1993 Youngstown State Penguins football team

American college football season March 2026 August 2023 1993 Youngstown State Penguins football Youngstown State Penguins logo.svg 175 Independent 7 13–2 Jim Tressel 8th Stambaugh Stadium NCAA Division I-AA champion NCAA Division I-AA Championship Game W 17–5 vs. Marshall The 1993 Youngstown State Penguins football team was an American football team represented Youngstown State University in the 1993 NCAA Division I-AA football season. In their eighth season under head coach Jim Tressel, the team compiled a 13–2 record and defeated Marshall in the 1993 NCAA Division I-AA Football Championship Game.2018 YSU Football Media Guide Youngstown State University 43 http://www.ysupenguins.com/sportspages/football/media_guide/Media_Guide.pdf February 15, 2021 It was Youngstown State's second national championship in three years. Tailback Tamron Smith received the team's most valuable player award.2018 Media Guide, p. 45. The team's statistical leaders included Smith with 1,433 rushing yards and 120 points scored, Darnell Clark with 1,822 all-purpose yards, Mark Brungard with 1,504 passing yards, and Leon Jones with 177 tackles (including 103 solo tackles).2018 Media Guide, pp. 18-19, and 31-33. Schedule 1993 NCAA Division I-AA The Sports Network y y y September 2 at Western Michigan 3 Waldo Stadium Kalamazoo, MI W 17–3 29,084 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-kalamazoo-gazette-29084-watch-as-we/163917347/ The Kalamazoo Gazette 29,084 watch as Western stumbles September 3, 1993 January 25, 2025 Newspapers.com September 11 at Stephen F. Austin 2 Homer Bryce Stadium Nacogdoches, TX L 15–35 https://www.newspapers.com/article/waco-tribune-herald-ritchey-throws-sfa-p/145495124/ Waco Tribune-Herald Ritchey throws SFA past Youngstown State September 12, 1993 January 25, 2025 Newspapers.com September 18 Morgan State 10 Stambaugh Stadium Youngstown, OH W 56–27 14,284 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-baltimore-sun-youngstown-state-knock/163917475/ The Baltimore Sun Youngstown State knocks Morgan out cold, 56–27 September 19, 1993 January 25, 2025 Newspapers.com October 2 at Eastern Kentucky 8 Roy Kidd Stadium Richmond, KY W 26–22 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-courier-journal-eastern-rallies-but/163917608/ The Courier-Journal Eastern rallies but falls to Youngstown State 26–22 October 3, 1993 January 25, 2025 Newspapers.com October 9 Delaware State<hc> 6 Stambaugh Stadium Youngstown, OH W 42–28 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-news-journal-error-prone-delstate-lo/163917857/ The News Journal Error-prone DelState loses 42–28 October 10, 1993 January 25, 2025 Newspapers.com October 16 Liberty 4 Stambaugh Stadium Youngstown, OH W 42–0 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-news-and-advance-youngstown-hands-lu/144933611/ The News and Advance Youngstown hands LU a shutout October 17, 1993 April 7, 2024 Newspapers.com October 23 Samford 3 Stambaugh Stadium Youngstown, OH W 24–7 15,194 https://www.newspapers.com/article/pittsburgh-post-gazette-youngstown-state/163918077/ Pittsburgh Post-Gazette Youngstown State 24, Samford 7 October 24, 1993 January 25, 2025 Newspapers.com October 30 Buffalo 1 Stambaugh Stadium Youngstown, OH W 38–12 8,456 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-newark-advocate-youngstown-state-rol/163918207/ The Newark Advocate Youngstown State rolls October 31, 1993 January 25, 2025 Newspapers.com November 6 Indiana State 1 Stambaugh Stadium Youngstown, OH W 17–10 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-indianapolis-star-late-touchdown-sin/163918409/ The Indianapolis Star Late touchdown sinks Sycamores' upset bid November 7, 1993 January 25, 2025 Newspapers.com November 13 at Illinois State 1 Hancock Stadium Normal, IL L 10–13 5,195 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-pantagraph-isu-stuns-youngstown-stat/163918536/ The Pantagraph ISU stuns Youngstown State November 14, 1993 January 25, 2025 Newspapers.com November 20 at Akron 7 Rubber Bowl Akron, OH (Steel Tire) W 19–0 8,000 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-plain-dealer-penguins-rule-shut-out/163918700/ The Plain Dealer Penguins rule; Shut out Zips to recapture trophy November 21, 1993 January 25, 2025 Newspapers.com November 27 No. 12 UCF 7 Stambaugh Stadium Youngstown, OH (NCAA Division I-AA First Round) W 56–30 7,408 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-orlando-sentinel-penguins-ice-knight/163918838/ The Orlando Sentinel Penguins ice Knights' season November 28, 1993 January 25, 2025 Newspapers.com December 4 No. 2 Georgia Southern 7 Stambaugh Stadium Youngstown, OH (NCAA Division I–AA Quarterfinal) W 34–14 9,503 Youngstown in familiar spot The Akron Beacon Journal John Seaburn December 5, 1993 E7 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/71182010/youngstown-in-familiar-spot/ Newspapers.com December 11 No. 11 Idaho 7 Stambaugh Stadium Youngstown, OH (NCAA Division I–AA Semifinal) W 35–16 9,644 Youngstown in title game The Akron Beacon Journal Roland Queen December 12, 1993 E11 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/71181842/youngstown-in-title-game/ Newspapers.com December 18 Vs. No. 9 Marshall 7 Marshall University Stadium Huntington, WV (NCAA Division I-AA Football Championship Game) W 17–5 29,218 Penguins are Kings of the Hill The Akron Beacon Journal Milan Zban December 19, 1993 D1, D10 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/71181669/penguins-are-kings-of-hill/ Newspapers.com References Youngstown State Category:Youngstown State Penguins football seasons Category:NCAA Division I Football Champions Youngstown State Penguins football Youngstown State