Yale Bulldogs @ Youngstown State Penguins
FCS Championship - First Round
9-2, 3-2 Away
43
9-2, 3-2 Away
Final
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
YALE | 0 | 7 | 15 | 21 | 43 |
| 14 | 21 | 7 | 0 | 42 |
8-5, 5-2 Home
42
8-5, 5-2 Home
Game Leaders
260
D. RenoQB
21/38, 3 TD, 2 INT
260
317
B. BrungardQB
23/35, 3 TD
317
209
J. PitsenbergerRB
32 CAR, 3 TD
209
90
B. BrungardQB
17 CAR, 3 TD
90
138
L. AndersonWR
8 REC, 1 TD
138
105
M. TomczakWR
6 REC, 3 TD
105
1
M. ShaberDL
1
2
M. WellsLB
2
8
I. Ayo-DurojaiyeLB
5 SOLO
8
11
D. HodgeDB
4 SOLO
11
Team Stats
453
Total Yards
491
3
Turnovers
1
26
1st Downs
21
5-43
Penalties
9-88
7/13
3rd Down
4/9
3/3
4th Down
0/1
34:02
Possession
25:58
Game Information
Youngstown, OH
ESPN+
Video Highlights
1st Quarter
Touchdown
11:35 - 1st
0
YALE
7
YSU
Max Tomczak 23 Yd pass from Beau Brungard (Andrew Lastovka Kick)
8 plays, 79 yards, 3:20
Touchdown
6:17 - 1st
0
YALE
14
YSU
Beau Brungard 6 Yd Run (Andrew Lastovka Kick)
6 plays, 55 yards, 2:58
2nd Quarter
Touchdown
10:40 - 2nd
0
YALE
21
YSU
Max Tomczak 6 Yd pass from Beau Brungard (Andrew Lastovka Kick)
3 plays, 19 yards, 1:45
Touchdown
7:38 - 2nd
7
YALE
21
YSU
Josh Pitsenberger 4 Yd Run (Noah Piper Kick)
7 plays, 66 yards, 2:55
Touchdown
6:10 - 2nd
7
YALE
28
YSU
Beau Brungard 1 Yd Run (Andrew Lastovka Kick)
4 plays, 75 yards, 1:28
Touchdown
0:16 - 2nd
7
YALE
35
YSU
Beau Brungard 6 Yd Run (Andrew Lastovka Kick)
5 plays, 35 yards, 0:56
3rd Quarter
Touchdown
9:21 - 3rd
14
YALE
35
YSU
Spencer Mermans 4 Yd pass from Dante Reno (Noah Piper Kick)
13 plays, 75 yards, 5:39
Touchdown
7:37 - 3rd
14
YALE
42
YSU
Max Tomczak 7 Yd pass from Beau Brungard (Andrew Lastovka Kick)
3 plays, 75 yards, 1:44
Touchdown
2:41 - 3rd
22
YALE
42
YSU
Josh Pitsenberger 1 Yd Run (Dante Reno Pass to Graham Smith for Two-Point Conversion)
11 plays, 77 yards, 4:52
4th Quarter
Touchdown
14:54 - 4th
29
YALE
42
YSU
Lucius Anderson 11 Yd pass from Dante Reno (Noah Piper Kick)
7 plays, 37 yards, 2:38
Touchdown
5:19 - 4th
36
YALE
42
YSU
Graham Smith 4 Yd pass from Dante Reno (Noah Piper Kick)
12 plays, 72 yards, 4:36
Touchdown
2:47 - 4th
43
YALE
42
YSU
Josh Pitsenberger 56 Yd Run (Noah Piper Kick)
1 play, 56 yards, 0:10
Data is currently unavailable.
Win Probability
100%
--YALE
0%
--YSU
According to ESPN Analytics
2026 Standings
| Missouri Valley Football Conference | CONF | OVR |
|---|---|---|
| Illinois State | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| Indiana State | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| Murray State | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| North Dakota | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| Northern Iowa | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| South Dakota | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| South Dakota State | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| Southern Illinois | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| Youngstown State | 0-0 | 0-0 |
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