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The No. 19 Youngstown State football team plays its annual Homecoming game against 14th-ranked Southern Illinois on Saturday afternoon at
Stambaugh Stadium. Kickoff for the contest is set for 4 p.m. The game
is available on WKBN 570 AM as well as iHeartRadio, ESPN3.com and on
tape delay on MyYTV.
YSU (4-2 overall and 1-1 in the MVFC) is coming off a disappointing 3024 loss to Western Illinois at Stambaugh Stadium last Saturday. The loss
snapped a four-game winning streak by the Penguins. WIU jumped out to
a 14-3 lead, but YSU took a 17-14 lead at halftime as Hunter Wells connected with Jelani Berassa on a 15-yard touchdown pass and Jody Webb
scored on a nine-yard run. But WIU scored on its opening drive of the third
quarter and never trailed again. The Leathernecks had two touchdowns and
a field goal building a 30-17 with 8:18 left in the fourth. The Penguins crept
within 30-24 on a 16-yard scoring run by Webb with 6:08 left, however,
WIU milked all but 40 seconds off the clock. YSU had one last desparation
throw from the Western 48, but it was knocked down as time expired.
Southern Illinois (5-2 and 2-1) dropped a 38-10 decision to top-ranked
North Dakota State in Fargo last Saturday. The Salukis trailed just 10-7
in the second and 17-10 in the third quarter, but the Bison closed out the
game with 21 unanswered points, thanks to two big scoring plays. Down
10-0 in the second quarter, QB Mark Iannotti hit all-league TE MyCole Pruitt
on a 26-yard score. SIU trailed 24-10 in the fourth before NDSU threw a
75-yard touchdown pass and capped off the victory with a 48-yard scoring
run. SIU has combined to score 23 points in its two losses and has scored
at least 34 points in its five victories.
YSU holds a 13-11-1 lead in the all-time series with the Salukis. Last year
was a thriller in Carbondale that went the Penguins’ way. Trailing 27-14
in the fourth-quarter, YSU had two scores in the final 10 minutes of the
game and forced a Saluki turnover in the last minute to pick up the win.
Two years ago at Stambaugh Stadium, SIU defeated the Penguins 38-21.
This is the annual Homecoming game for YSU. The Penguins own a 5022-1 all-time mark in Homecoming contests.
Game #7 vs. Southern Illinois
Date: Oct. 18, 2014 | 4 p.m.
Location: Youngstown, Ohio
Stadium: Stambaugh Stadium | Capacity: 20,630
Series: YSU leads 13-11-1
Last Meeting: YSU 28, Southern Illinois 27 | 2013
Radio: 570 WKBN • iHeartRadio.com
Bob Hannon (Play by Play) | Chris Sammarone (Analyst)
Lauren Minenok (Sidelines) • Mike Orto (Engineer)
TV: MyYTV (Tape Delay) | ESPN3.com
Chad Krispinsky (Play by Play) | Dave Sess (Analyst)
Ryan Allison (Sidelines)
YSU Projected Starting Lineup
OFFENSE
LT 55 Trevor Strickland
LG 77 Dylan Colucci
C 65 Stephen Page
RG 67 Brock Eisenhuth
RT 61 Justin Spencer
QB 3 Dante Nania
TB 29 Martin Ruiz
TE 44 Nate Adams
WR 4 Andre Stubbs
WR 8 Jelani Berassa
WR 80 Andrew Williams
P
LS
KR
KR
17
43
4
85
DEFENSE
DE 11 Derek Rivers
DT 93 Emmanuel Kromah
NT 92 Octavius Brown
DE 90 Eric Myers
LB 22 Dubem Nwadiogbu
LB 40 Jaylin Kelly
CB 27 Nate Dortch
NB 14 Eric Thompson
FS 8 Donald D’Alesio
SS 2 Tre’ Moore
CB 1 Julius Childs
SPECIAL TEAMS
Joey CejudoPK
17 Joey Cejudo
Nathan Gibbs
H
7 Tanner Garry
Andre Stubbs
PR 2 Christian Bryan
I’tavious Harvin KO 17 Joey Cejudo
2014 SCHEDULE AND REsULTs/NOTEs
Date
Opponent
Site
Time/ResultNotes
Aug. 30 at Illinois
Champaign, Ill.
L, 17-28 Penguins led 17-14 in fourth quarter; Cejudo three FGs; YSU had 40:01 Time of Possession
Sept. 6 Duquesne
Stambaugh
W, 34-23 Penguins led 31-7 at halftime: Nania 16-23-288; Ruiz 23-148, 2 TDs
Sept. 13 Butler
Stambaugh
W, 44-14 Wells 4 pass TDs; Berassa 3 TD catches; YSU scored 41 of last 44 points
Sept. 20 Saint Francis (Pa.)
Stambaugh
W, 52-23 Nania 3 pass TDs; YSU 567 offensive yards; Guins scored 31 straight points
Oct. 4
at Missouri State*
Springfield, Mo.
W, 14-7
Moore 2 INTs, 11 tackles; Defense allowed 76 yards passing; Webb 81-yard TD run
Oct. 11 Western Illinois*
Stambaugh
L, 24-30 YSU led 17-14 at halftime; Jody Webb 2 TDs;
Oct. 18 Southern Illinois* (HC) Stambaugh
4 p.m.
YSU rallied for 28-27 win last year; Guins have won three of last four meeteings
Oct. 25 at South Dakota State* Brookings, S.D.
3 p.m.
Guins looking for first win in series since 2007; last win at SDSU came in 1974
Nov. 1 South Dakota*
Stambaugh
2 p.m.
The Guins have won both meetings by a total of seven points
Nov. 8
at Illinois State*
Normal, Ill.
2 p.m.
Home team has won each game since 2008; YSU has scored 28-plus in six straight
Nov. 15 Indiana State*
Stambaugh
2 p.m.
YSU owns 20-3 advantage in all-time series; have won 15 of last 17 contests
Nov. 22 at North Dakota State*
Fargo, N.D.
3:30 p.m. YSU is one of two teams to beat NDSU since 2011; Guins are 2-1 at the Fargodome
All Times are Eastern and subject to change | *Missouri Valley Football Conference game | (HC) Homecoming | All games on 570 WKBN;
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Head Coach
Eric Wolford
Kansas State, ‘94
28-23
Fifth Season
Year RecordPct.MVFCPct.
2014 4-2 .6671-1.500
2013 8-4 .6675-3.625
2012 7-4 .6364-4.500
2011 6-5 .5454-4.500
2010 3-8 .2721-7.125
Totals 28-23 .54915-19.454
career Record Breakdown
Home________________________________ 20-9
Away________________________________ 8-14
Postseason____________________________ 0-0
vs. FCS Ranked Teams__________________ 5-8
vs. FCS Unranked Teams_______________ 22-11
vs. FBS_______________________________ 1-4
vs. FCS_____________________________ 27-19
vs. Missouri Valley Football_____________ 15-19
August________________________________ 1-1
September___________________________ 15-4
October______________________________ 7-11
November_____________________________ 5-7
When team rushes for 200 yards_________ 20-7
When team rushes for 300 yards__________ 7-0
When team passes for 200 yards________ 14-12
When team passes for 300 yards__________ 3-1
When team rushes under 100 yards_______ 0-6
Player rushes for 100 yards____________ 21-10
Two 100-yard rushers___________________ 3-0
Opponent has 100-yard rusher____________ 7-7
Scoring 30-or-more points_______________ 21-5
Scoring 40-or-more points_______________ 11-0
Hold opponent to 10-points or less________ 6-0
Scoring first_________________________ 21-13
Leading at halftime_____________________ 23-8
Trailing at halftime_____________________ 4-15
Tied at halftime_________________________ 1-0
Games decided by 11 points or more_____ 18-9
Games decided by 10 points or less______ 9-14
Games decided by 7 points or less_______ 8-12
Games decided by 3 points or less________ 4-4
Overtime______________________________ 0-0
Committing No Turnovers_______________ 12-6
Committing a Turnover________________ 16-17
Win Turnover Margin____________________ 17-5
Lose/Tie Turnover Margin_______________ 8-19
No Sacks Allowed_____________________ 15-2
Allowing a Sack______________________ 13-21
YSU All-time Coaches
Coach
Jim Tressel
Rey Dempsey
Jon Heacock
Bill Narduzzi
Dike Beede
Eric Wolford
RecordPct.
135-57-2
.700
12-8
.600
60-44
.577
68-51-1
.571
147-118-14
.552
28-23
.549
Western Illinois Notes
• The Penguins took a 3-0 lead and were on
top 17-14 at halftime. YSU has had the lead
in every game this season.
• Dante Nania started the game at quarterback before Hunter Wells took over at the
start of the second quarter.
• Wells came on to pass for 187 yards, completing 14-of-25 attempts and a touchdown.
• Redshirt freshman Cole Newsome started
and played the entire game at center in place
of Stephen Page.
• The 11 accepted penalties by the Guins
were the most since Nov. 5, 1994 against
Buffalo (11). YSU had 17 penalties in four nonconference games. In two MVFC contests, the
Guins have been whistled for 19 penalties.
• The contest featured Instant Replay for
the first time in the history of Stambaugh
Stadium.
