The 1996 Penn Quakers football team was an

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team that represented the

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in the

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during the

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Background

During its fifth season under head coach

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, the team compiled a 5–5 record (3–4 against Ivy League opponents). Tim Gage and Matt Julien were the team captains. Defensive tackle

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led the team on defense; at the end of the season, he was selected as a first-team All-American. Jasen Scott was selected as the team's most valuable player. Barrow and Scott both received first-team honors on the 1997 All-Ivy League team. The team's statistical leaders included Tom MacLeod with 720 passing yards, Mark Fabish with 302 receiving yards, and Jasen Scott with 1,193 rushing yards and 68 points scored.2016 Penn Quakers Football Fact Book, pp. 118-122.

Schedule

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Roster

References

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