#20 Youngstown State FCS Football 2024 Preview

 
 
Youngstown State Penguins
 
Overall Rank: #20
 
#6 Missouri Valley
 
 
2023 Record: 8-5, 5-3
2023 Postseason: FCS Playoffs
Coach: Doug Phillips
Offensive Coordinator: Troy Rothenbuhler
Defensive Coordinator: Jahmal Brown
 
Returning Leaders:
Rushing: Tyshon King, RB, 1,011 yards
Passing: Beau Brungard, QB, 108 yards
Receiving: Max Tomczak, WR, 669 yards
Tackles: Jaylen Castleberry, DB, 23
Sacks: Dawan Martin, DL, 3.5
Interceptions: None
 
Other Key Returnees: OL Jaison Williams, DE Hunter Allen
 
Key Losses: QB Mitch Davidson, RB Dra Rushton, WR Bryce Oliver, WR C.J. Charleston, LB Alex Howard, LB Greg Benton Jr., DB Marcus Hooker, S Tyjon Jones, CB Troy Jakubec, DL Chris Fitzgerald, DE Dylan Wudke, DB Jordan Trowers, DB Quincy Lenton, DL Anthony Johnson
 
Projected Postseason: FCS Playoffs
 
2023 Team Stats:
Rushing Offense: 164.4 (31st in nation, 4th in conference)
Passing Offense: 245.8 (25, 3)
Total Offense: 410.2 (23, 4)
Scoring Offense: 32.0 (16, 4)
Rushing Defense: 102.2 (10, 4)
Pass Defense: 240.5 (98, 11)
Total Defense: 342.8 (44, 7)
Scoring Defense: 25.4 (55, 6)
Turnover Margin: 0.23 (45, 5)
Sacks: 2.69 (13, 3)
Sacks Allowed: 1.38 (29, 5)