• WR Jelani Berassa had a career-long 34-yard
punt return which helped set up the Guins’
go-ahead touchdown in the second quarter.
• TB Jody Webb scored a pair of rushing
touchdowns. It was the third time in his career
he had two scores in a game.
• Webb has scored a touchdown in three
straight games.
• PK Joey Cejudo connected on a 28-yard
field goal and is now 10-of-11 on the season,
including 7-of-7 at home.
• WR Andre Stubbs caught a career-high
six passes in the defeat. Stubbs had seven
catches in the first five games this year.
• LB Dubem Nwadiogbu had a career-high
13 total tackles in the game, including eight
solo stops.
• Western held the ball for more than 20 minutes in the second half and used a fake punt
to set up it first touchdown of the second half.
Western Illinois Recap
YSU led by three points at halftime, but
Western Illinois scored 16 straight secondhalf points to upset the Penguins 30-24 at
Stambaugh Stadium.
The Guins led 3-0 before two WIU scores
put them in a 14-3 hole in the second quarter.
But a big fourth-down stop by the defense
turned the momentum, and YSU responded
with two straight scores.
QB Hunter Wells found Jelani Berassa for
a 15-yard score, and Jody Webb scored on a
nine-yard run to put the Guins in front 17-14
at the break.
To open the second half, the defense
had stopped WIU, but a fake punt changed
momentum once again and the Leathernecks
reeled off 16 consecutive points.
With 6:08 left, Webb sped home from 16
yards to pull the Guins within 30-24. YSU had
one last pass to the end zone on the game’s
final play, but it was knocked down.
Last Year’s SIU Recap
YSU scored two fourth-quarter touchdowns
to overcome a 13-point deficit and defeat
Southern Illinois 28-27 last September at Saluki
Stadium in Carbondale.
QB Kurt Hess threw four touchdown passes
in the win while Andre Stubbs caught two and
tight ends Nate Adams and Carson Sharbaugh
each caught one.
Trailing 27-14 in the fourth quarter, Hess
threw a 15-yard scoring toss to Adams
with 9:30 left to get the Penguins within six
points.
Behind 27-21, the Guins moved the ball
83 yards in 16 plays and tied the game when
Hess found Sharbaugh on a one-yard score on
fourth-and-goal. Joey Cejudo’s extra-point gave
the Penguins a 28-27 lead.
SIU had one last possession and advanced
to the Penguins’ 41-yard line. However, Teven
Williams stripped the ball from SIU’s MyCole
Pruitt and Donald D’Alesio recovered it at the
YSU 40 with just 43 seconds remaining to seal
the victory.
Series History
The Penguins own a 13-11-1 lead in the alltime series against the Salukis and have won
three of the last four.
Prior to Coach Eric Wolford’s arrival, SIU had
won six of seven meetings with the Penguins’
lone victory coming in 2006. YSU has wins
over the Salukis in 2010, 2011 and 2013
under Wolford.
Of the 25 meetings, 11 have been decided
by a touchdown or less with the Penguins holding a 6-4-1 edge in such contests, including a
28-27 win last year in Carbondale.
The magic numbers in the series are 29
(YSU) and 23 (SIU).
The Penguins are 9-0 when scoring at least
29 points in the series. SIU has scored 23
points in each of the last 11 contests and is
7-4 in those games.
Homecoming Happiness
The Penguins are playing their 74th Homecoming contest this Saturday against Southern
Illinois.
YSU has won three straight Homecoming
contests and will be looking to win its fourth
consecutive, the most since winning 11 straight
from 1992-2002.
Last season, the Guins pulled out a 24-14
win over Western Illinois. In 2012, the Penguins
defeated South Dakota 13-10 and in 2011, YSU
dispatched of WIU 56-14.
The Penguins own an all-time mark of 50-221 in Homecoming contests. SIU has been the
Guins’ Homecoming opponent on three occasions - 1967, 1998, 2002. The Guins have won
all three contest against the Salukis.
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Bam has Been All Over
Quick Facts
Location________________ Youngstown, Ohio
Founded___________________________1908
Enrollment________________________ 12,551
Conference__________ Missouri Valley Football
Nickname_______________________Penguins
Colors_____________________ Red and White
President_________________ James P. Tressel
Athletics Director_______________ Ron Strollo
Faculty Representative_______ Dr. Chet Cooper
Sports Information
Youngstown State University
One University Plaza
Youngstown, OH 44555
Phone: (330) 941-3192/1581/1480
Fax: (330) 941-3191
Email: [email protected]
SID/Football Contact: Trevor Parks
Assistants: Jamie Hall, John Vogel
Students: Kyle Kroynovich, Brandon Ross,
Ray Klempay, Lauren Minenok
MVFC Standings
Team
North Dakota State
Illinois State
Southern Illinois
Youngstown State
Indiana State
South Dakota State
UNI
Western Illinois
Missouri State
South Dakota
Conf.Overall
2-0
6-0
2-0
5-0
2-1
5-2
1-1
4-2
1-1
4-2
1-1
4-2
1-13-3
1-2
3-4
0-2
3-3
0-2
2-4
This Week’s Schedule
Youngstown State vs. Southern Illinois
Missouri State vs. South Dakota
North Dakota State vs. Indiana State
Western Illinois vs. Illinois State
UNI vs. South Dakota State
MVFC Preseason Poll
TeamPoints
1. North Dakota State (24) 370
2. South Dakota State (8)
330
3. UNI (7)
324
4. Youngstown State
240
5. Southern Illinois
237
6. Illinois State
197
7. Missouri State
180
8. South Dakota
121
9. Western Illinois
96
10. Indiana State
50
1985-2014
Junior LB Dubem Nwadiogbu, aka “Bam”, has
been a key difference maker on defense so far
this year. Nwadiogbu has 55 tackles, including
36 solo stops. Both are team highs.
On four occasions this year he has set a new
career high in tackles.
The most recent time was against Western
Illinois. Nwadiogbu had 13 stops against the
Leathernecks, including eight solo tackles.
Against Butler, Nwadiogbu had the first
double-digit performance of his career with
11 stops, including seven solos. He also had
a fumble recovery in the contest.
He had eight total tackles and six solo
stops in the win over Duquesne after tying his
previous career standard with six at Illinois. He
added eight more tackles, including six solos,
in the win over Saint Francis.
At Missouri State, he had nine tackles and
was more active pressuring the quarterback
with a pair of hard-hit hurries.
Ruiz Model of Consistency
Sophomore TB Martin Ruiz has rushed for
more than 79 yards in all six games this year.
He scored rushing touchdowns in the first four
games of the season as well.
Against Western Illinois he had 80 yards on
14 carries. The week prior he rushed for 79
yards at Missouri State.
Ruiz played just the first half against Saint
Francis and had 82 yards on 12 carries while
scoring two touchdowns.
Against a strong Butler rush defense, he
had 108 yards on 21 attempts and scored a
touchdown.
In the win over Duquesne, he had 148 yards
on 23 carries and scored two touchdowns. At
Illinois, he had a career-high 32 carries for 116
yards and a touchdown.
Ruiz has rushed for more than 100 yards
seven times in his 18-game YSU career. He
has scored a touchdown in 13 games as well.
Moore To offer
Junior SS Tre’ Moore has made a big impact
since becoming a regular in the lineup during
the second quarter of the Butler game.
In his three starts, he has been credited 21
tackles. At Missouri State, Moore had his best
game to date by intercepting two passes and
recording a career-best 11 tackles in the win.
He had two second-half picks against MSU,
including one that helped seal the win at the
YSU 32-yard line with 2:21 left.
He came on against Butler and registered
nine tackles, including six solo stops. In the
win over Saint Francis he had five total stops,
including four solos. He made his first start of
the season against the Red Flash.
Last year he had 24 tackles, but just six
came in the last six contests.
Stubbs Has Career High
Junior WR Andre Stubbs had a career-high
six receptions for 73 yards against Western
Illinois. He also had 69 yards on four kickoff
returns and had two rushes for 16 yards.
His previous high in receptions was five on
two occasions, both of which were against
Southern Illinois (2012 and 2013).
Webb Scores Twice
Sophomore TB Jody Webb had two rushing
scores against Western Illinois. It was the third
time in his career in which he has scored two
touchdowns or more.
Webb had scoring runs of nine yards and 16
yards against WIU. His nine-yard score late in
the second quarter gave the Penguins a 17-14
lead while his 16-yard scamper in the fourth
trimmed the Guins’ deficit to six points.
Webb had 57 yards on 10 carries in the
contest. For the season he has 331 yards on
48 carries and has scored four touchdowns.
Youthful Lineup
Against Western Illinois, YSU started just
five seniors. Of the five players, two were wide
receivers - Jelani Berassa, Christian Bryan - two
were members of the secondary - Julius Childs
and Donald D’Alesio and one was nose tackle
Octavius Brown.
On the offensive line, YSU started two
redshirt freshmen - Cole Newsome and Justin
Spencer - and a pair of sophomores - Dylan
Colucci and Brock Eisenhuth. Junior QB Dante
Nania started the game before being replaced
by freshman Hunter Wells. Sophomore TB Martin Ruiz led the team with 80 yards rushing while
sophomore TB Jody Webb had two scores.
