YSU football faces tough task at S. Dakota St.

By JOE SCALZO

scalzo@vindy.com

YOUNGSTOWN

YSU’s growing pains have become a growing pain.

Three weeks ago, the Penguins were in the midst of a three-game winning streak that included a victory over two-time defending Missouri Valley champion Southern Illinois.

Life was good.

Now, the Penguins have lost three straight, blowing double-digit leads in all three, and the focus has gone from winning the league to winning a game.

Life isn’t so good.

YSU (3-4, 1-3 MVFC) looks to earn their first road victory at South Dakota State Saturday.

Read the story in Saturday’s Vindicator.