Penguin Nation Fans Podcast w/ Gino Leone

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Gino previews YSU’s game against South Dakota. Go Guins! 🐧

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Recapping YSU's 27-20 defeat to No. 2 SDSU. 

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Youngstown State is heading to Brookings for its first Missouri Valley Football Conference game of the season as the No. 9 Penguins take on the No. 2 South Dakota State Jackrabbits.
In this episode of the Penguin Nation Fans Podcast, Gino Leone breaks down one of the biggest games on YSU’s schedule, including SDSU’s explosive rushing attack, the Jackrabbits’ passing game, Beau Brungard’s matchup against one of the nation’s top defenses, and the battle in the trenches.
Gino also breaks down the three biggest keys to the game: stopping the run, protecting Beau Brungard, and winning on third down and in the red zone.
Can YSU slow down the Jackrabbits and leave Brookings with a statement conference win?
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My initial thoughts on Youngstown State's conference opener against South Dakota State. Make sure to leave a five star review and support the podcast on social media!

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The Penguins are back home as Youngstown State prepares to take on the Duquesne Dukes at Stambaugh Stadium.
In this episode, Gino breaks down Duquesne's loss to Air Force, the Dukes' run-first offensive identity, and the key players YSU needs to watch, including quarterback Carson Camp, running back Ness Davis, wide receiver Ryan Petras, cornerback DJ Cerisier and former Penguin Dallas Harper.
Gino also looks back at YSU's 28-25 loss to Duquesne in 2024 and explains why this year's matchup could look very different.
Plus, the four keys to the game:🏈 Shut down Duquesne's running game🏈 Pressure Carson Camp🏈 Run the football🏈 Avoid special teams turnovers
Can the Penguins get back on track and take care of business at home?
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The Penguins suffer their first loss of the 2026 season, falling 45-13 to SEC opponent Kentucky.
Gino breaks down YSU’s performance on both sides of the ball, including a defensive front that struggled to generate pressure, an offense that showed some positives but lacked explosive plays, and another costly special teams mistake. Plus, Lynn Wyche-El’s standout performance, Beau Brungard’s night, and what YSU needs to improve before returning home to face Duquesne.
The Penguins are now 1-1. How will they respond?

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YSU vs. Kentucky Preview | Can the Penguins Compete With the Wildcats?
After a dominant 43-10 win over Mercyhurst, Youngstown State faces its biggest test of the 2026 season as the Penguins travel to take on the Kentucky Wildcats.
In this episode, we break down the matchup from both sides of the ball, including Kentucky’s new head coach Will Stein, quarterback Kenny Minchey, running back CJ Baxter, and a talented group of receivers led by Nic Anderson.
We also take a closer look at Kentucky’s defense, including former South Dakota and MVFC standout Mi’Quise Humphrey-Grace, and discuss how YSU can attack the Wildcats.
Plus, we discuss the three biggest keys to the game:
Protect Beau Brungard
Stop CJ Baxter and the Kentucky rushing attack
Avoid giving up explosive plays
Can YSU make this a competitive game against an SEC opponent? We break it all down ahead of kickoff.
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Youngstown State vs. Mercyhurst: 43-10 Season-Opening Win
The Penguins are officially 1-0.
Youngstown State opened the 2026 season in dominant fashion, cruising past Mercyhurst 43-10 in the season opener. In this episode, we break down YSU's performance across all three phases and look ahead to the Kentucky matchup.
The offense showed just how many weapons it has, racking up 484 total yards while going 9-of-13 on third down. Beau Brungard once again showcased his ability to make plays through the air and on the ground, finishing with 351 total yards and five touchdowns.
The defense may have been the biggest positive takeaway. YSU held Mercyhurst to just 29 rushing yards, recorded eight tackles for loss and forced two interceptions in the first game under new defensive coordinator Ryan Riemedio and his new 3-4 scheme.
Special teams had some bright spots but also made several mistakes that need to be cleaned up moving forward.
We'll break down the biggest takeaways from the 43-10 victory and discuss what this performance means heading into YSU's much tougher matchup against Kentucky.