On defense, YSU had four sophomores and
four juniors start.
Going to Wells
After the first two possessions of the game
in the opening quarter, the Penguins changed
quarterbacks from Dante Nania to Hunter Wells.
In playing the last three quarters, Wells
completed 14-of-25 passes for 187 yards
and a touchdown. He engineered three scoring drives in the game. His favorite target was
Andre Stubbs as the two hooked up on five
occasions.
Adams Gets a few Rushes
Senior TE Nate Adams had the first career
rushing attempts of his YSU career against
Western Illinois. He had two carries for 19 yards
in the game.
Adams was a bull with two strong carries in
the contest. He had a nine-yard run on a thirdand-two rush in the third quarter. In the fourth
quarter, he had a 10-yard gain on a third-and-1
at the WIU 41-yard line. Two plays following his
second attempt, the Guins scored a touchdown.
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Starting Experience
Name, Pos.
101112 1314No.Str
Donald D’Alesio, FS
7 3111153814
Christian Bryan, WR
- 11 11 11 4 37 1
Travis Williams, LB
- 11 9 8 0 28 0
Julius Childs, CB
- - 11 10 5 27 6
Andre Stubbs, WR
- 2 8 7 5 22 3
Emmanuel Kromah, DT - - 0 12 6 18 18
Terrell Williams, DE
- - 0 12 6 18 18
Joey Cejudo, PK/P
- - - 12 6 18 18
Jelani Berassa, WR
- 10 - 1 7 17 7
Andrew Williams, WR
- 0 6 6 5 16 3
Brock Eisenhuth, OG
- - - 9 5 14 4
Jameel Smith, FS
- - - 11 3 14 0
Martin Ruiz, TB
- - - 7 6 13 13
Nate Adams, TE
- 0 0 9 4 13 0
Trevor Stickland, OT
- - 0 5 6 11 6
Steve Zaborsky, DT
- - 1 8 0 9 0
Kintrell Disher, WR
- 25 108 0
Michael Wheary, WR
- - 1 5 0 6 0
Kevon Caffey, LB
- - 0 6 0 6 0
Dubem Nwadiogbu, LB - 02 067 6
Octavius Brown, DT
- - - 1 6 7 6
Stephen Page, C
- 01 056 0
Dylan Colucci, OG
- - - 0 6 6 6
Justin Spencer, OT
- - - - 6 6 6
Jaylin Kelly, LB
- - - 0 6 6 6
Eric Thompson, CB
- - - 1 5 6 3
Dante Nania, QB
- - 0 0 5 5 3
Tre’ Moore, SS/FS
- - - 2 3 5 3
Derek Rivers, DE
- - - 0 5 5 5
Nate Dortch, CB
- - - - 4 4 3
Mike Palumbo, LB
- - - - 2 2 0
Desmond Williams, LB
- - - 1 1 2 0
Jody Webb, TB
- - - 2 0 2 0
Cody Newsome, C
- - - - 1 1 1
Hunter Wells, QB
- - - - 1 1 0
I’tavious Harvin, WR
- - - - 1 1 0
Deion Hall, CB
- - - 0 1 1 0
Cameron Fraser, OG
- - - - 1 1 0
Demond Hymes, TB
- - 0 1 0 1 0
Jacob Wood, TE
- - - 1 0 1 0
100-Yard Rushing Games
Player
Martin Ruiz (So.)
Jody Webb (So.)
2014Career
3
7
1
2
200/300-Yard Passing Games
Player
Dante Nania (Jr.)
Hunter Wells (Fr.)
2014Career
1/0
1/0
1/0
1/0
100-Yard Receiving Games
Player
Jelani Berassa (Sr.)
Nate Adams (Sr.)
Christian Bryan (Sr.)
2014Career
2
2
0
1
0
1
Berassa A Go-To Receiver
Senior WR Jelani Berassa has 23 receptions
this season, nine more than any other YSU wide
receiver. Berassa has 418 yards receiving this
season and has a team-high four touchdown
receptions. He caught a 15-yard scoring toss
from Hunter Wells against WIU. Berassa also
had a three-touchdown performance in the win
over Butler.
Last year, Berassa caught just six passes for
74 yards and one score. He missed the 2012
season with a knee injury. In 2011, he had at
least four catches in a game on five occasions,
including a career-best seven in the season
finale against Missouri State.
Rivers Flowing to QBs
Sophomore DE Derek Rivers has had 12
tackles in the past two games. Rivers was credited with a career-best seven tackles against
Western Illinois.
He was coming off a career-best five tackles
in the win at Missouri State. Rivers had a pair of
quarterback hurries and a sack against MSU.
This year, Rivers has 21 tackles, including 13
solo stops and 8.5 TFLs. Last year, he posted
13 tackles playing in 10 games.
He has sacks in four of six games this year,
including two against Saint Francis.
Solid Start for Cejudo
PK/P Joey Cejudo has done a good job managing all of the kicking roles for the Penguins
this season.
Cejudo has made 10-of-11 field-goal attempts and started the year by making his first
nine attempts of the season before a miss at
Missouri State. He knocked through a 28-yard
field goal against Western Illinois
As a punter, he is averaging 39.8 yards per
kick and has had five punts of more than 50
yards in the last two games. He has placed
nine, including a season-best three vs. WIU,
inside the opponents’ 20-yard line this year.
He has kicked off 37 times this year with 18
of his boots going for touchbacks.
He was named the MVFC’s Special Teams
Player of the Week for his three field-goal performance at Illinois.
Quick-Strike Offense
YSU has had six scoring drives of under 30
seconds this season. In four of the past five
games, the Guins have had at least one quickstrike score.
Three times this season, YSU has had a
one-play scoring drive - Duquesne, Butler and
Missouri State.
Against the Bulldogs, QB Hunter Wells found
WR Jelani Berassa on a quick one-play, 72-yard
scoring strike in just 12 seconds.
Against the Dukes, QB Dante Nania found
Andrew Williams for a 54-yard score in a sevensecond drive.
Against the Bears, TB Jody Webb took an
inside handoff and scooted 81 yards in 12
seconds for a one-play drive in the second
quarter.
Tough Rushing Defense
YSU has allowed just three rushing scores in
six games. The rushing scores YSU has allowed
were by Duquesne and Saint Francis.
Duquesne’s Marcus Hughes scored on a 23yard run while Saint Francis’ Marcus Bagley
scored on a 28-yard carry and Khairi Dickson
had a 10-yard TD rush.
The Penguins have not allowed a rushing
touchdown in the opening quarter this year.
Big Plays In Pass Game
The Penguins have made some big plays in
the passing game this season.
In the first six games, the Guins have six
pass plays of 54 yards or more. Last year, the
Penguins had just four completions of longer
than 50 yards in 12 games played. YSU did not
complete a pass of over 50 yards in 2012.
Hunter Wells completed a 72-yard touchdown
pass to Jelani Berassa in the win over Butler.
Against Duquesne, QB Dante Nania completed
a 66-yard toss to Berassa while Andrew Williams caught a 54-yard touchdown pass in the
first quarter. At Illinois in the season opener,
Nania found Williams for a 61-yard gain and
connected with Jody Webb on a 54-yard toss.
On the first snap of the game against Missouri State, Nania connected with Williams on
a 56-yard pickup.
Schedule For the Week | OCT. 14-19
Tuesday
14Wednesday 15Thursday
16Friday
17Saturday
18Sunday
18Monday
19
Valley Football Penguin Gameday Penguin Playbook
Teleconference WFMJ | 7 p.m. 570 AM | 7 p.m.
11 a.m.
GAME #7
Press Conference Southern Illinois
Stambaugh4 p.m.
Conference Room 570 WKBN | MyYTV
1:15 p.m.
Players and coaches Practice Practice (Closed) Practice (Closed) Practice (Closed) available postgame OffPractice
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Milestone Games
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Geneva (L, 6-12)
Marshall (T, 6-6)
Augustana (W, 20-6)
Central State (W, 10-0)
Cincinnati (W, 27-23)
Northeastern (L, 23-28)
Florida A&M (W, 27-24)
Missouri State (L, 28-42)
Southern Illinois
Milestone Wins
1
100
200
300
400
450
Oct. 22, 1938
Nov. 17, 1960
Oct. 3, 1981
Sept. 24, 1994
Oct. 14, 2006
Oct. 4, 2014
Westminster (20-0)
Akron (34-21)
Akron (34-7)
Slippery Rock (52-17)
Western Illinois (35-28)
Missouri State (14-7)
GAMEDAY Locations
Field
Eric Wolford • Head Coach
Tom Sims • Defensive Line
Eric Gallon • Running Backs
Carmen Bricillo • Offensive Line
Ron Stoops • Linebackers
Kenny Carter • Wide Receivers
Michael Zordich • Safeties
Travis Tislaretz • Offensive Student Assistant
Press Box
Shane Montgomery • Offensive Coordinator/QB
Jamie Bryant • Defensive Coordinator
Glenn Davis • Cornerbacks
Dan Gerberry • Tight Ends
Will Humphrey • Offensive Student Assistant
Phil DeCapito • Defensive Student Assistant
Last 10 Games vs. FCS Ranked
Oct. 11, 2014 (23) Missouri State_______ W, 14-7
Nov. 23, 2013 (16) South Dakota St.____ L, 13-42
Nov. 16, 2013 (1) North Dakota St.______ L, 17-35
Nov. 17, 2012 (18) Indiana State________ W, 27-6
Oct. 13, 2012 (14) at Illinois State______ L, 28-35
Oct. 6, 2012 (1) at North Dakota St.____ L, 7-48
Sept. 22, 2012 (8) UNI________________ W, 42-35
Nov. 12, 2011 (1) at North Dakota St.__ W, 27-24
Nov. 5, 2011 (6) at UNI_______________ L, 17-21
Oct. 30, 2010 (19) UNI________________ L, 30-34
Fourth Quarter Comebacks
Last 10 Times
2013
Trailed South Dakota
Trailed Southern Illinois
2012
Trailed UNI
2009
Trailed North Dakota St.
