{"id":17775,"date":"2025-11-23T14:22:39","date_gmt":"2025-11-23T18:22:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.red94.net\/news\/youngstown-state-makes-fcs-playoffs-for-2nd-time-in-3-years-hosts-yale-this-saturday\/"},"modified":"2025-11-23T14:22:53","modified_gmt":"2025-11-23T18:22:53","slug":"69343-youngstown-state-makes-fcs-playoffs-for-2nd-time-in-3-years-hosts-yale-this-satu","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.red94.net\/news\/69343-youngstown-state-makes-fcs-playoffs-for-2nd-time-in-3-years-hosts-yale-this-satu\/","title":{"rendered":"Youngstown State makes FCS playoffs for 2nd time in 3 years, hosts Yale this Saturday"},"content":{"rendered":"

Youngstown State<\/b> is back in the FCS playoffs<\/b> for only the second time in three years<\/b>. The Penguins<\/b> finished 8-4<\/b> and earned the #15 seed<\/b>. They’ll host Yale<\/b> on Nov. 29<\/b> at Stambaugh Stadium<\/b> at 12 p.m. ET<\/b>.<\/p>\n

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\ud83d\udd25 Quick Facts:<\/p>\n

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  • YSU record:<\/b> 8-4<\/b> overall, 5-3<\/b> MVFC, ranked #17<\/b> in FCS Coaches Poll<\/li>\n
  • Yale record:<\/b> 8-2<\/b> from the Ivy League<\/b>, making FCS playoff debut<\/li>\n
  • Key stat:<\/b> YSU beat Northern Iowa 35-32<\/b> last week to secure playoff spot<\/li>\n
  • Playoff matchup:<\/b> First-round game at Stambaugh Stadium<\/b> on Nov. 29<\/b><\/li>\n
  • Notable wins:<\/b> Quality victories over Illinois State<\/b> and #16 Southern Illinois<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n

    What Happened This Season<\/h2>\n

    Youngstown State<\/b> didn’t get there easily. The Penguins<\/b> bounced back from a rough season opener. They found their stride and won their final three games. That included a dramatic 35-32<\/b> comeback over Northern Iowa<\/b> in their finale.<\/p>\n

    Quarterback Beau Brungard<\/b> absolutely carried the load against UNI<\/b>. He accounted for five total touchdowns<\/b>\u2014two passing and three rushing. Brungard<\/b> put up 369 total yards<\/b> and led a powerful offensive attack. The team dominated the first half, leading 28-3<\/b> at intermission.<\/p>\n

    This marks Youngstown State’s<\/b> return to the postseason. They last made the playoffs in 2023<\/b>. Head coach Doug Phillips<\/b> has guided the program to strong offensive outputs all year. The team ranks #1 in the conference<\/b> in total offense with over 460 yards per game<\/b>. They’re also ranked in the Top 20 in every statistical category<\/b> in FCS play.<\/p>\n

    Why Yale Poses a Serious Challenge<\/h2>\n

    Don’t sleep on Yale<\/b>. The Bulldogs<\/b> finished 8-2<\/b> and earned an automatic bid as Ivy League<\/b> champions. This is historic\u2014Yale<\/b> just entered the FCS playoff<\/b> for the first time ever this year.<\/p>\n

    Yale<\/b>‘s defense is what you need to watch. The Ivy League<\/b> champion plays a brand of football that emphasizes defense and controlled passing. They won’t match Youngstown State’s<\/b> offensive firepower, but they can slow things down.<\/p>\n

    Home field matters here. Stambaugh Stadium<\/b> will be loud and energetic. YSU<\/b> has a 5-1<\/b> home record this season. That advantage shouldn’t be underestimated in a first-round playoff game where seeding is tight.<\/p>\n

    The Matchup at a Glance<\/h2>\n

    Let’s break down how these teams stack up:<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
    Category<\/b><\/th>\nYoungstown State<\/b><\/th>\nYale<\/b><\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
    Overall Record<\/b><\/td>\n8-4<\/b><\/td>\n8-2<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    FCS Ranking<\/b><\/td>\n#17<\/b> Coaches Poll<\/td>\nNot previously ranked<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    Home Record<\/b><\/td>\n5-1<\/b><\/td>\nNot available<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    Conference<\/b><\/td>\nMissouri Valley<\/b><\/td>\nIvy League<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    Playoff History<\/b><\/td>\nSecond time in 3 years<\/td>\nFirst FCS playoff appearance<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

    Youngstown State<\/b> brings offensive intensity and playoff experience. Yale<\/b> brings an undefeated conference record and a disciplined defensive system. This matchup will likely come down to tempo control and execution.<\/p>\n

    Keys to Victory for YSU<\/h2>\n

    Start with Beau Brungard<\/b>. He’s been electric lately, especially on the ground. If YSU<\/b> can establish the run game early, they’ll control field position.<\/p>\n

    Second, Youngstown State<\/b> must capitalize on possessions. Navy-style, defensive-minded Ivy League<\/b> teams don’t beat themselves. Every drive needs to result in points.<\/p>\n

    Finally, keep Stambaugh Stadium<\/b> rocking. Home teams win first-round playoffs way more often than pundits expect. The noise alone can disrupt Yale’s<\/b> passing game.<\/p>\n

    What Comes Next for the Penguins?<\/h2>\n

    If YSU<\/b> wins this game, they’ll face a second-round opponent on Dec. 6<\/b> in the second round. The playoff bracket is still wide open at this juncture. But for now, focus is entirely on Yale<\/b>.<\/p>\n

    Youngstown State<\/b> has proven they belong on this stage. They beat ranked teams this season. They’ve got the offensive weapons. And they play their best football at home. Will this team finally make a deep playoff run?<\/p>\n

    Sources<\/h3>\n
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    • WKBN<\/b> – Local coverage of YSU’s FCS playoff selection and upcoming Yale matchup<\/li>\n
    • ESPN<\/b> – Box scores and statistics from YSU vs. Northern Iowa and playoff bracket information<\/li>\n
    • NCAA.com<\/b> – Official 2025 FCS playoff bracket, seeds, and schedule details<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"","protected":false},"author":20,"featured_media":17774,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"schema_org_data":"{\"@context\":\"https:\/\/schema.org\",\"@graph\":[{\"@type\":\"Place\",\"name\":\"Stambaugh Stadium\",\"description\":\"venue\"}]}","_extracted_celebrities":"","_extracted_movies":"","_extracted_places":null,"_extracted_videos":"","_last_enrichment_date":"2025-11-23 14:23:07","footnotes":""},"categories":[188],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-17775","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-sport","generate-columns","tablet-grid-50","mobile-grid-100","grid-parent","grid-33"],"yoast_head":"\nYoungstown State makes FCS playoffs for 2nd time in 3 years, hosts Yale this Saturday<\/title>\n<meta name=\"robots\" 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