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Youngstown State Penguins vs Illinois State Redbirds

College Football
Youngstown St
4-3
40-35
Final
Illinois St
4-3
Hancock Stadium

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Who won: Youngstown St 40-35

The Youngstown State Penguins beat the Illinois State Redbirds 40-35 on Saturday, October 18, 2025 at Hancock Stadium. The Youngstown St outscored the Illinois St 21-7 in the 4th quarter. Beau Brungard led the Youngstown St in passing yards (23/34, 328 YDS, 2 TD, 1 INT). Tommy Rittenhouse led the Illinois St in passing yards (16/29, 206 YDS, 5 TD, 2 INT).

Recap · Oct 18
Brungard accounts for 5 TDs, 528 yards in Youngstown State's upset 40-35 win over Illinois State

Beau Brungard accounted for five touchdowns and 528 yards to lead Youngstown State to 40-35 upset, shootout win over Illinois State on Saturday.

What it means

  • Youngstown St 2-2 on the road; Illinois St 2-2 at home.

Latest headlines

Recap · Oct 10
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Brungard points the way for Youngstown State in 28-16 win over Southern Illinois
Recap · Sep 26
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Recap · Sep 26
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Recap · Sep 19
Johnson rushes for 238 yards, 2 TDs in South Dakota State's 27-20 win over Youngstown State
Recap · Sep 19
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Recap · Sep 12
Roy throws late TD pass, lifts FCS-member Illinois State past Northern Illinois 28-24

Quarterbacks

Youngstown St3rd in MVFC
Beau Brungard QB
Season passing leader · 328 YDS, 2 TD, 1 INT
Illinois St7th in MVFC
Tommy Rittenhouse QB
Season passing leader · 206 YDS, 5 TD, 2 INT

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Game info

Venue
Hancock Stadium, Normal, IL · Turf · Attendance 9,834

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