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Youngstown State carries a six-game winning streak into Saturday's finale against Illinois State

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Youngstown State is on a six-game winning streak, its longest since 2016. The Penguins host Illinois State (7-3) in the regular-season finale Saturday. A win would make seven straight, the most since 1994, and end the regular season 9-2, assuring a playoff spot and a possible first-round bye.

YSU can finish 9-2 with a win Saturday

6
straight wins, the longest streak since 2016
9-2
final regular-season record with a win
39-37
Doug Phillips' record in his seventh season

Source: WFMJ

Coach Doug Phillips said the team keeps asking, "How can we go 1-0?" He added, "It hasn't been perfect, some haven't been pretty, but you find ways to win football games."

  • Kickoff: noon Saturday at Stambaugh Stadium
  • Opponent: Illinois State, fighting for its playoff hopes
  • Rest: a win could mean nearly 20 days off

Austintown product Cam Smith left Iowa State through the transfer portal. Coming home was a big draw, he said, for the "brotherhood" the Penguins have. Phillips also said the team's GPA is 3.4, above his 3.0 goal.

YSU's team GPA is above the coach's goal

Source: WFMJ

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Value
Phillips' goal3
Team GPA now3.4

Sources: WFMJ, WKBN.com

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