YOUNGSTOWN — As the offense and defense had their share of ups-and-downs this season, special teams have remained a strong point for Youngstown State. Through 10 games, the Penguins lead the FCS in net punting at 43.6 yards per game. Junior punter Brandon Kilpatrick has been a big part of ...

YOUNGSTOWN — Youngstown State junior Max Tomczak has no shortage of confidence in himself. As a wide receiver, it’s a common and necessary characteristic. He always believes he can beat whatever opposing defensive back stands in front of him, and he wants to be that go-to guy, the guy the ...

BEAVER TOWNSHIP — The YSU men’s and women’s basketball teams were scheduled to open their seasons last night with new head coaches Ethan Faulkner and Melissa Jackson christening the renovated Zidian Family Arena at Beeghly Center. Faulkner, who was named the 14th head coach of the ...

YOUNGSTOWN — A blackout at the Beeghly Center delayed the start of Youngstown State’s men’s and women’s basketball seasons. Due to an ongoing power outage affecting multiple buildings on campus, YSU’s season-opening women’s basketball game against North Dakota has been canceled. ...

Back to the drawing board for Youngstown State. A week after an inspired overtime win, the Penguins had their chances, but failed to capitalize on key opportunities in a 23-16 road defeat to No. 19 Illinois State on Saturday at Hancock Stadium in Normal, Ill. After pinning Illinois State ...

YOUNGSTOWN — Above the tunnel leading from Youngstown State’s locker room to the Beede Field turf at Stambaugh Stadium, hangs two signs that read, “Football is a 60-minute game” and “Finish.” Both are part of the Penguins’ mantras — something that the coaching staff has ...