Youngstown State University's Beau Brungard Shatters School Records in 56-17 Win Over Robert Morris

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Beau Brungard, a junior quarterback for the Youngstown State University Penguins, made history by setting the school's single-game rushing record with 264 yards in a resounding 56-17 victory over Robert Morris on Saturday at Stambaugh Stadium. Brungard's impressive performance, which included five touchdowns and 386 total yards, marked a dominant win for the Penguins, who improved to 2-0 on the season. The Penguins' offense amassed 593 total yards, including 424 yards on the ground, while their defense stifled the Colonials, allowing just 233 total yards.

Key Takeaways:

  • Beau Brungard set the Youngstown State and Missouri Valley Football Conference single-game rushing record by a quarterback with 264 yards.
  • Brungard accounted for five touchdowns and 386 total yards, including four rushing touchdowns and one passing touchdown.
  • The Penguins' offense amassed 593 total yards, including 424 yards on the ground, ranking 10th in school history.
  • Mike Well recorded five tackles, two tackles for loss, and recovered a fumble.
  • Max Tomczak led the Penguins' receiving corps with five catches for 69 yards and a touchdown.
  • The Penguins' defense allowed just 233 total yards, including 41 rushing yards.
  • Youngstown State scored on eight consecutive possessions and scored 56 straight points before Robert Morris posted a touchdown midway through the fourth quarter.
  • Brungard became the first Youngstown State quarterback to run for four touchdowns in a game.
  • Brungard also became the first quarterback to rush for more than 200 yards in a game for the Penguins.

Statistics:

  • 264 yards rushing by Beau Brungard to set the school's single-game rushing record.
  • 56-17 final score in YSU's favor.
  • 593 total yards gained by the Penguins offense.
  • 424 yards on the ground by the Penguins, ranking 10th in school history.
  • 386 total yards accounted for by Beau Brungard.
  • 5 touchdowns scored by Beau Brungard.
  • 12-of-16 passing with a touchdown by Beau Brungard.
  • 122 yards passing by Beau Brungard.
  • 5 catches for 69 yards and a touchdown by Max Tomczak.
  • 4 catches for 48 yards by Mike Solomon.
  • 233 total yards allowed by the Penguins' defense.
  • 41 rushing yards allowed by the Penguins' defense.

Sources:

  • Youngstown State University Athletics [1]
  • NCAA [2]