Youngstown State Penguins @ Villanova Wildcats
FCS Championship - Second Round
8-5, 2-4 Away
28
8-5, 2-4 Away
Final
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | 7 | 3 | 15 | 28 | |
VILL | 7 | 14 | 10 | 14 | 45 |
10-2, 6-0 Home
45
10-2, 6-0 Home
Game Leaders
Team Stats
369
Total Yards
466
2
Turnovers
1
22
1st Downs
19
6-60
Penalties
5-60
4/16
3rd Down
2/7
3/4
4th Down
0/0
34:49
Possession
25:11
Game Information
Philadelphia, PA
Game Highlights
Video Highlights
1st Quarter
Touchdown
11:31 - 1st
0
YSU
7
VILL
Jalen Jackson 5 Yd Run (Matthew Mercurio Kick)
6 plays, 88 yards, 3:23
Field Goal
4:40 - 1st
3
YSU
7
VILL
Andrew Lastovka 25 Yd Field Goal
8 plays, 18 yards, 3:53
2nd Quarter
Touchdown
14:01 - 2nd
10
YSU
7
VILL
Joey Farthing 34 Yd pass from Mitch Davidson (Andrew Lastovka Kick)
8 plays, 73 yards, 3:57
Touchdown
11:36 - 2nd
10
YSU
14
VILL
Connor Watkins 1 Yd Run (Matthew Mercurio Kick)
5 plays, 39 yards, 2:16
Touchdown
5:26 - 2nd
10
YSU
21
VILL
Jaylan Sanchez 64 Yd pass from Connor Watkins (Matthew Mercurio Kick)
4 plays, 97 yards, 1:25
3rd Quarter
Touchdown
10:44 - 3rd
10
YSU
28
VILL
Jalen Jackson 4 Yd Run (Matthew Mercurio Kick)
5 plays, 68 yards, 2:43
Field Goal
5:03 - 3rd
13
YSU
28
VILL
Andrew Lastovka 31 Yd Field Goal
9 plays, 34 yards, 5:32
Field Goal
1:27 - 3rd
13
YSU
31
VILL
Matthew Mercurio 31 Yd Field Goal
8 plays, 73 yards, 3:30
4th Quarter
Touchdown
11:41 - 4th
13
YSU
38
VILL
Connor Watkins 14 Yd Run (Matthew Mercurio Kick)
6 plays, 59 yards, 3:19
Touchdown
8:53 - 4th
21
YSU
38
VILL
Luke Hensley 14 Yd pass from Mitch Davidson (Mitch Davidson Pass to Bryce Oliver for Two-Point Conversion)
7 plays, 84 yards, 2:42
Touchdown
4:52 - 4th
21
YSU
45
VILL
DeeWil Barlee 22 Yd Run (Matthew Mercurio Kick)
4 plays, 41 yards, 2:15
Touchdown
1:30 - 4th
28
YSU
45
VILL
Joey Farthing 27 Yd pass from Mitch Davidson (Andrew Lastovka Kick)
10 plays, 75 yards, 3:22
Data is currently unavailable.
Win Probability
0%
--YSU
100%
--VILL
According to ESPN Analytics
2025 Standings
FCS
| Missouri Valley Football Conference | CONF | OVR |
|---|---|---|
| North Dakota State | 8-0 | 12-1 |
| South Dakota | 6-2 | 10-5 |
| North Dakota | 5-3 | 8-6 |
| Youngstown State | 5-3 | 8-5 |
| Illinois State | 5-3 | 12-5 |
| South Dakota State | 4-4 | 9-5 |
| Southern Illinois | 4-4 | 7-5 |
| Northern Iowa | 1-7 | 3-9 |
| Murray State | 1-7 | 1-11 |
| Indiana State | 1-7 | 3-9 |
| Patriot League | CONF | OVR |
|---|---|---|
| Lehigh | 7-0 | 12-1 |
| Lafayette | 6-1 | 8-4 |
| Holy Cross | 3-4 | 3-9 |
| Richmond | 3-4 | 7-5 |
| Georgetown | 3-4 | 6-6 |
| Colgate | 3-4 | 5-7 |
| Bucknell | 2-5 | 5-7 |
| Fordham | 1-6 | 1-11 |
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