Sure, Penn’s offense finished Saturday’s game strong and almost pulled off the dramatic comeback victory. But if it had put itself in better position, Penn likely would’ve won the game.

Fumbles in the second quarter ultimately determined the game for the Penn, which fell to William & Mary, 34-28, on Saturday at Franklin Field.

As the Quakers take on William & Mary on Saturday at Franklin Field, they find themselves in an eerily similar position to a year ago: sitting at 1-2 and coming off a close win at Dartmouth.

Last week, Brandon Copeland called a meeting with his defensive line, which had failed to record a sack through the first two games of the season. Saturday against Dartmouth, the Quakers had two sacks on the first drive of the game.

Connor Loftus, a kicker for the Penn football team, followed in his father’s and uncle’s footsteps by playing football at an Ivy League school.

With the student body increasingly apathetic towards Penn Athletics, those in charge made the foolish decision over the summer to stop providing toast at football games. Fortunately for Penn fans, they quickly changed their mind.

It was poor play by the Quakers’ secondary that kept the Big Green within striking distance until the end of Saturday’s 28-21 Penn victory.

The 2012 Red and Blue is a power football team that operates best with a run-first mentality. The question still remains as to who will emerge as the go-to-guy in Bagnoli’s running back rotation.

After two losses to open the season, Penn earned its first win of the year with a 28-21 victory over Dartmouth on Saturday.

In all but two games since 2006, including each of the last three contests, the game between Penn and Dartmouth has been decided on the final possession.

Penn quarterback has many of the same qualities as Tim Tebow and Michael Vick — from running the ball well to having an unfortunate tendency to get banged up.

Copeland, the big man in the middle, is the anchor, heart and soul of the Quakers’ defense. But he cannot do it alone.

Even through two games, it’s too early to predict how the Quakers’ season will play out.

The outcome of the football game Saturday wasn’t the result of the Quakers’ inability to execute plays. Rather, Penn’s loss to Villanova was due to the failure of the coaches to adjust to the demands of the game.

A mid-game quarterback change did little to change the Quakers’ offensive fortunes and Penn failed to snap its 101-year skid against Villanova, falling 24-8.

Penn’s last win against Vilanova was a 22-0 victory at Franklin Field in October 1911. Still, the Quakers have what it takes to unseat the Wildcats this year.

The last time Penn football beat Villanova, President Taft was still in office. The year was 1911.