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Sponsor: http://amysguarentee.com YSU defeats UNI 35-22 to improve to 6-2 overall and 4-1 in the MVFC. Gino recaps the Penguins’ third ranked win of the season.

Sponsor: https://www.amysguarantee.com/ No. 6 Youngstown State returns to Stambaugh Stadium for Homecoming to take on No. 19 Northern Iowa in a massive MVFC showdown! 🐧 In this episode, we break down the matchup between YSU’s explosive offense and a UNI defense that has forced turnovers and challenged some of the best teams in the conference. We dive into the film, key players to watch, the recent history between these two programs, and the three biggest keys to a Penguin victory. Can Beau Brungard and the Penguins keep rolling after their dominant win over Indiana State? Will YSU protect the football and win the red-zone battle against a tough Panthers team? Kickoff: Saturday at 6:00 p.m. at Stambaugh Stadium.

Sponsor: https://www.amysguarantee.com/ Article: https://penguinnationweekly.com/2026/10/11/initial-thoughts-ysus-offense-erupts-for-57-points-in-57-24-win/ Youngstown State puts together a historic offensive performance in a 57-24 road victory over Indiana State! 🐧 The Penguins finish with 696 total yards, the third-most in a single game in program history, as Beau Brungard throws for a career-high 386 yards and breaks Adrian Brown’s career rushing touchdown record with his 56th score on the ground. Jaden Gilbert adds a career-high 163 rushing yards and three touchdowns. Plus, we break down Ebony Curry Jr.’s huge blocked field goal, the defense’s second-half turnaround, and what this win means for YSU’s position in the Missouri Valley Football Conference. YSU improves to 5-2 overall and 3-1 in MVFC play, marking the program’s first 3-1 conference start since 2016. 🎙️ Listen now for the full game recap and analysis!

Sponsor: https://www.amysguarantee.com/ The Penguins are back on the road for another Missouri Valley Football Conference matchup as No. 8 Youngstown State travels to Terre Haute to take on Indiana State. YSU enters the matchup 4–2 overall and 2–1 in MVFC play, while the Sycamores are 2–4 and 0–2 in conference play. In this episode, Gino breaks down the matchup from top to bottom, including: Indiana State's dangerous passing attack Freshman WR Jayden Reed and the Sycamores' talented receiving corps The quarterback situation with Brady Allen starting in place of the injured Elijah Owens Aaron Ball and Indiana State's rushing attack Why Indiana State's defense could give YSU some problems up front Beau Brungard's impact as both a passer and runner Three keys to the game Film observations from Indiana State's matchup with South Dakota And Gino's final score prediction Can the Penguins move to 3–1 in Missouri Valley play for the first time since 2016? Tune in for the full preview. Go Guins!

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Sponsor: https://www.amysguarantee.com/ Game Preview: Youngstown State at Southern Illinois Youngstown State hits the road for another Missouri Valley Football Conference matchup, traveling to Southern Illinois. In this episode, Gino breaks down the matchup and the three biggest keys for the Penguins: staying ahead of the sticks, protecting Beau Brungard, and creating turnovers. How can YSU attack a Southern Illinois defense that likes to bring pressure? Can the Penguins take advantage of SIU's defensive line and create opportunities in the passing game? And can YSU's defense force the Salukis into mistakes? Plus, Beau Brungard is just two rushing touchdowns away from tying Adrian Brown's school record of 55 career rushing touchdowns. Let's preview YSU at Southern Illinois!

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Sponsor: https://www.amysguarantee.com/ Gino previews YSU’s game against South Dakota. Go Guins! 🐧

Sponsor: https://www.amysguarantee.com/ Recapping YSU's 27-20 defeat to No. 2 SDSU.

Sponsor: https://www.amysguarantee.com/ Article: https://www.redshirtsports.com/game-preview-youngstown-state-at-south-dakota-state Youngstown State is heading to Brookings for its first Missouri Valley Football Conference game of the season as the No. 9 Penguins take on the No. 2 South Dakota State Jackrabbits. In this episode of the Penguin Nation Fans Podcast, Gino Leone breaks down one of the biggest games on YSU’s schedule, including SDSU’s explosive rushing attack, the Jackrabbits’ passing game, Beau Brungard’s matchup against one of the nation’s top defenses, and the battle in the trenches. Gino also breaks down the three biggest keys to the game: stopping the run, protecting Beau Brungard, and winning on third down and in the red zone. Can YSU slow down the Jackrabbits and leave Brookings with a statement conference win? Go Guins! 🐧

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Sponsor:  https://www.amysguarantee.com/ The Penguins are back home as Youngstown State prepares to take on the Duquesne Dukes at Stambaugh Stadium. In this episode, Gino breaks down Duquesne's loss to Air Force, the Dukes' run-first offensive identity, and the key players YSU needs to watch, including quarterback Carson Camp, running back Ness Davis, wide receiver Ryan Petras, cornerback DJ Cerisier and former Penguin Dallas Harper. Gino also looks back at YSU's 28-25 loss to Duquesne in 2024 and explains why this year's matchup could look very different. Plus, the four keys to the game: 🏈 Shut down Duquesne's running game 🏈 Pressure Carson Camp 🏈 Run the football 🏈 Avoid special teams turnovers Can the Penguins get back on track and take care of business at home? #YSU #GoGuins #YoungstownState #FCSFootball #PenguinNation

Sponsor: https://www.amysguarantee.com/ The Penguins suffer their first loss of the 2026 season, falling 45-13 to SEC opponent Kentucky. Gino breaks down YSU’s performance on both sides of the ball, including a defensive front that struggled to generate pressure, an offense that showed some positives but lacked explosive plays, and another costly special teams mistake. Plus, Lynn Wyche-El’s standout performance, Beau Brungard’s night, and what YSU needs to improve before returning home to face Duquesne. The Penguins are now 1-1. How will they respond?