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Youngstown State secures 28-16 victory over Southern Illinois

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 4, 2026, 1:55 AM

Last updated Oct 4, 2026

Youngstown State secures 28-16 victory over Southern Illinois

Summary

Youngstown State triumphed over Southern Illinois 28-16 on Saturday in Carbondale, Illinois. Beau Brungard threw for 219 yards and a touchdown while also rushing for a score. The Penguins, ranked No. 8 in the Stats Perform poll, overcame a 10-7 halftime deficit, scoring three touchdowns in the second half. Southern Illinois saw DJ Williams pass for 288 yards but was hampered by a fumble that led to a quick Youngstown State touchdown. The Penguins improve their record to 4-2 while Southern Illinois falls to 3-3. Youngstown State will next visit Indiana State, while Southern Illinois will face South Dakota.

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By the Numbers

•Brungard completes 20 of 29 passes for 219 yards.
•Penguins score 21 unanswered points in the second half.
•Southern Illinois fumbles early in the third quarter.
•Youngstown State moves to 2-1 in MVFC play.
•Next, Youngstown State plays at Indiana State.

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1:55 AMYahoo Sports — Brungard points the way for Youngstown State in 28-16 win over Southern Illinois

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(AP) — Beau Brungard threw for 219 yards and a touchdown and ran for another, and Youngstown State beat Southern Illinois 28-16 Saturday in a matchup of two Top 25 Stats Perform poll participants in the Championship Subdivision.Brungard, who managed to overcome a pair of interceptions, ran for 69 yards on 16 carries and completed 20 of 29 passes.
— Yahoo Sports

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