YOUNGSTOWN — With non-conference play now behind it, Youngstown State is looking to reset as it begins Missouri Valley Football Conference play this week. The Penguins have struggled to a 1-3 start in four games against non-league opponents, which has included a pair of gut-wrenching, ...
YOUNGSTOWN — It’s a fresh slate this season for Youngstown State. The Penguins have a new coach, a new roster, a new style of play and even new seats in the Beeghly Center, as they began official practices on Monday in anticipation of the upcoming 2024-25 season. “So excited to be ...
YOUNGSTOWN — Youngstown State has made a living off the transfer portal in recent years. Former head coach Jerrod Calhoun brought in five transfers prior to the 2022-23 season in which YSU won its first Horizon League regular season championship. Then last year, the Penguins had eight ...
PITTSBURGH, Pa. — Even moral victories are hard to come by when you lose by 56 points. Pitt’s offense was a model of efficiency, as the Panthers scored touchdowns on nine of 11 possessions to crush Youngstown State 73-17 on Saturday at Acrisure Stadium in Pittsburgh. Six of Pitt’s ...
As a Youngstown native, the opportunity to coach his hometown team was not something former Youngstown State head coach Eric Wolford could afford to turn down when he was hired at the end of 2009. “I was grateful for the opportunity to be head coach at Youngstown State,” said Wolford, who ...
YOUNGSTOWN — Last week’s frustrating defeat at the hands of Duquesne left Youngstown State looking for answers, particularly up front on both sides of the ball. Through three games, the Penguins are 92nd in the FCS in rush defense, allowing just a hair under 200 yards per game. Even ...
