ITHACA, N.Y. – The University of Pennsylvania Quakers will host Cornell at Franklin field on Saturday, Nov. 8 at 1 p.m. on ESPN+.
The Quakers come into the matchup with a 5-2 overall record (3-1 Ivy League) after defeating Brown 28-21 on Oct. 31, 2025.
Penn averages 252.0 passing yards per game with quarterback Liam O'Brien leading the way with 1,750 yards and 14 touchdowns on 64.3 percent completion rate. O'Brien's top target is WR Jared Richardson, who has hauled in 53 receptions for 817 yards and nine touchdowns. WR Bisi Owens adds another 45 catches for 514 yards and four scores.
The Quakers run for 137.9 yards per game behind O'Brien (90 att., 354 yards, five TDs, 3.9 ypc), Julien Stokes (44 att., 225 yards, one TD, 5.1 ypc), and Sean Williams Jr. (43 att., 212 yards, two TDs, 4.9 ypc).
Leading tacklers John Lista (57) and Ty Cortes (48) anchor a defense that has recorded 11 sacks and three interceptions. The Quakers allow 365.3 yards and 25.0 points per game.
Penn Overview
Record: 5-2 (3-1 Ivy)
Home: 3-0 Away: 2-2
Ivy Preseason Poll: 6th
Last Week: W, 28-21 vs. Brown (Oct. 31, 2025)
Head Coach: Ray Priore (10th season, 57-40)
Offensive Outlook
Total Offense: 389.9
Rushing Offense: 137.9
Passing Offense: 252.0
Third Down: 45-89 (50.6%)
Red Zone: 23-29 (79.3%)
Time of Possession: 29:58
Penalties: 72.7
Fumbles Lost: 8-5
Defensive Outlook
Scoring Defense: 25.0
Total Defense: 365.3
Rush Defense: 138.3
Pass Defense: 227.0
Opponent Third Down Conversions: 43-92 (46.7%)
Opponent Red Zone: 17-21 (81.0%)
Sacks: 11
Forced Fumbles-Recoveries: 6-6
Key Players to Watch
QB: #2 Liam O'Brien (Sr.) -- 142-221, 1,750 yards, 14 TD, 6 INT
RB: #1 Julien Stokes (Sr.) -- 44 att., 225 yards, 1 TD
WR: #17 Jared Richardson (Sr.) -- 53 rec., 817 yards, 9 TD
WR: #7 Bisi Owens (Sr.) -- 45 rec., 514 yards, 4 TD
DEF: #44 John Lista (Sr.) -- 57 tackles (32 solo, 25 asst.), 1.0 sack
DEF: #37 Ty Cortes (So.) -- 48 tackles (24 solo, 24 asst.), 1.0 sack
DEF: #2 Kadari Machen (Sr.) -- 43 tackles (22 solo, 21 asst.), 2 FF
Statistical Comparison
| Category (Per Game Avg.) |
Cornell |
Penn |
| Points |
20.71 |
27.71 |
| Points Allowed |
27.14 |
25.00 |
| Total Offense |
362.9 |
389.9 |
| Rushing Offense |
163.0 |
137.9 |
| Passing Offense |
199.9 |
252.0 |
| Total Defense |
361.3 |
365.3 |
| Rushing Defense |
129.6 |
138.3 |
| Passing Defense |
231.71 |
227.0 |
| Turnover Margin |
-0.57 |
-0.57 |
| Third Down Conv. |
37.5% |
50.6% |
| Sacks |
1.57 |
1.57 |
Series History
Record: Penn leads, 78-47-5
Last Meeting: Nov. 9, 2024 (Cornell 49, Penn 67)
First Meeting: Nov. 18, 1893 (Cornell 0, Penn 50)
Cornell Road Record: 35-61-4
