YSU FootballMonday, November 9
Beau Brungard throws for a school-record 423 yards as YSU beats Murray State 62-35
The Daily Youngstown team
Beau Brungard threw for a school-record 423 yards Saturday as fourth-ranked Youngstown State beat Murray State 62-35 in Murray, Ky. He finished 31-of-34 with four touchdowns and no interceptions, and the Penguins scored touchdowns on all nine of their offensive possessions. The win moved YSU to 8-2 overall and 6-1 in Missouri Valley Football Conference play.
Brungard broke two Youngstown State single-game records
| Brungard | Measure | Previous record |
|---|---|---|
| 423 | Passing yards | 418 |
| 22 | Straight completions | 15 |
Source: Tribune Chronicle
"It was just execution, playing faster, playing more physical, playing with better fundamentals than what their defense was able to do," head coach Doug Phillips said in a phone interview. It was YSU's sixth straight win. Wide receiver Lynn Wyche-El also has a touchdown in all 10 games this season.
- Lynn Wyche-El: 10 catches, 145 yards, one touchdown
- Fresh Walters: seven catches, 90 yards, two touchdowns
- Antuan Gardner: two rushing touchdowns on seven carries
- Murray State sacks: none
YSU's offense had a day with no punts or turnovers
- 589
- total yards of offense
- 9 of 9
- offensive possessions ended in touchdowns
- 7-for-7
- in the red zone
- 8.9
- yards per play
Sources: Your Sports Network, Tribune Chronicle
Sources: Your Sports Network, Tribune Chronicle