Youngstown State Penguins at North Dakota State Bison
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Williams' 100-yard kickoff return sparks North Dakota State in 38-30 win over Youngstown State
Youngstown State posted early leads of 3-0 and 10-7, with the Penguins' first touchdown coming on 10-yard run by quarterback Beau Brungard. The last five minutes of the first half generated an explosion of points for both teams.
DJ Scott gave the FCS top-ranked Bison (9-0, 6-0 Missouri Valley Football Conference) the lead for good with a 3-yard scoring run with 4:52 before intermission. On the ensuing kickoff, Ky Wilson fumbled at his own 9 and Kegan Huber recovered for the Bison. Two plays later, Kpeenu ran it in from the 4 for a 21-10 lead.
Wilson recovered and ran the following kickoff back 52 yards. The Penguins drove 46 yards and scored when Brungard threw a 16-yard touchdown pass to Alex McDonald to reduce the deficit to 21-17.
North Dakota State wasted no time when on the ensuing kickoff Jackson Williams took it back 100 yards for a touchdown and a 28-17 lead with 1:32 left before halftime.
Andrew Lastovka kicked field goals of 49 and 42 yards just before and after halftime to reduce the Penguins' deficit to 28-23. Youngstown State drew within 35-30 when Brungard ran it in from the 2 in the fourth quarter but never got closer.
Brungard threw for 203 yards, a touchdown and interception and ran for 50 yards on 15 carries with two touchdowns for the 19th-ranked Penguins (5-4, 2-3).
How To Watch
How can I watch Youngstown State Penguins vs. North Dakota State Bison?
- TV Channel: Penguins at Bison 2021 College Football, week 10, is broadcasted on ESPN+.
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Scoring Summary
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FG | 1st Period 6:22 | Andrew Lastovka 47 Yd Field Goal |
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TD | 1st Period 0:41 | Barika Kpeenu 1 Yd Run (Eli Ozick Kick) |
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TD | 2nd Period 10:43 | Beau Brungard 10 Yd Run (Andrew Lastovka Kick) |
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TD | 2nd Period 4:52 | DJ Scott 3 Yd Run (Eli Ozick Kick) |
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TD | 2nd Period 4:17 | Barika Kpeenu 4 Yd Run (Eli Ozick Kick) |
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TD | 2nd Period 1:49 | Alex McDonald 16 Yd pass from Beau Brungard (Andrew Lastovka Kick) |
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TD | 2nd Period 1:32 | Jackson Williams 100 Yd Kickoff Return (Eli Ozick Kick) |
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FG | 2nd Period 0:08 | Andrew Lastovka 49 Yd Field Goal |
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FG | 3rd Period 12:51 | Andrew Lastovka 42 Yd Field Goal |
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TD | 3rd Period 6:22 | Barika Kpeenu 1 Yd Run (Eli Ozick Kick) |
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TD | 4th Period 13:54 | Beau Brungard 2 Yd Run (Andrew Lastovka Kick) |
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FG | 4th Period 6:20 | Eli Ozick 21 Yd Field Goal |
Statistics
 YSU |
 NDSU |
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|---|---|---|
| 21 | 1st Downs | 18 |
| 3-8 | 3rd down efficiency | 7-12 |
| 0-0 | 4th down efficiency | 0-0 |
| 371 | Total Yards | 327 |
| 203 | Passing | 194 |
| 19/30 | Comp/Att | 17/24 |
| 6.8 | Yards per pass | 8.1 |
| 168 | Rushing | 133 |
| 29 | Rushing Attempts | 40 |
| 5.8 | Yards per rush | 3.3 |
| 7-26 | Penalties | 4-30 |
| 3 | Turnovers | 1 |
| 2 | Fumbles lost | 0 |
| 1 | Interceptions thrown | 1 |
| 26:45 | Possession | 33:15 |
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