Youngstown State is a public research university in Ohio. Tony Reno’s death is the latest note in a broader story of a program-focused, midwestern institution with a history in athletics and industry.
Tony Reno has died at 52 after serving as Yale’s head football coach for 14 seasons. He steered Yale to five Ivy League titles and 83 wins, and his legacy centers on mentorship and the relationships he built with players and staff. He stepped down in February due to health reasons and is survived by his wife Toni and children Dante, Angelina and Vince.