NFL Breaking News: Tony Reno, the longtime Yale Bulldogs head football coach, has died at the age of 52, according to a statement from Yale Athletics.

Reno spent 14 seasons as Yale's head coach, finishing with an 83-49 record and five Ivy League championships. He had recently stepped away from the program for health reasons.

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Yale Athletics director Victoria M. "Vicky" Chun described Reno as an important part of the school's athletics community and highlighted the impact he had on players, colleagues and friends.

"Tony Reno devoted his life to serving others and approached every day with humility, compassion, and purpose," Chun said.

She also pointed to Reno's commitment to mentorship and the relationships he built during his time at Yale, saying those relationships and the lives he influenced would form an important part of his legacy.

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Reno's Legacy at Yale

Reno's 14-year tenure included 83 victories and five Ivy League championships, making his time leading the Bulldogs a significant part of the program's recent history.

His departure from the coaching position came after health concerns, according to the source.

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Tributes Follow Reno's Death

Tributes have followed the news of Reno's death from fans and members of the media.

Yale's game on Saturday also carried an emotional connection to Reno's family, with the Bulldogs rallying from a significant deficit in a game that included a contribution from his son, Dante Reno.

Yale Athletics expressed its condolences to Reno's family, including Toni, Dante, Angelina and Vince, as tributes continued following the news.

Reno's passing at 52 marks the loss of a coach whose career at Yale extended across 14 seasons and whose impact, according to the school's athletics leadership, went beyond his accomplishments on the football field.