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Sunday, Dec. 7, 2025
The Daily Pennsylvanian

In Photos: Penn football up close

Take a closer look at a training session with Penn Football ahead of its fall season.

08-24-24 Football Pre-season practice (Weining Ding)

Most Penn students sit on the bleachers, far away from the action of Franklin Field. This is your opportunity to see behind the scenes of game day up close: the repetitive drills, the dozens of scrimmage formations, and the camaraderie on and off the field. 

08-24-24 Football Pre-season practice (Weining Ding)

As spectators fill the bleachers of Franklin Field, players start their warm-up stretches with military-like synchronicity. 

08-24-24 Football Pre-season practice (Weining Ding)

Once the air horn signifying the end of warm-ups goes off, the players hustle to start their respective drills. 

08-24-24 Football Pre-season practice (Weining Ding)

Sophomore and reigning Ivy League Rookie of the Year Malachi Hosley effortlessly pulls off catch after catch. 

08-24-24 Football Pre-season practice (Weining Ding)

Junior defensive back Alec Wills stretches his arm out for a one-handed catch. 

08-24-24 Football Pre-season practice (Weining Ding)

The team cools off with some water in between drills. 

08-24-24 Football Pre-season practice (Weining Ding)

Junior wide receiver Sage Webb charges forward with the ball. 

08-24-24 Football Pre-season practice (Weining Ding)

Freshman defensive back Lawson Douglas runs with a football to the next station at practice. 

08-24-24 Football Pre-season practice (Weining Ding)

Senior quarterback Cole Spencer calls a play during a scrimmage drill for his teammates. 

08-24-24 Football Pre-season practice (Weining Ding)

Junior first-team All-Ivy wide receiver Jared Richardson celebrates after a play.