Cornell University Athletics

Men's Football

Cornell University

NCAA D1 · Ivy League · Ithaca, NY

4-6

2026 record

40%

Win rate, 3yr

$15.4k

Avg net price

95%

Grad rate

The program

2026 4-62025 4-62024 4-62023 4-62022 4-6

Under Dan Swanstrom: 8-12 since 2025

Dan Swanstrom, Head coach · 1 season · football@cornell.edu

Assistants: Alex Peffley · Andrew Heffler (Offensive Analyst) · Andrew Dees · Anthony Decker · Azelin Carrington Colbi Elliott (Defensive Analyst) · Chris Van Alstyne · Cole Smith (Special Teams Analyst) · Danielle Hemly · Dr. Greg Shelley · Dr. Matthew Miller (Faculty Advisor) · Eric Franklin

The roster · 2026

85 on the roster36 So25 Jr24 Sr

Saeed Moghaddam Adames

So. · Linebacker

Miami, Fla.

Josiah Allen

So. · Running Back

Marietta, Ga.

K'Adrian McLee

Jr. · Wide Receiver

Uniontown, Pa.

Rodell Evans III

Jr. · Safety

Saratoga Springs, N.Y.

Ty Blair

So. · Running Back

Georgetown, Texas

Garrett Bass-Sulpizio

Sr. · Quarterback

San Diego, Calif.

Dylan Page

Sr. · Offensive Line

Valley Stream, N.Y.

Mateu Parker

So. · Wide Receiver

Dallas, Texas

Joe Safar

So. · Tight End

Wexford, Pa.

Ean Pope

Sr. · Running Back

Miami, Fla.

Ryder Kurtz

Sr. · Tight End

Stamford, Conn.

Braylon James

So. · Safety

St. Augustine, Fla.

Jacob Carter

So. · Cornerback

Phoenix, Ariz.

Alan Zhao

Sr. · Kicker

Marriottsville, Md.

John McAuliffe

So. · Running Back

Orland Park, Ill.

Gage Homola

Jr. · Defensive Line

Hampshire, Ill.

Will Buck

So. · Punter/Kicker

Emmaus, Pa.

Devin Page

Sr. · Quarterback

Valley Stream, N.Y.

A sample of the roster.

Roster turnover

Players graduating after the 2026 season, by position.

OL6 of 14 graduating
DB5 of 17 graduating
LB3 of 10 graduating
QB2 of 4 graduating
TE2 of 6 graduating
WR2 of 10 graduating

Where they're from

New York 12Florida 9California 8Pennsylvania 6Illinois 4New Jersey 4Other 42

Cost & academics

Net cost after aid, by family income

Under $30k$1.8k/yr
$30-48k$4.1k/yr
$48-75k$6.8k/yr
$75-110k$14.3k/yr
$110k+$50.0k/yr

SAT 25-75%

1500-1570

Grad rate

95%

Admit rate

9%

Enrollment

16k

Also in the Ivy League

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