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Youngstown State Football: Building Momentum and Respect
By Eddie Kahl | Steel Valley Sports Photography by Eddie Kahl YOUNGSTOWN, OHIO — There’s a new buzz around Youngstown State football, and it’s not just the echo of the Ice Castle crowd on game day. The Penguins are quietly building something sustainable — a program grounded in physicality, discipline, and steady progress that’s catching the attention of college football watchers across the Midwest. A Clear Identity Head coach Doug Phillips has emphasized the same message sinc
6 days ago2 min read
Youngstown State Penguins: Midseason Momentum and What’s Next
By Steel Valley Sports Photography by Eddie Kahl YOUNGSTOWN, OH — It hasn’t been a perfect season, but the Youngstown State Penguins are proving that progress isn’t always measured by the standings alone. Sitting at 5–3 overall and 3–2 in conference play , YSU has shown flashes of what Head Coach Doug Phillips has been building since taking over the program — a disciplined, tough, and resilient football team. The Offense Finding Balance Quarterback play has been steady, wi
5 days ago1 min read
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