Youngstown State Penguins at Illinois State Redbirds
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Brungard accounts for 5 TDs, 528 yards in Youngstown State's upset 40-35 win over Illinois State
Brungard was 23-of-34 passing for 328 yards, two touchdowns and an interception, with another 200 yards and three rushing scores. He entered fourth in the FCS averaging 121.2 yards rushing and tied for sixth in rushing touchdowns with nine.
After Brungard's 2-yard rushing score in the second quarter, Tommy Rittenhouse threw touchdown passes on three consecutive drives for the FCS No. 9 Redbirds (4-3, 1-2 Missouri Valley Football Conference).
Rittenhouse was 16 of 29 for 206 yards passing with five touchdowns and two interceptions. Wenkers Wright caught two touchdown passes.
Both of Rittenhouse's interceptions led to scores for the Penguins. Brungard's lone interception resulted in a touchdown for the Redbirds at the end of the first half.
The win gives the Penguins (4-3, 1-2) a 17-16 lead in the series.
How To Watch
How can I watch Youngstown State Penguins vs. Illinois State Redbirds?
- TV Channel: Penguins at Redbirds 2021 College Football, week 8, is broadcasted on ESPN+.
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Scoring Summary
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FG | 1st Period 9:37 | Andrew Lastovka 32 Yd Field Goal |
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FG | 1st Period 4:40 | Andrew Lastovka 23 Yd Field Goal |
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TD | 2nd Period 8:49 | Beau Brungard 2 Yd Run (Two-Point Run Conversion Failed) |
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TD | 2nd Period 6:45 | Javon Charles 13 Yd pass from Tommy Rittenhouse (Matt Maldonado Kick) |
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TD | 2nd Period 0:31 | Wenkers Wright 12 Yd pass from Tommy Rittenhouse (Matt Maldonado Kick) |
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TD | 3rd Period 14:43 | Eddie Kasper 37 Yd pass from Tommy Rittenhouse (Matt Maldonado Kick) |
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TD | 3rd Period 10:41 | Mike Solomon 36 Yd pass from Beau Brungard (Andrew Lastovka Kick) |
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TD | 3rd Period 2:43 | Luke Mailander 18 Yd pass from Tommy Rittenhouse (Matt Maldonado Kick) |
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TD | 4th Period 11:52 | Beau Brungard 1 Yd Run (Andrew Lastovka Kick) |
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TD | 4th Period 8:06 | Fresh Walters 53 Yd pass from Beau Brungard (Andrew Lastovka Kick) |
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TD | 4th Period 5:51 | Beau Brungard 48 Yd Run (Andrew Lastovka Kick) |
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TD | 4th Period 3:12 | Wenkers Wright 3 Yd pass from Tommy Rittenhouse (Matt Maldonado Kick) |
Statistics
 YSU |
 ILST |
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|---|---|---|
| 27 | 1st Downs | 23 |
| 8-16 | 3rd down efficiency | 2-8 |
| 2-2 | 4th down efficiency | 1-2 |
| 561 | Total Yards | 348 |
| 328 | Passing | 206 |
| 23/34 | Comp/Att | 16/30 |
| 9.6 | Yards per pass | 6.9 |
| 233 | Rushing | 142 |
| 48 | Rushing Attempts | 28 |
| 4.9 | Yards per rush | 5.1 |
| 4-50 | Penalties | 4-30 |
| 1 | Turnovers | 2 |
| 0 | Fumbles lost | 0 |
| 1 | Interceptions thrown | 2 |
| 39:15 | Possession | 20:45 |
Game Information
Location: Normal, IL
Attendance: 9,834 · Capacity:
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