1994 Youngstown State Penguins football team

American college football season March 2026 August 2023 1994 Youngstown State Penguins football Youngstown State Penguins logo.svg 175 Independent 1 14–0–1 Jim Tressel 9th Stambaugh Stadium NCAA Division I-AA champion NCAA Division I-AA Championship Game W 28–14 vs. Boise State The 1994 Youngstown State Penguins football team was an American football team represented Youngstown State University in the 1994 NCAA Division I-AA football season. In their ninth season under head coach Jim Tressel, the team compiled a 14–0–1 record and defeated Boise State in the 1994 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 After playing Stephen F. Austin to a tie in the opening game, the team won 14 consecutive games, the longest winning streak in school history.2018 Media Guide, p. 25. It was Youngstown State's third national championship in four years. Tailback Shawn Patton received the team's most valuable player award, and wide receiver Trent Boykin was named the team's outstanding offensive player.2018 Media Guide, p. 45. The team's statistical leaders included Shawn Patton with 1,626 rushing yards and quarterback Mark Brungard with 2,453 passing yards and 21 passing touchdowns.2018 Media Guide, p. 18. Schedule 1994 NCAA Division I-AA The Sports Network y y y September 1 No. 15 Stephen F. Austin 2 Stambaugh Stadium Youngstown, OH T 10–10 17,200 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-akron-beacon-journal-penguins-must-s/164517028/ The Akron Beacon Journal Penguins must scramble for tie September 2, 1994 February 3, 2025 Newspapers.com September 10 at Delaware State 5 Alumni Stadium Dover, DE W 26–3 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-plain-dealer-ysu-overwhelms-delaware/164487663/ The Plain Dealer YSU overwhelms Delaware State September 11, 1994 February 3, 2025 Newspapers.com September 17 No. 14 Eastern Kentucky 4 Stambaugh Stadium Youngstown, OH W 13–6 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-leaf-chronicle-youngstown-beats-eku/164547284/ The Leaf-Chronicle Youngstown beats EKU September 18, 1994 February 3, 2025 Newspapers.com September 24 1994 Slippery Rock Rockets Slippery Rock 5 Stambaugh Stadium Youngstown, OH W 52–17 13,984 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-plain-dealer-ysu-defeats-slippery-ro/164639675/ The Plain Dealer YSU defeats Slippery Rock September 25, 1994 February 3, 2025 Newspapers.com October 1 No. 2 McNeese State 5 Stambaugh Stadium Youngstown, OH W 28–8 16,906 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/120229374/youngstowns-defense-handles-mcneese-sta/ The Akron Beacon Journal Youngstown's defense handles McNeese State October 2, 1994 March 5, 2023 Newspapers.com October 8 No. 1 (D-II) North Alabama<hc> 3 Stambaugh Stadium Youngstown, OH W 17–14 17,411 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-birmingham-news-playing-it-close-no/164639821/ The Birmingham News Playing it close no consolation to UNA October 9, 1994 February 3, 2025 Newspapers.com October 15 Kent State 3 Stambaugh Stadium Youngstown, OH W 28–15 14,672 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-akron-beacon-journal-defense-a-probl/164639933/ The Akron Beacon Journal Defense a problem for Kent October 16, 1994 February 3, 2025 Newspapers.com October 29 Akron 2 Stambaugh Stadium Youngstown, OH (Steel Tire) W 41–7 17,760 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-plain-dealer-penguins-roll-past-08/164640078/ The Plain Dealer Penguins roll past 0–8 Zips October 30, 1994 February 3, 2025 Newspapers.com November 5 at Buffalo 2 University at Buffalo Stadium Amherst, NY W 27–3 3,374 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-buffalo-news-youngstown-muddies-ub/164640216/ The Buffalo News Youngstown muddies UB, 27–3 November 6, 1994 February 3, 2025 Newspapers.com November 12 at UMass 1 McGuirk Stadium Hadley, MA W 28–9 6,150 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-republican-umass-falls-to-youngstown/164640294/ Sunday Republican UMass falls to Youngstown November 13, 1994 February 3, 2025 Newspapers.com November 19 at Indiana State 1 Memorial Stadium Terre Haute, IN W 14–3 3,513 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-plain-dealer-penguins-fell-sycamores/164451662/ The Plain Dealer Penguins fell Sycamores November 20, 1994 February 3, 2025 Newspapers.com November 25 No. 15 Alcorn State 1 Stambaugh Stadium Youngstown, OH (NCAA Division I-AA First Round) W 63–20 16,455 https://www.newspapers.com/article/enterprise-journal-alcorn-st-eliminated/130679977/ Enterprise-Journal Alcorn St. eliminated after loss November 27, 1994 August 26, 2023 Newspapers.com December 3 No. 4 Eastern Kentucky 1 Stambaugh Stadium Youngstown, OH (NCAA Division I-AA Quarterfinal) W 18–15 Youngstown State rallies for quarterfinal win News-Journal Associated Press December 4, 1994 6D https://www.newspapers.com/clip/71166777/youngstown-state-rallies-for/ Newspapers.com December 10 No. 8 Montana 1 Stambaugh Stadium Youngstown, OH (NCAA Division I-AA Semifinal) W 28–9 15,333 Penguins head back to familiar territory The Akron Beacon Journal Roland Queen December 11, 1994 D6 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/71165694/penguins-head-back-to-familiar-territory/ Newspapers.com December 17 vs No. 3 Boise State 1 Marshall University Stadium Huntington, WV (NCAA Division I-AA Championship Game) W 28–14 27,674 Youngstown St. wins 3rd title Daily Dayton News Matt Harvey Associated Press December 18, 1994 8D https://www.newspapers.com/clip/71164046/youngstown-st-wins-3rd-title/ Newspapers.com References Youngstown State Category:Youngstown State Penguins football seasons Category:NCAA Division I Football Champions Youngstown State Penguins football Category:College football undefeated seasons Youngstown State