Illinois State Redbirds @ Youngstown State Penguins
NCAA DIVISION I FOOTBALL CHAMPIONSHIP
9-4, 5-3 Away
21
9-4, 5-3 Away
Final
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
ILST | 7 | 0 | 0 | 14 | 21 |
| 14 | 0 | 14 | 0 | 28 |
11-2, 7-1 Home
28
11-2, 7-1 Home
Game Leaders
189
L. DroneQB
16/27, 2 TD, 4 INT
189
146
T. ZettsQB
11/21, 2 TD
146
114
P. RembertRB
24 CAR
114
158
M. MasonRB
26 CAR, 1 TD
158
89
L. RobinsonWR
7 REC, 2 TD
89
73
T.J. PetersonWR
4 REC, 1 TD
73
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Team Stats
375
Total Yards
365
4
Turnovers
1
19
1st Downs
21
7-50
Penalties
6-27
0/0
3rd Down
0/0
0/0
4th Down
0/0
18:17
Possession
18:23
Game Information
Youngstown, OH
Team Stats
 | | |
|---|---|---|
| 1st Downs | 19 | 21 |
| 3rd down efficiency | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| 4th down efficiency | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| Total Yards | 375 | 365 |
| Passing | 181 | 146 |
| Comp/Att | 16/27 | 11/21 |
| Yards per pass | 7.0 | 7.0 |
| Interceptions thrown | 4 | 0 |
| Rushing | 186 | 219 |
| Rushing Attempts | 37 | 43 |
| Yards per rush | 5.0 | 5.1 |
| Penalties | 7-50 | 6-27 |
| Turnovers | 4 | 1 |
| Fumbles lost | 0 | 1 |
| Interceptions thrown | 4 | 0 |
| Possession | 18:17 | 18:23 |
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 |
NCAAF News
Gregory, 4-star WR and No. 37 overall recruit in '27, chooses UCLA
Matthew Gregory, the No. 7 ranked wide out and No. 37 overall recruit in the SC Next 300 for the 2027 cycle, has committed to Bob Chesney's UCLA Bruins.
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McAfee, WVU's Rodriguez agree football team will win games
McAfee, WVU's Rodriguez agree football team will win games
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Clemson WR Tristan Smith cleared by judge for 2026 season
Clemson wide receiver Tristan Smith received a temporary injunction against the NCAA from a South Carolina judge, clearing the way for him to play this season.
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