Youngstown State University Football Team Sees Success with Strong Performance in October

Strategic Insights -

The Youngstown State University (YSU) football team had a remarkable October, closing out the month with a 44-28 win over Missouri State. The Penguins' senior quarterback, Mitch Davidson, passed for a career-high 390 yards and tied his career best with four touchdowns. YSU trailed 7-0 before building a 38-14 lead early in the third quarter. The team has set a school record with six consecutive 30-plus point contests and tied the school mark for 40-point games in a season with five. The Penguins have scored at least 31 points in their seven games against FCS opponents this season and are averaging 41.1 points per game.

Key Takeaways:

  • The Youngstown State University football team has set a school record with six consecutive 30-plus point contests and tied the school mark for 40-point games in a season with five.
  • Senior quarterback Mitch Davidson passed for a career-high 390 yards and tied his career best with four touchdowns in the game against Missouri State.
  • The Penguins have scored at least 31 points in their seven games against FCS opponents this season, averaging 41.1 points per game.
  • Transfer running back Tyshon King has been a strong addition to the program, rushing for 673 yards on 112 carries and scoring a team-high nine touchdowns in eight games.
  • TB Dra Rushton has had a career year, rushing for 444 yards on 100 carries and scoring four touchdowns in the four contests against Illinois State, South Dakota, North Dakota, and Missouri State.
  • First-year PK Andrew Lastovka has been a major contributor, making a career-high three field goals against Missouri State and going 9-of-9 on field-goal attempts this season.

Statistics:

  • The Penguins have scored at least 30 points in six consecutive games, setting a school record.
  • The team has scored at least 40 points in five consecutive games, tying the program record.
  • The Penguins have allowed just 98.3 yards per game in rushing defense, one of just 10 FCS teams to allow fewer than 100 yards rushing per game.
  • QB Mitch Davidson has passed for 390 yards in a game, the third-most in school history.
  • Transfer running back Tyshon King has rushed for 673 yards on 112 carries and scored nine touchdowns in eight games.

Sources:

  • Youngstown State University News Release: "No. 22 Penguins Open November at Indiana State"
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