Youngstown State knocks off Jacksonville State
It took 10 years for Youngstown State to get back to the FCS playoffs. The four-time national championship program is making up for lost time.
NCAA - Football
FINAL
Youngstown State Penguins
40
Jacksonville State Gamecocks
24
| 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| YSU | 17 | 3 | 14 | 6 | 40 |
| JVST | 7 | 10 | 7 | 0 | 24 |
AmFirst Stadium · 18,838 att.
Match Report
Last five matches
| Date | Opp | Result | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11/14/26 | vs Illinois State Redbirds | L 33-34 | NCAAF |
| 11/7/26 | @ Murray State Racers | W 62-35 | NCAAF |
| 10/31/26 | vs North Dakota Fighting Hawks | W 31-28 | NCAAF |
| 10/17/26 | vs Northern Iowa Panthers | W 35-22 | NCAAF |
| 10/10/26 | @ Indiana State Sycamores | W 57-24 | NCAAF |
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Play by Play
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Field Goal 5:02 40-24
Zak Kennedy 28 Yd Field Goal
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Field Goal 8:04 37-24
Zak Kennedy 46 Yd Field Goal
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Touchdown 3:44 34-24
Martin Ruiz 8 Yd Run (Zak Kennedy Kick)
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Touchdown 4:07 27-24
Josh Clemons 2 Yd Run (Cade Stinnett Kick)
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Touchdown 14:03 27-17
Jody Webb 50 Yd Run (Zak Kennedy Kick)
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Touchdown 1:54 20-17
Jamari Hester 38 Yd pass from Eli Jenkins (Cade Stinnett Kick)
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Field Goal 5:38 20-10
Zak Kennedy 38 Yd Field Goal
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Field Goal 14:04 17-10
Cade Stinnett 34 Yd Field Goal
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Field Goal 1:42 17-7
Zak Kennedy 26 Yd Field Goal
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Touchdown 6:45 14-7
Jody Webb 37 Yd Run (Zak Kennedy Kick)
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Touchdown 9:29 7-7
Eli Jenkins 26 Yd Run (Cade Stinnett Kick)
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Touchdown 11:53 7-0
Damoun Patterson 70 Yd pass from Hunter Wells (Zak Kennedy Kick)
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YSU
0 plays, 0 yards, 0:00
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JVST
3 plays, 0 yards, 0:00 · Interception
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YSU
8 plays, 33 yards, 0:00 · Downs
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JVST 3:58
6 plays, 31 yards, 0:58 · Downs
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YSU 5:02
4 plays, 9 yards, 2:19 · Field Goal
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Field Goal 5:02 40-24
Zak Kennedy 28 Yd Field Goal
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JVST
2 plays, 8 yards, 0:00 · Interception
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YSU 8:04
11 plays, 41 yards, 6:17 · Field Goal
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Field Goal 8:04 37-24
Zak Kennedy 46 Yd Field Goal
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JVST
9 plays, 56 yards, 0:00 · Downs
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YSU 3:44
2 plays, 46 yards, 0:19 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 3:44 34-24
Martin Ruiz 8 Yd Run (Zak Kennedy Kick)
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JVST 4:07
9 plays, 64 yards, 3:35 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 4:07 27-24
Josh Clemons 2 Yd Run (Cade Stinnett Kick)
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YSU
6 plays, 23 yards, 0:00 · Punt
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JVST 10:59
7 plays, 22 yards, 3:04 · Punt
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YSU 14:03
3 plays, 66 yards, 0:56 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 14:03 27-17
Jody Webb 50 Yd Run (Zak Kennedy Kick)
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JVST
5 plays, 16 yards, 0:54 · End of Half
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YSU
3 plays, 6 yards, 0:00 · Punt
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JVST 1:54
8 plays, 85 yards, 3:38 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 1:54 20-17
Jamari Hester 38 Yd pass from Eli Jenkins (Cade Stinnett Kick)
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YSU 5:38
6 plays, 70 yards, 3:16 · Field Goal
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Field Goal 5:38 20-10
Zak Kennedy 38 Yd Field Goal
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JVST
5 plays, 14 yards, 0:00 · Punt
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YSU 11:43
6 plays, 52 yards, 2:14 · Missed FG
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JVST 14:04
8 plays, 66 yards, 2:32 · Field Goal
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Field Goal 14:04 17-10
Cade Stinnett 34 Yd Field Goal
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YSU 1:42
8 plays, 45 yards, 3:23 · Field Goal
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Field Goal 1:42 17-7
Zak Kennedy 26 Yd Field Goal
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JVST
3 plays, -7 yards, 0:00 · Punt
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YSU 6:45
5 plays, 66 yards, 2:36 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 6:45 14-7
Jody Webb 37 Yd Run (Zak Kennedy Kick)
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JVST 9:29
5 plays, 82 yards, 2:18 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 9:29 7-7
Eli Jenkins 26 Yd Run (Cade Stinnett Kick)
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YSU 11:53
2 plays, 78 yards, 0:45 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 11:53 7-0
Damoun Patterson 70 Yd pass from Hunter Wells (Zak Kennedy Kick)
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JVST
6 plays, 15 yards, 0:00 · Punt
Showing the last 38 of 38 events.
Team Stats
YSU
JVST
17
1st Downs
21
4-12
3rd down efficiency
7-16
0-1
4th down efficiency
0-2
520
Total Yards
457
315
Passing
140
11/19
Comp/Att
6/26
16.6
Yards per pass
5.4
205
Rushing
317
40
Rushing Attempts
49
5.1
Yards per rush
6.5
2-30
Penalties
5-65
0
Turnovers
2
0
Fumbles lost
0
0
Interceptions thrown
2
30:20
Possession
29:40
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