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Penguins outlast Niagara in OT

Devin Haygood scored five of his seven points in overtime for YSU.


Consistency up front helps fuel YSU’s run game

YSU’s offensive line will see diverse looks from EWU.

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YSU pass defense to be tested

Quarterback Gage Gubrud is completing 68 percent of his passes, has 45 touchdowns as opposed to 12 interceptions and is averaging 369.8 passing yards.


Pelini mum on team suspensions, gun charges

Bo Pelini, head football coach at Youngstown State University, told reporters at his Tuesday news conference he would not address any disciplinary actions related to the team. The Vindicator, however, confirmed that tailback Martin Ruiz and four other players will be suspended for Saturday’s national semifinal against Eastern Washington.

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YSU MUM ON WHICH PLAYERS OR SUBSTANCE INVOLVED

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Webb, Wells and defensive stands send YSU to FCS semifinals

It was a game that had it all. Turnovers, missed opportunities, overtime and a new school record.


Kent State women pull away from YSU in fourth quarter

Alison Smolinski scored a season-high 16 points and made four of Youngstown State’s 11 3-pointers.


Morse scores 21 points, but YSU men fall to American

Junior Cameron Morse scored a team-high 21 points and had six rebounds.


Ed Puskas: Penguins still alive & kicking despite hiccups

Bo Pelini said YSU had mistakes in all three phases, but picked each other up.


Double OT win sends Penguins to semifinals

YSU defensive tackle Cody Squiric celebrates after the Penguins defeated Wofford 30-23 in double overtime Saturday afternoon at Stambaugh Stadium. The victory sent YSU to the FCS semifinals for the first time in a decade.

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Penguins’ goal is stuffing Wofford’s run

No matter the outcome, this game should be done before dinner time.


Ticket sales brisk for YSU’s next game

It’s been a busy week for Eric McLellan, but as far as he’s concerned, that’s a good thing.


Charles Grove: Penguins have changed since September

YSU is not the same team that was struggling at miseason.


Wofford’s option offense presents new challenge

There’s a new challenge every week with each new team the Youngstown State football team faces, but this week will prove to be a challenge different to anything this team has seen this year.

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Spartans handle Morse-less Penguins

Donlan led Penguins with 21 points