The ’Penguin Nation Fans Podcast’ covers all things Youngstown State University sports related and focuses primarily on the football and basketball programs. Looking for valuable insight, recruiting updates, fun discussions, and more regarding YSU and the landscape surrounding them? Well you’re in the right place!
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Youngstown State puts together a historic offensive performance in a 57-24 road victory over Indiana State! 🐧
The Penguins finish with 696 total yards, the third-most in a single game in program history, as Beau Brungard throws for a career-high 386 yards and breaks Adrian Brown’s career rushing touchdown record with his 56th score on the ground. Jaden Gilbert adds a career-high 163 rushing yards and three touchdowns.
Plus, we break down Ebony Curry Jr.’s huge blocked field goal, the defense’s second-half turnaround, and what this win means for YSU’s position in the Missouri Valley Football Conference.
YSU improves to 5-2 overall and 3-1 in MVFC play, marking the program’s first 3-1 conference start since 2016.
🎙️ Listen now for the full game recap and analysis!
8 Oct 2026
Game Preview: Youngstown State at Indiana State
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The Penguins are back on the road for another Missouri Valley Football Conference matchup as No. 8 Youngstown State travels to Terre Haute to take on Indiana State.
YSU enters the matchup 4–2 overall and 2–1 in MVFC play, while the Sycamores are 2–4 and 0–2 in conference play.
In this episode, Gino breaks down the matchup from top to bottom, including:
Indiana State's dangerous passing attack
Freshman WR Jayden Reed and the Sycamores' talented receiving corps
The quarterback situation with Brady Allen starting in place of the injured Elijah Owens
Aaron Ball and Indiana State's rushing attack
Why Indiana State's defense could give YSU some problems up front
Beau Brungard's impact as both a passer and runner
Three keys to the game
Film observations from Indiana State's matchup with South Dakota
And Gino's final score prediction
Can the Penguins move to 3–1 in Missouri Valley play for the first time since 2016?
Tune in for the full preview.
Go Guins!
5 Oct 2026
Game Recap: YSU at SIU
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