Upcoming Event: Football versus New Hampshire on September 20, 2025 at 1:00 PM
1:00 PM

Football
vs New Hampshire
Division I All-New England Team (2019)
All-Ivy League First Team (2019)
Phil Steele All-Ivy League Second Team (2019)
FIFTH-YEAR (2019)
Named to the All-Ivy League First Team, Division I All-New England Team and Phil Steele’s All-Ivy League Second Team on the offensive line … played a big part in Dartmouth winning its 19th Ivy League title and ending the season ranked in the top 25 … anchored the front line that paved the way for Dartmouth to lead the Ivy League in rushing yards per game (167.0) and rank second in scoring offense (33.3 points per game) … extremely effective pass blocker as well, contributing to the ultra-efficient passing game that ranked second nationally in passing efficiency … part of the unit that allowed fewer sacks that any other Ancient Eight squad … the offense was also third in the FCS in third-down conversion percentage at over 50 percent.
SENIOR (2018)
Cracked the starting lineup and stayed there all season, lining up as the Big Green’s right guard … helped Dartmouth finish the season 15th in the FCS coaches poll as the offense ranked 11th among FCS teams in rushing (254.7 yards per game), sixth in fewest sacks allowed (7) and eighth in team passing efficiency … the Big Green also ranked in the top 20 nationally in scoring offense at 34 points per game, as well as third- and fourth-down conversion percentage.
JUNIOR (2017)
Played in all 10 games on the offensive line, primarily on field goal and extra-point situations.
SOPHOMORE (2016)
Sat out the season with an injury.
FRESHMAN (2015)
Mostly played with the junior varsity, but did see some action on the line in the 41-20 win at Penn.
HIGH SCHOOL
Four-year letterman was chosen to the WPIAL first-team as a senior captain ... also all-conference first team that year ... father Mark played football at Mercyhurst ... Future Business Leaders of America.
PERSONAL
Full name is Zachary Sammartino ... born on May 20, 1997 ... only child of Mark and Lori Sammartino ... father played football at Mercyhurst ... uncle Paul Sammartino played at California University of Pennsylvania ... Bruno Sammartino, the legendary Hall of Fame wrestler, is a great uncle ... intends to study economics in preparation for a career in business ... enjoys fishing and target shooting ... plays the saxophone.