a former assistant and award-winning coach, as the new head football coach.

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Yale University has appointed Kevin Cahill as the new head coach of its football program, marking a significant return for the former assistant who spent a decade with the Bulldogs from 2012 to 2022. Cahill, who was named the National FCS Coach of the Year while leading Lehigh University, takes over the reins from the previous head coach, bringing a wealth of experience that includes contributions to three Ivy League championship teams during his tenure at Yale. Athletic Director Victoria M. Chun expressed enthusiasm for Cahill's return, emphasizing his commitment to building strong, values-driven programs.

In swimming and diving, Jessey Li highlighted the Yale women's team at the Ivy League Championships held at Brown University, earning First Team All-Ivy honors after winning gold in the 100-yard breaststroke with a time of 1:00.55. This victory capped a remarkable collegiate career for Li, who has consistently medaled in the event throughout her four years. Additionally, Ele Donegan was recognized with Academic All-Ivy honors for her performance in the pool and her academic achievements as a Physics major, contributing to a relay team that set a Kiphuth Pool record earlier in the season.

The Yale women's golf team concluded its participation in the Bruin Wave Invitational in Valencia, California, finishing 13th among a competitive 14-team field that included top-ranked Stanford. Lydia Portlock led the Bulldogs, tying for 35th place with a total score of 230 over three rounds. The team will next compete at the Yale Invitational on March 9-10 at the Nicklaus Course in La Quinta, California.

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