2007
Trailed Southern Utah
2006
Trailed James Madison
Trailed Southern Illinois
2005
Trailed Illinois State
Trailed Western Illinois
2003
Trailed Indiana State
FourthFinal
34-31
38-34
27-14
28-27
FourthFinal
35-28
42-35
FourthFinal
35-24
39-35
FourthFinal
22-16
23-22
FourthFinal
31-20
35-31
24-17
31-24
FourthFinal
17-14
20-17
21-17
23-21
FourthFinal
24-14 30-24 (OT)
Red-Zone Success
YSU has converted at a high success rate in
the red zone under Head Coach Eric Wolford.
The Guins are 22-of-26 so far this season (10
field goals and 12 touchdowns - seven rushing
and five passing).
Last year, YSU was 43-of-47 (91.5 percent)
in its red-zone opportunities. It marked the
second season in his four-year tenure that the
Guins converted more than 90 percent of their
red-zone opportunities. YSU scored touchdowns
on 38 of those red-zone visits.
In 51 games under Coach Wolford, the Penguins are 183-for-207 (88.4 percent) inside the
red zone. YSU has scored 150 touchdowns (101
rushing and 49 passing) while making 33-of-34
field-goal attempts. Of the 11 turnovers committed, nine have been interceptions.
The Penguins were 35-of-43 inside the redzone in 2012 (81.7 percent). YSU went 42-of-47
in 2011 (89.4 percent), and, in 2010, the Guins
converted 41-of-45 chances (91.1 percent).
Overall, the program has a red-zone score in
56 consecutive games.
Adams Has Multi TDs Again
Senior TE Nate Adams has caught two touchdown passes this season, marking the third
straight year he has had at least a pair of scores.
Adams had a career-high four-touchdown receptions last year.
Against Butler he caught a two-yard pass for
a score after hauling in a 31-yard touchdown
catch against Duquesne.
It’s usually good news for the Guins when
Adams scores at TD. The Penguins are 7-1 in
contests when he hauls in a TD pass.
Receivers Grow Up
The group of Jelani Berassa, Christian Bryan,
Andrew Williams and Andre Stubbs have combined for 307 receptions in their YSU careers.
Berassa is in his sixth year with the program
while Bryan, Williams and Stubbs all came in
together as part of the 2011 recruiting class.
Bryan never redshirted and has caught 106
passes in a solid career. He ranks 10th in school
history in career receptions. Berassa has 70
catches, Williams has caught 67 passes and
Stubbs has 64. Berassa missed the 2010 and
2012 seasons with knee injuries. When healthy
in 2011, he had 37 catches.
Fifth-year senior TE Nate Adams has 28
catches, including eight touchdowns, as well.
>400 Yards/27 Points
The Penguins have had more than 400 yards
of total offense in 26 games under Head Coach
Eric Wolford.
In his 51 contests, YSU has had more than
300 yards in 44 of them. Additionally, the Guins
have scored 27-or-more points in 34 of Wolford’s
51 games at the helm.
Williams A Play Maker
Junior WR Andrew Williams has had 61 yards
-or-more receiving in four of his five games
played this season. Williams had a season-best
83 yards on five catches and a score in the win
at Missouri State.
On the first play of the game, his 56-yard
reception set up his first score, which was a
nine-yard toss from QB Dante Nania. Later in
the game, Williams caught a 38-yard strike, but
that was nullified by a penalty.
Williams is second on the team with three
touchdown receptions. Williams has caught a
touchdown pass in three of the last four games.
He has tied his career-high for receiving
touchdowns, which came back in 2012. Williams caught two TD passes last year.
Three is Still Important
Under Coach Eric Wolford, YSU is a combined 38-of-45 on field-goal attempts (84.4
percent).
PK Joey Cejudo started off the season
making 10 of his first 11 attempts. He made
six-of-eight attempts last season, including a
long of 40 against Duquesne.
In his YSU career, Cejudo has made 15-of-18
attempts (83.3 percent).
In 2012, PK David Brown converted six-ofseven attempts. In 2011, the Penguins did not
make a field goal in the first eight games before
converting three field goals.
YSU was 12-of-14 in 2010, all of which came
by the foot of Stephen Blose.
Turning Up The heat
The Penguins had five sacks in the first four
games of the season before recording four in
the win at Missouri State. The Guins also had
six quarterback hurries and intercepted two
passes.
Against MSU, Dubem Nwadiogbu, Terrell
Williams, Desmond Williams, Derek Rivers and
Jaylin Kelly were all credited with getting to MSU
QB Kierra Harris. For the game, the Guins had
eight tackles for 29 yards in losses.
Bryan Eclipses 100
Senior WR Christian Bryan has 106 career
receptions in his YSU career.
Bryan is just one of 14 players in school
history to eclipse the 100-reception mark in a
career.
He ranks 10th in school history with his 106
career grabs and is two from moving into a tie
for eighth place.
Bryan is tied for 13th in school history for
career touchdown receptions with his 11 TDs.
He is one of 15 players in YSU history with
11-or-more TD grabs in a career. He’s tied with
Ray Ellington and Kyle Smith with 11 career
touchdown receptions. Teammate Jelani Berassa moved ahead of him against Butler.
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Western Illinois
Award Winners:
Hill Barth & King Offensive Player:
Jody Webb, So. TB (Toledo, Ohio)
Hill Barth & King Defensive Player:
Not Awarded
Hill Barth & King Special Teams Player:
Jelani Berassa, Sr., WR (Miami, Fla.)
Jim Zdelar Offensive Lineman:
Dylan Colucci, So., OT (Latrobe, Pa.)
Jermaine Hopkins Defensive Lineman:
Not Awarded
Scout Offensive Player of the Week:
Jim Bertovich, So,. OG (Pittsburgh, Pa.)
Scout Defensive Player of the Week:
Defensive Line
Scout Special Teams Player of the Week:
Antonie Cox, Jr., LB (Austintown, Ohio)
W.O.W./Derek Pixley Hit of the Week:
Desmond Williams, Sr., DE (Compton, Calf.)
Haines Family Player of the Game:
Andre Stubbs, Jr., WR (Maple Heights, Ohio)
Interception Tracker
vs. Duquesne
Jaylin Kelly (43)
at Missouri State
Tre’ Moore (-7)
Tre’ Moore (5)
Numbers Under Wolf
After 51 games, Head Coach Eric Wolford
is now 28-23. YSU has won 23 of its last 35
games under Wolford since the mid-point of
the 2011 season. A couple of good notes have
come from his 51 games regarding wins and
losses. Both losses when allowing 27 or fewer
points have come at UNI (21-17 in 2011 and
22-20 in 2013).
• YSU is 14-0 when allowing 20 points or fewer
• YSU is 25-2 when allowing 27 points or fewer
• YSU is 26-5 when allowing 33 points or fewer
Two Over 200 Yards
So far the Penguins have had two quarterbacks throw for over 200 yards in a game.
Dante Nania had 288 against Duquesne while
Hunter Wells had 297 vs. Butler.
The last time two different quarterbacks
passed for more than 200 yards in a game in
the same season was in 1985. Bob Courtney
threw for more than 200 yards in three games.
Trenton Lykes had a season-high 231 yards in
the season finale against Morehead State.
Cejudo Pulls Double Duty
MVFC Newcomer
Joey Cejudo is handling both the placekicking
and punting duties for YSU this year. He is one
of just three Penguins to handle both punting
and kicking in the same year since 1970.
The last Penguin to handle both roles as
punter and placekicker was Jeff Wilkins in
1992-93. Wilkins was the placekicker in each
season throughout his YSU career. Wilkins
shared punting duties in 1992 before assuming
both placekicker and punting roles in 1993. He
turned out to be pretty good playing 14 years
in the NFL and winning a Super Bowl title with
the St. Louis Rams.
The only other kicker since 1970 to handle
both chores was Chuck Haynali, who did both
in three straight seasons - 1976, 1977 and
1978.
YSU vs. MVFC Teams
Berassa Rare Game
In-Season Award Recipients
MVFC Offense
MVFC Defense
FS Tre’ Moore at Missouri State
MVFC Special Teams
P/PK Joey Cejudo at Illinois
MVFC Offensive Lineman
Opponent
Illinois State
Indiana State
Missouri State
North Dakota State
UNI
South Dakota
South Dakota State
Southern Illinois
Western Illinois
All-TimeMVFC
12-11
9-8
20-3
15-2
12-5
11-5
4-4
3-3
7-203-13
2-0
2-0
5-10
0-6
13-11-1
9-8
18-12
11-7
Senior WR Jelani Berassa had a rare game
in a multitude of ways against Butler.
