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
Team Stats
 | | |
|---|---|---|
| 1st Downs | 26 | 21 |
| 3rd down efficiency | 7-13 | 4-9 |
| 4th down efficiency | 3-3 | 0-1 |
| Total Yards | 453 | 491 |
| Passing | 260 | 317 |
| Comp/Att | 21/39 | 23/35 |
| Yards per pass | 6.7 | 9.1 |
| Interceptions thrown | 2 | 0 |
| Rushing | 193 | 174 |
| Rushing Attempts | 45 | 24 |
| Yards per rush | 4.3 | 7.3 |
| Penalties | 5-43 | 9-88 |
| Turnovers | 3 | 1 |
| Fumbles lost | 1 | 1 |
| Interceptions thrown | 2 | 0 |
| Possession | 34:02 | 25:58 |
YALE @ YSU Videos
Joshua Pitsenberger rushes in for 56-yard rushing touchdown
Dante Reno throws 4-yard touchdown pass vs. Youngstown State
Dante Reno throws 11-yard touchdown pass vs. Youngstown State
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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