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Sydeski prepares for Mercyhurst head coaching debut against Youngstown State

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 26, 2026, 3:03 AM

Last updated Aug 26, 2026

Sydeski prepares for Mercyhurst head coaching debut against Youngstown State

Summary

Tom Sydeski is set to make his head coaching debut for Mercyhurst on Thursday at Youngstown State, with kickoff scheduled for 6 pm. The Lakers will face their former head coach, Ryan Riemedio, who is now the Penguins' defensive coordinator. This matchup will mark the start of the 2026 season for both teams.

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Key Details

•Mercyhurst's season opener is against Youngstown State on August 26.
•Tom Sydeski is the new head coach for Mercyhurst football.
•Ryan Riemedio was previously the head coach of Mercyhurst.
•Kickoff is set for 6 pm at Youngstown State.

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3:03 AMYahoo Sports — Sydeski set to make Mercyhurst head coaching debut Thursday at Youngstown State

What they're saying

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Mercyhurst football first year head coach Tom Sydeski is set to make his head coaching debut Thursday when the Lakers face Youngstown State. Mercyhurst will face its former head coach from last season, Penguins defensive coordinator Ryan Riemedio, when the Lakers kick off their 2026 season Thursday at 6 pm at YSU.
— Yahoo Sports

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