#34 Youngstown State FCS Football Preview

 
 
Youngstown State Penguins
 
Overall Rank: #34
 
#6 Missouri Valley
 
 
2022 Record: 7-4, 5-3
2022 Postseason: None
Coach: Doug Phillips (11-17 at Youngstown State, 11-17 overall)
Offensive Coordinator: Troy Rothenbuhler
Defensive Coordinator: Jahmal Brown
 
Returning Leaders:
Rushing: Dra Rushton, RB, 329 yards
Passing: Mitch Davidson, QB, 1,613 yards
Receiving: Bryce Oliver, WR, 821 yards
Tackles: Jordan Towers, DB, 52
Sacks: Dylan Wudke, DE, 5
Interceptions: 4 tied with 2
 
Other Key Returnees: WR Max Tomczak, WR Latrell Fordham, OL Jaison Williams, LB Devin Johnson, DB Troy Jakubec, DB Quincy Lenton, DB Marcus Hooker, DE Andres Lehrmann, DB D’Marco Augustin, DL Chris Fitzgerald
 
Key Losses: RB Jaleel McLaughlin, OL Mike McAllister, DE James Jackson, DB Caleb Burr
 
Projected Postseason: None
 
2022 Team Stats:
Rushing Offense: 202.3 (17th in nation, 2nd in conference)
Passing Offense: 196.4 (78, 6)
Total Offense: 398.6 (40, 3)
Scoring Offense: 28.5 (46, 5)
Rushing Defense: 120.2 (22, 3)
Pass Defense: 233.9 (81, 9)
Total Defense: 354.1 (41, 5)
Scoring Defense: 25.4 (42, 4)
Turnover Margin: 0.91 (7, 2)
Sacks: 2.64 (18, 3)
Sacks Allowed: 1.73 (43, 3)