YSU
UK36.6 PTS/G 23.0
256.2 PASS YARDS 201.9
203.8 RUSH YARDS 139.2
31.0 OPP PTS/G 26.4
252.1 OPP PASS YARDS 239.9
141.1 OPP RUSH YARDS 134.3
SCHEDULE
STARTING QUARTERBACKS
Beau Brungard #12 · YSU
PASSING YDS 3,234
TDS 26
INT 3
PASSING YDS -
TDS -
INT -
FOX FACTS
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INSIGHT
The Penguins' 5.9 yards per attempt in NCAA Division 1 was the 5th highest in the NCAAFB in the 2025 regular season (min. 300 rush attempts; pop.=263 teams).
INSIGHT
The Penguins' 3 passing interceptions in NCAA Division 1 were the 3rd fewest in the NCAAFB in the 2025 regular season (min. 250 passing attempts; pop.=256 teams).
INSIGHT
The Wildcats' 1,074 yards on the road were the 3rd fewest in the NCAAFB in the 2025 regular season (min. 300 yardage gained opportunities; pop.=256 teams).
PLAYER NEWS
Jovantae Barnes UK #2 · RB
Barnes (undisclosed) is trending toward not being available for Week 1 against Youngstown State on Saturday, Cole Parke of 247Sports.com reports. "He's on a really, I think, good path back," head coach Will Stein said. "To have him back, not this game, but in the very near future."
Callum Wither UK #10 · QB
Wither is set to open the 2026 season as Kentucky's backup quarterback, according to Justin Rowland of On3.com.
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