First, Berassa became just the fourth player
in school history to catch three touchdown
passes in the same game. It marked the first
time since 1979 that a Penguin caught three
touchdown passes in the same contest. Impressively, all three came in the second quarter.
Only five times in school history has a receiver caught three touchdown passes and had
more than 100 yards in the same game.
He followed up a 114-yard performance
against Duquesne with a career-high 167-yard
game against Butler. It was the first time since
Dominique Barnes had consecutive 100-yard
receiving games to end the 2010 slate that
a Guin recorded back-to-back 100-yard plus
contests.
Three Over 150 tackles
Senior FS Donald D’Alesio leads the program
with 219 career tackles, including 118 solo
stops. Senior LB Travis Williams has 170 career
tackles, 99 of which are solos. Senior CB Julius
Childs has 159 tackles, 116 of which are solos.
Offensive Line Gelling
An offensive line that features just one senior
- C Stephen Page - has played well through the
first six games.
This year, YSU has had four first-time starters on the unit, including two who have started
every contest. OG Dylan Colucci and OT Justin
Spencer have started all six games this season
after not having any starts under their belts.
YSU has started the same grouping in four
of six games. So far this year, the Guins have
produced a 100-yard rusher in four of six
games, rushed for more than 199 yards four
times and had over 380 yards of total offense
on four occasions.
The line does have some veterans in Trevor
Strickland, Brock Eisenhuth and Page. Strickland started five contests a year ago while
Eisenhuth started nine times last season. Prior
to this year, Page’s last start was in 2012 at
South Dakota State.
Experienced Front D-Line
The defensive line has drawn rave reviews
for its performance this season.
DT Emmanuel Kromah and DE Terrell Williams
have started the last 18 games on the front
line. NT Octavius Brown has started the first
six games this year and made an impact as a
run stopper. DE Derek Rivers has started the
past five contests. He has five sacks so far this
season. Last year, Rivers had three sacks in
just 10 games played. He has eight sacks in
15 career games as a Penguin.
Also contributing up front are DE Eric Myers,
DT Steve Zaborsky and DE Desmond Williams.
Ruiz Trifecta First Since 1960
Sophomore TB Martin Ruiz opened the
campaign by rushing for more than 100 yards
in each of YSU’s first three games.
The last Penguin (and only other time it
happened) to open a season rushing for 100plus yards in three straight games was Frank
Horvath in 1960.
Horvath opened the 1960 season with 124
yards against Toledo. He followed that contest
with a 123-yard contest against Eastern Michigan and 136-yard performance vs. Northern
Michigan. He had a total of 383 yards following
those games.
Horvath eclipsed the 100-yard mark six times
in an eight-game slate that year and finished
with 1,010 yards on 150 carries for the season.
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YSU’s NCAA Ranking
CategoryRank
Total Offense
32nd
Scoring Offense
38th
Rushing Offense
22nd
Passing Offense
51st
Passing Efficiency
5th
Sacks Allowed
23rd
Third-Down Conversions
73rd
Red-Zone Offense
44th
Time of Possession
44th
Total Defense
54th
Scoring Defense
29th
Rushing Defense
35th
Pass Efficiency Defense
87th
Turnover Margin
38th
Passing Yards Allowed
76th
Sacks63rd
Net Punting
91st
Punt Returns
22nd
Kickoff Returns
88th
Fewest Penalties Per Game
35th
Fewest Penalty Yards Per Game 31st
Out of 120 teams
YSU’s MVFC Ranking
CategoryRank
Total Offense
4th
Scoring Offense
5th
Rushing Offense
3rd
Passing Offense
6th
Passing Efficiency
2nd
First Downs
5th
Sacks Allowed
2nd
Third-Down Conversions
8th
Red-Zone Offense
8th
Time of Possession
7th
Total Defense
8th
Scoring Defense
6th
Rushing Defense
6th
Passing Defense
10th
Pass Efficiency Defense
10th
Turnover Margin
6th
Sacks8th
Net Punting
7th
Punt Returns
2nd
Kickoff Returns
6th
Fewest Penalties Per Game
3rd
Fewest Penalty Yards Per Game 3rd
Out of 10 teams
Wells Bells
Freshman QB Hunter Wells had an impressive
starting debut throwing four touchdown passes
while completing 16-of-22 attempts for 297
yards against Butler on Sept. 13.
His 297 yards passing were the most in a
game by a YSU freshman since Denny Klembara had three 300-yard efforts in 1968.
The last time a freshman quarterback had
more than 200 yards in a first career start was
Tom Zetts (207) against Slippery Rock in 2004.
Four-TD Passing Games
Since Nov. 1, 2008, quarterbacks Kurt Hess
(six), Brandon Summers (two) and Hunter Wells
(one) have combined to throw at least four
touchdowns in a game nine times in a span of
66 games.
In school history before November 2008, a
group of six quarterbacks combined for eight
four-passing touchdown games. YSU had
played 702 games up to that point in school
history.
Hess had a school-record five touchdown
passes against Missouri State in 2011.
Strong Florida influence
This season, the Penguins have an impressive 19 players from the state of Florida. Of
the 19, 18 have been recruited by Coach Eric
Wolford and his current staff, which includes
Florida natives Glenn Davis and Eric Gallon.
Wolford also coached at USF.
Six Captains in 2014
The Penguins have six seniors serving as
team captains. Sixth-year senior WR Jelani Berassa, fifth-year seniors FS Donald D’Alesio and
TE Nate Adams, fourth-year senior WR Christian
Bryan, third-year senior CB Julius Childs and
second-year senior DT Octavius Brown were
selected to assume that role this year.
Four-Takeaway win Streak
YSU has won 19 straight games when it
forces at least four turnovers. In 2013, the
Guins were 1-0 when that occurred.
Since 2006, the Guins are 21-1 when they
have at least four takeaways in a game. The
last loss was against UNI in 2006.
Classroom Excellence
Since Head Coach Eric Wolford took over,
he has also had an impact on the Penguins’
production in the classroom. In eight of the
nine spring/fall semesters he has been head
coach, the Guins have maintained at least a
2.70 cumulative GPA.
The Guins had 43 selections to the Missouri
Valley Football Conference honor roll. Senior TE
Nate Adams was a recipient of the Presidents
Academic Award as well.
This past summer, YSU was the recipient of
the FCS Athletics Directors Association APR
award for having the most improved APR score
in the Missouri Valley Football Conference in
2012-13.
Three Graduates on Roster
Three members of the program have already earned their bachelor’s degrees from
Youngstown State. YSU’s trio of graduates
are Jelani Berassa, Nate Adams and Donald
D’Alesio.
Berassa and Adams both graduated following
the 2013 fall semester while D’Alesio earned
his diploma following the spring semester.
12-Game Regular Season
The Penguins are playing 12 regular-season
games for just the fourth time in school history. The other times were last year, 2008 and
2003. The Guins posted an 8-4 mark a year
ago, were 4-8 in 2008 and went 5-7 in 2003.
Last year the Guins picked up an impressive
eight wins against Division I programs. In 2003,
two victories came against non-Division I foes.
Williams times SIX
The Penguins have six players on the roster
with the last name Williams. On offense, YSU
has Andrew (WR) and Dwayne (OL), while the
defense is home to Desmond (DE), Milton (DT),
Travis (LB) and Terrell (DE).
Numbers of Note
• Turnover Margin: Since 1996, the Penguins
are 116-28 when they win or tie in the turnover
margin. When committing more turnovers, YSU
is just 19-54.
Since 1990 YSU is:
• 144-18-2 when holding opponents to fewer
than 21 points in a game.
• 118-13 when rushing for 200-plus yards.
• 140-22 when scoring 28-or-more points.
• 73-9-1 when holding opponents to fewer than
100 yards rushing in a game.
• 170-13 when leading entering the fourth.
• 75-3-2 when holding opponents to 10 pointsor-less in a game.
More recently:
• YSU has scored points in 68 straight games.
• YSU has scored in double figures in 24 consecutive contests.
• The Guins last played an overtime game on
Sept. 11, 2004 against Florida International.
YSU has not played an OT contest in a span of
119 games dating back to that contest.
Up Next: South Dakota State
The Penguins return to the road for the
second time this month when they visit South
Dakota State. SDSU plays at UNI this Saturday
and is coming off a win over Missouri State.
