The Penguins will kick off their season 6 p.m., Thursday, Aug. 28 at Stambaugh Stadium against Mercyhurst. The game will be broadcast on 570 WKBN and ESPN+.
Tickets are $20 in advance and $25 the day of the game. Youth tickets are $10 in advance and $12 at the gate. For more information the 2025 football season, call 330-941-1YSU or visit ysusports.com…
The Penguins 2025 schedule appears below.
August
Penguins Football. Stambaugh Stadium, Fifth Avenue at University Plaza, Youngstown 44555. GPS: 577 Fifth Ave., Youngstown, OH 44502. 330-941-1YSU. The Penguins play Mercyhurst. The game will be broadcast on 570 WKBN and ESPN+. 6 p.m., Thursday, Aug. 28. $20 (reserve), $25 (game day). Youth: $10 (reserve), $12 (game day).
September
Penguins Football. Stambaugh Stadium, Fifth Avenue at University Plaza, Youngstown 44555. GPS: 577 Fifth Ave., Youngstown, OH 44502. 330-941-1YSU. The Penguins play Robert Morris. The game will be broadcast on 570 WKBN and ESPN+. Promotion: “21st Annual State Farm Kids Day.” Giveaways: YSU car window clings, YSU student T-shirts. 2 p.m., Saturday, Sept. 6. $20 (reserve), $25 (game day). Youth: $10 (reserve), $12 (game day).
Penguins Football. 330-941-1YSU. The Penguins play Michigan State in East Lansing, Mich. The game will be broadcast on 570 WKBN and BTN. 3:30 p.m., Saturday, Sept. 13.
Penguins Football. 330-941-1YSU. The Penguins play Towson in Towson, Md. The game will be broadcast on 570 WKBN. 6 p.m., Saturday, Sept. 20.
October
Penguins Football. Stambaugh Stadium, Fifth Avenue at University Plaza, Youngstown 44555. GPS: 577 Fifth Ave., Youngstown, OH 44502. 330-941-1YSU. The Penguins play South Dakota State. The game will be broadcast on 570 WKBN and ESPN+. Promotion: “YSU Family Day.” Giveaways: YSU stadium flag, YSU student T-shirts. 6 p.m., Saturday, Oct. 4. $20 (reserve), $25 (game day). Youth: $10 (reserve), $12 (game day).
Penguins Football. 330-941-1YSU. The Penguins play North Dakota in Grand Forks, N.D. The game will be broadcast on 570 WKBN. 3 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 11.
Penguins Football. 330-941-1YSU. The Penguins play Illinois State in Normal, Ill. The game will be broadcast on 570 WKBN. 3 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 18.
Penguins Football. Stambaugh Stadium, Fifth Avenue at University Plaza, Youngstown 44555. GPS: 577 Fifth Ave., Youngstown, OH 44502. 330-941-1YSU. The Penguins play Murray State for homecoming. The game will be broadcast on AM 57 WKBN. Giveaways: YSU stadium cup, YSU student long-sleeve shirt. 2 p.m., Saturday, Oct. 25. $20 (reserve), $25 (game day). Youth: $10 (reserve), $12 (game day).
November
Penguins Football. 330-941-1YSU. The Penguins play North Dakota State in Fargo, N.D. The game will be broadcast on 570 WKBN. 3:30 p.m., Saturday, Nov. 1.
Penguins Football. Stambaugh Stadium, Fifth Avenue at University Plaza, Youngstown 44555. GPS: 577 Fifth Ave., Youngstown, OH 44502. 330-941-1YSU. The Penguins play Southern Illinois. The game will be broadcast on 570 WKBN. Promotion: “Mr. Rooter Plumbing Youth Football Day.” Giveaway: YSU piggy bank. 2 p.m., Saturday, Nov. 8. $20 (reserve), $25 (game day). Youth: $10 (reserve), $12 (game day).
Penguins Football. Stambaugh Stadium, Fifth Avenue at University Plaza, Youngstown 44555. GPS: 577 Fifth Ave., Youngstown, OH 44502. 330-941-1YSU. The Penguins play Indiana State. The game will be broadcast on 570 WKBN and ESPN+. Promotions: “Senior Day,” “NECA-IBEW Military Appreciation Game.” Giveaway: team picture giveaway. Noon, Saturday, Nov. 15. $20 (reserve), $25 (game day). Youth: $10 (reserve), $12 (game day).
Penguins Football. 330-941-1YSU. The Penguins play Uni in Cedar Falls, Iowa. The game will be broadcast on 570 WKBN. 2 p.m., Saturday, Nov. 22.
Source: Youngstown State Athletics
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