Beau Brungard leads Youngstown State over Mercyhurst with five total touchdowns
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 28, 2026, 1:36 AM
Last updated Aug 28, 2026
Beau Brungard threw for three touchdowns and ran for two, leading Youngstown State to a 43-10 victory over Mercyhurst in their season opener on August 27, 2026. The Penguins, ranked No. 9 in the Stats Perform FCS Top 25, built a substantial 29-3 lead by halftime. Brungard's strong performance included 232 passing yards and 119 rushing yards. Mercyhurst managed only one touchdown, a 2-yard pass from Alex Gevaudan to Sha'lik Hampton in the fourth quarter. Youngstown State will face Kentucky on September 5, while Mercyhurst travels to New Mexico State on the same day.
- •Youngstown State scored 43 points against Mercyhurst.
- •The Penguins achieved 484 yards of total offense.
- •Brungard had 232 passing yards and 119 rushing yards.
- •Mercyhurst's only touchdown came on a 2-yard pass.
- •Youngstown State next faces Kentucky on September 5.
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"Beau Brungard wasted no time reminding college football fans why he is considered one of the top quarterbacks in the FCS. The Youngstown State quarterback put together an impressive performance Thursday night, leading the Penguins to a dominant 43-10 victory over Mercyhurst in their season opener. Brungard entered the season with plenty of expectations after…
"Beau Brungard threw for three touchdowns and ran for two, leading Youngstown State to a 43-10 rout of Mercyhurst in a Football Championship Subdivision season opener on Thursday night. Brungard, the reigning Walter Payton Award winner as the top offensive player in FCS, had 98 yards rushing in the first half as the Penguins built a 29-3 lead.
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External links- Yahoo SportsAug 28, 2026, 2:28 AMBeau Brungard Leads Youngstown State to Dominant Season Opening Win
Beau Brungard wasted no time reminding college football fans why he is considered one of the top quarterbacks in the FCS. The Youngstown State quarterback put together an impressive performance Thursday night, leading the Penguins to a dominant 43-10 victory over Mercyhurst in their season opener. Brungard entered the season with plenty of expectations after…
- Yahoo SportsAug 28, 2026, 1:36 AMBeau Brungard accounts for 5 touchdowns in Youngstown State's season-opening win over Mercyhurst
Beau Brungard threw for three touchdowns and ran for two, leading Youngstown State to a 43-10 rout of Mercyhurst in a Football Championship Subdivision season opener on Thursday night. Brungard, the reigning Walter Payton Award winner as the top offensive player in FCS, had 98 yards rushing in the first half as the Penguins built a 29-3 lead.
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