Mercyhurst football begins 2026 season at Youngstown State

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The Mercyhurst football team begins its 2026 season on Thursday, August 27, traveling to face Youngstown State at Stambaugh Stadium in Youngstown, Ohio. The matchup marks the head-coaching debut of Thomas Sydeski.

The Lakers return several key players from their 2025 squad, including senior wide receiver Dylan Evans and linebacker Jeff Leavell. The roster also features returning contributors such as Evan Van Dyke, Jameir Gamble, and Byron Cardwell Jr.

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Cleveland State University · Mercyhurst University · Sinisa Ubiparipovic · Thomas Sydeski · Youngstown State University

Sources

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