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The Last Time It Happened
A Kickoff Returned For A Touchdown
YSU: Dominique Barnes (37 yards) vs. Missouri State | 9/29/2007
Opponent: Chaz Powell (100 yards), Penn State | 9/4/2010
A Punt Returned for a Touchdown
YSU: Josh Lee (96 yards) vs. Valparaiso | 9/10/2011
Opponent: Ryan Smith (76 yards), North Dakota State | 10/6/2012
An Interception Returned for a Touchdown
YSU: Jameel Smith (95 yards) at Indiana State | 10/5/2013
Opponent: Anthony Thompson (100 yards), Southern Illinois | 10/20/2012
A Fumble Returned for a Touchdown
YSU: Jeremey Edwards (7 yards) vs. Valparaiso | 9/8/2012
Opponent: Tyler Williams (0 yards), Southern Illinois | 10/20/2012
Blocked Punt Returned for a Touchdown
YSU: Vince Gliatta vs. South Dakota State | 9/8/2007
Opponent: Courtney Richmond, Southern Illinois | 10/20/2012
Blocked Field Goal Returned for a Touchdown
YSU: Lenny Wicks (79 yards) at North Dakota State | 11/21/2009
Opponent: Damon Gladney (64), McNeese State | 9/23/1995
Individual Rushed For 200+ Yards
YSU: Adaris Bellamy (203 yards) vs. Dayton | 8/29/2013
Opponent: Shakir Bell (256 yards), Indiana State | 9/24/2011
70-Yard Rush
YSU: Jody Webb (81 yards) at Missouri State | 10/4/2014
Opponent: Geno Blow (77 yards), Illinois State | 10/20/2007
80-Yard Rush
YSU: Jody Webb (81 yards) at Missouri State | 10/4/2014
Opponent: Pat Young (81 yards), Kent | 9/3/1988
30 Carries
YSU: Martin Ruiz (32) at Illinois | 8/30/2014
Opponent: Herb Donaldson (40), Western Illinois | 11/22/2008
40 Carries
YSU: Jamaine Cook (42) vs. South Dakota | 11/3/2012
Opponent: Herb Donaldson (40), Western Illinois | 11/22/2008
Three Rushing Touchdowns
YSU: Martin Ruiz (3) at Indiana State | 10/5/2013
Opponent: Jewel Hampton (3), Southern Illinois | 10/15/2011
Individual Pass For 300+ Yards
YSU: Kurt Hess (311 yards) vs. Illinois State | 10/12/2013
Opponent: Dillon Buechel (347 yards), Duquesne | 9/6/2014
Three or More Passing Touchdowns
YSU: Dante Nania (3) vs. Saint Francis | 9/20/2014
Opponent: Trenton Norvell (4), Western Illinois | 10/11/2014
30-or-More Completions
YSU: Brandon Summers (30) at Southern Illinois | 10/24/2009
Opponent: Mike Perish (30), Indiana State | 10/5/2013
40-or-More Passing Attempts
YSU: Kurt Hess (42) at South Dakota State | 10/27/2012
Opponent: Dillon Buechel (44), Duquesne | 9/6/2014
50-or-More Passing Attempts
YSU: Trenton Lykes (51) vs. Eastern Michigan | 9/5/1987
Opponent: Mike Perish (56), Indiana State | 10/5/2013
100 Yards Rushing/100 Yards Passing
YSU: Jeff Ryan (125 Rush/194 Pass) vs. Hofstra | 11/4/2000
Opponent: Trevor Wooden (121/188), Missouri State | 11/19/2011
Two Players Rush For 100+ Yards
YSU: Jody Webb (122), Martin Ruiz (117) vs. Morehead State | 9/7/2013
Opponent: Sam Ojuri (146), John Crockett (120), North Dakota State | 11/16/2013
Individual With 100+ Yards Receiving
YSU: Jelani Berassa (167 yards) vs. Butler | 9/13/2014
Opponent: Lance Lenior (132); Western Illinois | 10/11/2014
70-Yard Reception
YSU: Kurt Hess to Christian Bryan (70 yards) vs. WIU | 10/29/2011
Opponent: John Kelly to A.J. Alexander (70 yards); SFU | 10/22/2011
80-Yard Reception
YSU: Kurt Hess to Dominique Barnes (80 yards) at Penn State | 9/4/2010
Opponent: Paul McIntosh to Joe Allaria (86); Southern Illinois | 10/24/2009
Two Players with 100+ Yards Receiving
YSU: Dominique Barnes (122)/Donald Jones (105) vs. Illinois State | 11/14/2009
Opponent: Chris King (161)/Devin Rahming (119); Duquesne | 9/6/2014
10-or-More Receptions In One Game
YSU: Will Shaw (10) at South Dakota State | 10/27/2012
Opponent: Chris King (10), Duquesne | 9/6/2014
60-Yard Punt
YSU: Nick Liste (68 yards) vs. South Dakota State | 11/23/2013
Opponent: Bobby Kelsey (69 yards), Illinois State | 10/20/2007
70-Yard Punt
YSU: Joe Bishop (70 yards) vs. Southern Illinois | 10/9/2004
Opponent: Ryan Hoffman (70 yards), Illinois State | 10/23/2004
Player Blocked A Punt
YSU: B.J. Welch vs. Butler | 9/13/2014
Opponent: Malik Earl, Missouri State | 10/4/2014
Player Blocked a Field Goal
YSU: Torrance Nicholson at Missouri State | 10/2/2010
Opponent: Kyle Emmanuel, North Dakota State | 11/16/2013
Player Made Four Field Goals In One Game
YSU: Jeff Wilkins (5) at Stephen F. Austin | 9/11/1993
Opponent: Ryan Pretorius (4), Ohio State | 8/30/2008
50-Yard Field Goal
YSU: Nick Terracina (56 yards) at Liberty | 9/28/2003
Opponent: Aaron Pettrey (54 yards), Ohio State | 8/30/2008
Non-Quarterback to Throw a Touchdown Pass
YSU: Jamaine Cook 23-yard pass to Will Shaw at Pittsburgh | 9/1/2012
Opponent: Tony Kays 38-yard pass to Kale Turner; UC Davis | 9/23/2006
Multiple Interceptions
YSU: Tre’ Moore (2) at Missouri State | 10/4/2014
Opponent: Calvin Burnett (2), Indiana State | 11/13/2010
Recorded a Safety
YSU: Slippery Rock snap on a punt went out of the end zone | 9/1/2006
Opponent: Illinois State blocked punt out of end zone | 11/14/2009
Team Passed for 300+ Yards
YSU: 311 vs. Illinois State | 10/12/2013
Opponent: 347, Duquesne | 9/6/2014
Team Rushed For 400+ Yards
YSU: 450 vs. Saint Francis (Pa.) | 10/22/2011
Opponent: 639, Georgia Southern | 12/18/1999
Team Had 500+ Yards Total Offense
YSU: 567 vs. Saint Francis | 9/20/2014
Opponent: 547, Michigan State | 9/14/2013
A Team Accounted for 30+ First Downs
YSU: 33 vs. Morehead State | 9/7/2013
Opponent: 30, Michigan State | 9/14/2013
Defensive Extra Points Scored
YSU: None
Opponent: Hofstra | 9/27/1997
No Penalties
YSU: vs. Indiana State | 10/28/1995
Opponent: Eastern Washington | 12/13/1997
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YSU vs. Southern Illinois Depth Chart
Offense
RT 61 | Justin Spencer
53 | Christian Wilson
RG 67 | Brock Eisenhuth
69 | Cole Newsome
C 65 | Stephen Page
-or- 69 | Cole Newsome
54 | Matt Bell
LG 77 | Dylan Colucci
50 | Anthony Parente
LT 55 | Trevor Strickland
71 | Cameron Fraser
TE 44 | Nate Adams
88 | Jacob Wood
86 | Shane Kuhn
WR 4 | Andre Stubbs
10 | Jaylon Brown
WR 2 | Christian Bryan
9 | Michael Wheary
WR 8 | Jelani Berassa
84 | Darien Townsend
WR 80 | Andrew Williams
85 | I’tavious Harvin
QB 3 | Dante Nania
-or- 6 | Hunter Wells
12 | Ricky Davis
TB 29 | Martin Ruiz
20 | Jody Webb
21 | Ryan Moore
5 | Demond Hymes
Subject to Change
Defense
6-5, 295, RFr.; Indiana, Pa
6-7, 315, So., McKeesport, Pa.
6-5, 335, So.; Johnstown, Pa.
6-3, 290, RFr.; Huber Heights, Ohio
6-4, 295, Sr.; Newton Falls, Ohio
6-3, 290, RFr.; Huber Heights, Ohio
6-5, 300, So.; Hermitage, Pa.
6-6, 320; So.; Latrobe, Pa.
6-3, 275, RFr.; Hermitage, Pa.
6-7, 300, Jr.; Clyde, Ohio
6-4, 280, RFr.; Phenix City, Ala.
6-5, 250, Sr.; Newark, Ohio
6-5, 245, So.; Tallmadge, Ohio
6-4, 240, Fr.; Vandergrift, Pa.
5-7, 170, Jr.; Maple Heights, Ohio
5-8, 165, Fr.; St. Clairsville, Ohio
5-10, 190, Sr.; Irwin, Pa.
5-11, 175, Jr.; Lakeland, Fla.
6-4, 210, Sr.; Miami, Fla.
5-10, 175, Fr.; Youngstown, Ohio
6-4, 190, Jr.; Bowman, S.C.
6-2, 180, Fr.; Fort Myers, Fla.
6-0, 195, Jr.; Greensburg, Pa.
6-5, 195, Fr.; Navarre, Ohio
6-3, 215, RFr.; Middletown, Ohio
5-11, 195, So.; Port Tampa, Fla.
5-9, 175, So.; Toledo, Ohio
5-11, 200, Fr.; York, S.C.
