YOUNGSTOWN — Youngstown State didn’t get off to the start it wanted to in its season opener at Villanova. The Penguins weren’t able to take advantage of early opportunities when they presented themselves, they turned the ball over in critical moments, the offense struggled to move the ...

PHILADELPHIA, Pa. — Coming into the season, it was Beau Brungard’s game experience from a year ago that gave him a leg up in Youngstown State’s quarterback competition. “He had an opportunity to sit behind Mitch (Davidson),” head coach Doug Phillips said. “He has game reps and he ...

PHILADELPHIA, Pa. — Taking advantage of opportunities when they present themselves is something that YSU head coach Doug Phillips stressed coming into the Penguins’ opener against Villanova. YSU missed on a handful of chances to build momentum against the Wildcats, particularly in the ...

YOUNGSTOWN — For eight months, Youngstown State has lined up against itself. Throughout spring practice and fall camp, the Penguins have hit each other and scrimmaged against themselves, but now they finally have someone different to set their sights on. And it’s a familiar foe, as YSU ...

YOUNGSTOWN — It’s been an offseason of change for Youngstown State’s defense. Of the 11 defensive players that started the Penguins’ season finale against Villanova in the FCS playoffs last season, just one still remains on the roster. Thirteen of YSU’s 14 leading tacklers from ...

YOUNGSTOWN — After a position battle that went through spring practice and into fall camp, Youngstown State has named a new starting quarterback. Sophomore and former Springfield star Beau Brungard has been taking reps with the first-team offense in practice and will start YSU’s season ...