Youngstown State Penguins @ Illinois State Redbirds
3-7, 0-5 Away
39
3-7, 0-5 Away
Final
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 10 | 14 | 15 | 39 | |
ILST | 7 | 7 | 21 | 6 | 41 |
5-5, 4-1 Home
41
5-5, 4-1 Home
Game Leaders
250
K. HessQB
19/38, 2 TD
250
390
M. BrownQB
29/37, 5 TD
390
213
J. CookRB
43 CAR, 2 TD
213
66
E. SmithRB
11 CAR
66
113
D. BarnesWR
8 REC
113
206
T. WalkerWR
9 REC, 3 TD
206
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Team Stats
523
Total Yards
488
2
Turnovers
1
33
1st Downs
21
6-65
Penalties
8-85
12/20
3rd Down
6/12
2/3
4th Down
0/0
21:06
Possession
15:34
Game Information
Normal, IL
Team Stats
 | | |
|---|---|---|
| 1st Downs | 33 | 21 |
| 3rd down efficiency | 12-20 | 6-12 |
| 4th down efficiency | 2-3 | 0-0 |
| Total Yards | 523 | 488 |
| Passing | 261 | 394 |
| Comp/Att | 19/39 | 29/37 |
| Yards per pass | 6.4 | 10.5 |
| Interceptions thrown | 0 | 0 |
| Rushing | 273 | 98 |
| Rushing Attempts | 59 | 22 |
| Yards per rush | 4.6 | 4.5 |
| Penalties | 6-65 | 8-85 |
| Turnovers | 2 | 1 |
| Fumbles lost | 2 | 1 |
| Interceptions thrown | 0 | 0 |
| Possession | 21:06 | 15:34 |
2025 Standings
FCS
| Missouri Valley Football Conference | CONF | OVR |
|---|---|---|
| North Dakota State | 8-0 | 12-1 |
| South Dakota | 6-2 | 10-5 |
| North Dakota | 5-3 | 8-6 |
| Youngstown State | 5-3 | 8-5 |
| Illinois State | 5-3 | 12-5 |
| South Dakota State | 4-4 | 9-5 |
| Southern Illinois | 4-4 | 7-5 |
| Northern Iowa | 1-7 | 3-9 |
| Murray State | 1-7 | 1-11 |
| Indiana State | 1-7 | 3-9 |
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