5-11, 200, Jr.; Warren, Ohio
Pronunciation Guide
3 | Dante Nania_____________ sounds like “mania”
5 | Laron Taylor_____________ luh-RON
8 | Jelani Berassa___________ juh-lahn-ee burr-ah-sa
8 | Donald D’Alesio__________ da-lis-ee-oh
17 | Joey Cejudo___________ sa-who-doe
22 | Dubem Nwadiogbu______ doo-bem wad-ee-oh-boo
29 | Martin Ruiz____________ roo-ease
67 | Brock Eisenhuth________ EYE-zen-hooth
77 | Dylan Colucci__________ coe-LOOCH-ee
85 | I’tavious Harvin_________ EYE-tayv-ee-us
94 | Steve Zaborsky_________ za-BOR-skee
97 | Rickey Hagood II________ hay-good
BCB
FS
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NB
Sam
Mike
Will
DE
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DE
1 | Julius Childs
14 | Eric Thompson
8 | Donald D’Alesio
24 | Shane Dixon
2 | Tre’ Moore
26 | Jameel Smith
27 | Nate Dortch
19 | Deion Hall
14 | Eric Thompson
18 | D.J. Thomas
52 | Mike Palumbo
6 | Travis Williams
40 | Jaylin Kelly
10 | Laron Taylor
22 | Dubem Nwadiogbu
15 | B.J. Welch
11 | Derek Rivers
83 | Kevin Rader
96 | Joshmere Dawson
93 | Emmanuel Kromah
90 | Eric Myers
92 | Octavius Brown
94 | Steve Zaborsky
97 | Rickey Hagood II
7 | Desmond Williams
59 | Terrell Williams
83 | Kevin Rader
6-0, 180, Sr.; Los Angeles, Calif.
6-0, 190, So.; Bradenton, Fla.
6-0, 190, Sr.; Youngstown, Ohio
6-4, 195, Fr.; Brandenton, Fla.
5-10, 200, Jr.; Dayton, Ohio
6-0, 200, So.; Miami, Fla.
6-0, 170, So.; Fort Myers, Fla.
6-0, 190, So.; Bedford, Ohio
6-0, 190, So.; Bradenton, Fla.
5-9, 175, Fr.; Cleveland, Ohio
6-1, 230, RFr.; Hermitage, Pa.
6-3, 225, Sr.; Norfolk, Va.
6-1, 235, So.; Washington, Pa.
6-0, 235, Jr.; Detroit, Mich.
6-2, 235, Jr.; Lawrenceville, Ga.
5-11, 205, So.; Orlando, Fla.
6-5, 240, So.; Kinston, N.C.
6-4, 245, RFr.; Pittsburgh, Pa.
6-0, 235, So.; Akron, Ohio
6-2, 280, Jr.; Trenton, N.J.
6-3, 255, Jr.; Wooster, Ohio
6-0, 300, Sr.; Trenton, S.C.
6-2, 285, Jr.; Mineral Ridge, Ohio
6-0, 285, So.; Columbia, S.C.
6-1, 250, Sr.; Compton, Calif.
6-3, 250, Jr.; McKeesport, Pa.
6-4, 245, RFr.; Pittsburgh, Pa.
Special Teams
PK
H
LS
P
PR
KR
KO
17 | Joey Cejudo
18 | Connor McFadden
7 | Tanner Garry
3 | Dante Nania
43 | Nathan Gibbs
86 | Shane Kuhn
17 | Joey Cejudo
99 | Nick Sheely
2 | Christian Bryan
8 | Jelani Berassa
85 | I’tavious Harvin
4 | Andre Stubbs
20 | Jody Webb
21 | Ryan Moore
17 | Joey Cejudo
18 | Connor McFadden
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6-4, 205, Sr.; Chino Hills, Calif.
5-10, 165, RFr.; Poland, Ohio
6-0, 205, So.; McDonald, Pa.
6-0, 195, Jr.; Greensburg, Pa.
6-1, 230, Sr.; Chino Hills, Calif.
6-4, 240, Fr.; Vandergrift, Pa.
6-4, 205, Sr.; Chino Hills, Calif.
6-0, 210, Fr.; Austintown, Ohio
5-10, 185, Sr.; Irwin, Pa.
6-4, 210, Sr.; Miami, Fla.
6-2, 180, Fr.; Fort Myers, Fla.
5-7, 170, Jr.; Maple Heights, Ohio
5-9, 175, So.; Toledo, Ohio
5-11, 200, Fr.; York, S.C.
6-4, 205, Sr.; Chino Hills, Calif.
5-10, 165, RFr.; Poland, Ohio
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2014 Youngstown State Football Roster
No. Name
Pos. Ht. Wt.
1 Julius Childs**
CB 6-0 180
2 Christian Bryan***
WR 5-10 190
2 Tre’ Moore*
SS 5-10 200
3 Dante Nania**
QB 6-0 195
3 Kenneth Durden
CB 6-0 180
4 Andre Stubbs***
WR 5-7 170
5 Demond Hymes**
TB 5-11 200
6 Hunter Wells
QB 6-5 195
6 Travis Williams***
LB 6-3 225
7 Tanner Garry*
QB 6-0 205
7 Desmond Williams*
DE 6-1 250
8 Jelani Berassa***
WR 6-4 210
8 Donald D’Alesio****
FS 6-0 190
9 Michael Wheary**
WR 5-11 175
10 Laron Taylor
LB 6-0 235
10 Jaylon Brown
WR 5-8 165
11 Derek Rivers*
DE 6-5 240
12 Ricky Davis
QB 6-3 215
12 Kenny Bishop*
FS 6-0 180
13 Chrispin Lee
CB 6-1 165
14 Eric Thompson*
CB 6-0 190
15 B.J. Welch*
LB 5-11 205
15 Nick Wargo*
QB 6-3 215
16 Raekwon Washington TB 6-2 210
17 Joey Cejudo*
P/PK 6-4 205
18 D.J. Thomas
CB 5-9 175
18 Connor McFadden
PK 5-10 165
19 Deion Hall
CB 6-0 190
20 Jody Webb*
TB 5-9 175
21 Ryan Moore
TB 5-11 200
22 Dubem Nwadiogbu*** LB 6-2 235
22 Ian Banks-Tillman
WR 5-10 185
23 Sidney Sandidge
TB 6-2 205
24 Shane Dixon
FS 6-4 195
25 Nathan Pittman
LB 6-2 235
26 Jameel Smith*
SS 6-0 200
27 Nate Dortch
CB 6-0 170
28 Kevin Wilson
SS 6-2 190
29 Martin Ruiz*
TB 5-11 195
30 Jacob Studdard
CB 6-0 175
31 David Rivers III*
CB 6-2 185
32 Antoine Cox
LB 5-10 215
33 Johnson Louigene
DE 6-3 210
34 Logan Rhea
WR 6-0 195
34 Grant Mercer
FS 603 190
35 Edmond Jacobs
TB 5-10 180
36 Nick Bozzo
WR 5-11 190
37 Joey Tabachino
LB 6-1 220
38 Robert Byrd
CB 5-8 155
39 Asim Pleas
WR 6-3 185
40 Jaylin Kelly*
LB 6-1 235
41 Kevon Caffey**
LB 5-10 205
42 Jonathan Stewart
LB 6-2 245
43 Nathan Gibbs***
LS 6-1 230
44 Nate Adams***
TE 6-5 250
45 Cole Kochman
LB 6-2 210
48 John Linkosky
LB 6-1 200
52 Mike Palumbo
LB 6-1 230
53 Christian Wilson
OT 6-7 315
54 Matt Bell
OG 6-5 300
55 Trevor Strickland**
OT 6-7 300
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Hometown/High School
Los Angeles, Calif./Lynwood
Irwin, Pa./Norwin
Dayton, Ohio/Wayne
Greensburg, Pa./Hempfield Area
Valdosta, Ga./ Lowndes
Maple Heights, Ohio/Maple Heights
Warren, Ohio/Warren Harding
Navarre, Ohio/Fairless
Norfolk, Va./Lake Taylor McDonald, Pa./Fort Cherry
Compton, Calif./Lynwood
Miami, Fla./Miami Killian
Youngstown, Ohio/Cardinal Mooney
Lakeland, Fla./Lakeland Christian
Detroit, Mich./Cass Tech
St. Clairsville, Ohio/St. Clairsville
Kinston, N.C./Kinston Middletown, Ohio/Bishop Fenwick
Fort Myers, Fla./South Fort Myers
Pembroke Pines, Fla./Flanagan
Bradenton, Fla./Southeast
Orlando, Fla./Orangewood Christian
Stow, Ohio/Walsh Jesuit
Shelby, N.C./Shelby
Chino, Calif./Chino Hills Cleveland, Ohio/Lakewood St. Edward
Poland, Ohio/Poland
Bedford, Ohio/Bedford
Toledo, Ohio/Whitmer
York, S.C./York
Atlanta, Ga./Peachtree Ridge
Winter Park, Fla./Winter Park
Amhurst, Va/Amhurst County
Bradenton, Fla./IMG Academy
Oviedo, Fla./Hagerty
Miami, Fla./Norland
Fort Myers, Fla./South Fort Myers
Lakeland, Fla./Kathleen
Port Tampa, Fla./Robinson
Southfield, Mich./Southfield
Miami, Fla./American
Austintown, Ohio/Austintown Fitch
Immokalee, Fla./Immokalee
Mount Vernon, Ohio/Mount Vernon
Ravenna, Ohio/Roosevelt
Winter Park, Fla./Winter Park
Centerville, Ohio/Centerville
