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Youngstown State football winning streak

Overview

The No. 8 ranked Youngstown State football team secured consecutive victories in early October 2026.

On October 4, the Penguins earned a 28-16 road win against No. 21 Southern Illinois. Despite a difficult first half characterized by two interceptions and limited offensive yardage, the defense helped the team take control in the second half. Quarterback Beau Brungard contributed both passing and rushing touchdowns during the win.

Following this, Youngstown State defeated Indiana State 57-24 on October 10. The team recorded a season-high 696 total yards, led by Brungard’s 386 passing yards and three touchdowns, as well as Jaden Gilbert’s 163 rushing yards and three touchdowns. This victory marked the team’s third consecutive win, bringing their record to 5-2.

Entities

Beau Brungard · Youngstown State University · Doug Phillips · Jaden Gilbert · Youngstown State

Timeline

  1. [SPORTS] 5 sources
    Youngstown State defeats Indiana State 57-24

    Youngstown State defeated Indiana State 57-24, fueled by Beau Brungard’s five total touchdowns and Jaden Gilbert’s 163 rushing yards.

  2. [SPORTS] 4 sources
    Youngstown State defeats Southern Illinois 28-16

    No. 8 Youngstown State defeated No. 21 Southern Illinois 28-16, marking their first road win of the season and their second consecutive ranked victory.

Sources

dailyegyptian.com · goblueraiders.com · gosycamores.com · newsday.com · tribtoday.com · winnipegfreepress.com