Youngstown, Ohio/Cardinal Mooney
Fort Myers Fla./Dunbar
Youngstown, Ohio/Liberty
Washington, Pa./Washington
Miami, Fla./Booker T. Washington
Kissimmee, Fla./St. Cloud
Chino Hills, Calif./Chino Hills
Newark, Ohio/Newark Catholic
McMurray, Pa./Peters Township
Pittsburgh, Pa./Pittsburgh Central
Hermitage, Pa./Hickory
McKeesport, Pa./McKeesport Area
Hermitage, Pa./Hickory
Clyde, Ohio/Clyde
No. Name
Pos. Ht. Wt. Yr. Hometown/High School
56 Charles Zaborsky
C 6-1 270 Fr. Mineral Ridge, Ohio/Austintown Fitch
59 Terrell Williams**
DE 6-3 250 Jr. McKeesport, Pa./McKeesport Area
60 Dwayne Williams
OG 6-3 320 Fr. Mulberry, Fla./Mulberry
61 Justin Spencer
OT 6-5 295 RFr. Indiana, Pa./Indiana
62 Chris Ross
LS 6-2 220 Fr. Auburn, Ohio/Kenston
64 Jim Bertovich
OG 6-4 300 So. Pittsburgh, Pa./Kiski Area
65 Stephen Page***
C 6-4 295 Sr. Newton Falls, Ohio/Newton Falls
66 Cody Squiric
DT 6-3 305 Fr. Indiana, Pa./Indiana Area
67 Brock Eisenhuth*
OG 6-5 335 So. Johnstown, Pa./Johnstown
68 Milton Williams
DT 5-11 250 RFr. Irvington, N.J./Irvington
69 Cole Newsome
OG 6-3 290 RFr. Huber Heights, Ohio/Wayne
71 Cameron Fraser
OT 6-4 280 RFr. Phenix City, Ala./Central
75 Warren Marlowe
OT 6-6 255 Fr. Grove City, Pa./Grove City
77 Dylan Colucci*
OG 6-6 320 So. Latrobe, Pa./Greater Latrobe
78 Jeff Rotheram
OT 6-7 310 Fr. North Olmsted, Ohio/North Olmsted
80 Andrew Williams***
WR 6-4 190 Jr. Bowman, S.C./Bethune-Bowman
81 Michael Callender
WR 5-11 190 RFr. Reynoldsburg, Ohio/Reynoldsburg
82 Kintrell Disher***
TE 6-4 245 Sr. Orangeburg, S.C./Orangeburg-Wilkinson
83 Kevin Rader
DE 6-4 245 RFr. Pittsburgh, Pa./Pine-Richland
84 Darien Townsend
WR 5-10 175 Fr. Youngstown, Ohio/Youngstown Christian
85 I’tavious Harvin
WR 6-2 180 Fr. Fort Myers, Fla./South Fort Myers
86 Shane Kuhn
TE 6-4 240 Fr. Vandergrift, Pa./Kiski Area
87 Brad Good
WR 5-10 190 RFr. Pittsburgh, Pa./Shaler Area
88 Jacob Wood*
TE 6-5 245 So. Tallmadge, Ohio/Tallmadge
89 Chance Towery
TE 6-4 220 Fr. Asheville, N.C./AC Reyonlds
90 Eric Myers*
DE 6-3 255 Jr. Wooster, Ohio/Triway
92 Octavius Brown*
DT 6-0 300 Sr. Trenton, S.C./Strom Thurmond
93 Emmanuel Kromah** DT 6-2 280 Jr. Trenton, N.J./Hamilton West
94 Steve Zaborsky**
DT 6-2 285 Jr. Mineral Ridge, Ohio/Austintown Fitch
95 Anthony Parente
C 6-3 275 RFr. Pittsburgh, Pa./Gateway
96 Joshmere Dawson*
DE 6-0 235 So. Akron, Ohio/Akron East
97 Rickey Hagood II*
DT 6-0 285 So. Columbia, S.C./Lower Richland
98 Jimmie Kitchen
DT 6-3 270 Jr. Lithonia, Ga./Lithonia
99 Nick Sheely
P 6-0 210 Fr. Youngstown, Ohio/Ausintown Fitch
Retired Numbers are 47 • 58 • 79 | *Letters Earned
Coaching Staff
Head Coach:
Eric Wolford | Fifth Season (Kansas State, 1994)
Assistant Coaches and Staff:
Shane Montgomery | N.C. State, 1990; Offensive Coordinator/Quarterbacks
Jamie Bryant | Ohio Wesleyan, 1993; Defensive Coordinator
Tom Sims | Pittsburgh, 1990; Assistant Head Coach/Defensive Line
Carmen Bricillo | Duquesne, 1999; Offensive Line/Running Game Coordinator
Kenny Carter | The Citadel, 1990; Co-Special Teams Coordinator/WRs/Pass Game Coordinator
Mike Zordich | Penn State, 1986; Co-Special Teams Coordinator/Safeties
Dan Gerberry | Ball State, 2009; Tight Ends
Eric Gallon | Kansas State, 1999; Running Backs
Glenn Davis | USF, 2001; Cornerbacks
Ron Stoops Jr. | Youngstown State, 1980; Linebackers/Director of H.S. Relations
Mike Cochran | Youngstown State, 1992; Strength & Conditioning
Ross Watson | Mount Union, 2006; Director of Operations
Kyle Rivera | Youngstown State, 2012; Video Coordinator
Phil DeCapito | Defensive Assistant
Will Humphrey | Offensive Assistant
Travis Tislaretz | Offensive Assistant
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Receiving career Highs
#2 • Christian Bryan
Receptions
Yards
Longest Catch
Touchdowns
7 at Indiana State (2011)
121 at Southern Illinois (2011)
70 vs. Western Illinois (2011)
1, 12 times
#4 • Andre Stubbs
Receptions
Yards
Longest Catch
Touchdowns
6 vs. Western Illinois (2014)
78 vs. Southern Illinois (2012)
35 at Michigan State (2013)
2 at Southern Illinois (2013)
#5 • Demond Hymes
Receptions
Yards
Longest Catch
Touchdowns
1 vs. Saint Francis (2014)
18 vs. Saint Francis (2014)
18 vs. Saint Francis (2014)
1 vs. Saint Francis (2014)
#8 • Jelani Berassa
Receptions
Yards
Longest Catch
Touchdowns
7 vs. Missouri State (2011)
167 vs. Butler (2014)
72 vs. Butler (2014)
3 vs. Butler (2014)
#9 • Michael Wheary
Receptions
Yards
Longest Catch
Touchdowns
3 vs. Morehead State (2013)
55 vs. Morehead State (2013)
26 vs. Morehead State (2013); at Southern Illinois (2013)
1 at South Dakota (2013)
#20 • Jody Webb
Receptions
Yards
Longest Catch
Touchdowns
3 vs. Saint Francis (2014)
56 at Illinois (2014)
54 at Illinois (2014)
1 at South Dakota (2013); Saint Francis (2014)
#84 • Darien Townsend
Receptions
Yards
Longest Catch
1 vs. Saint Francis (2014)
36 vs. Saint Francis (2013)
36 vs. Saint Francis (2013)
#88 • Jacob Wood
Receptions
Yards
Longest Catch
1 at South Dakota (2013); Duquesne (2014)
49 at South Dakota (2013)
49 at South Dakota (2013)
Passing career Highs
#3 • Dante Nania
Completions
Attempts
Yards
Touchdowns
Longest Pass
16 vs. Duquesne (2014)
24 at Illinois (2014)
288 vs. Duquesne (2014)
3 vs. Saint Francis (2014)
66 yards vs. Duquesne (2014)
#6 • Hunter Wells
Completions
Attempts
Yards
Touchdowns
Longest Pass
16 vs. Butler (2014)
25 vs. Western Illinois (2014)
297 vs. Butler (2014)
4 vs. Butler (2014)
72 yards vs. Butler (2014)
#7 • Tanner Garry
Completions
Attempts
Yards
Touchdowns
Interceptions
Longest Pass
3 vs. North Dakota State (2013)
10 vs. North Dakota State (2013)
48 vs. North Dakota State (2013)
1 vs. North Dakota State (2013)
1 vs. North Dakota State (2013)
24 vs. North Dakota State (2013)
#29 • Martin Ruiz
Receptions
Yards
Longest Catch
Touchdowns
4 at Michigan State (2013)
72 vs. South Dakota State (2013)
63 vs. South Dakota State (2013)
1 at Michigan State (2013); South Dakota State (2013)
#44 • Nate Adams
Receptions
Yards
Longest Catch
Touchdowns
#9 • Michael Wheary
Attempts
1 vs. South Dakota (2012)
#12 • Ricky Davis
Attempts
1 vs. Butler (2014)
4 vs. Duquesne (2013); at Southern Illinois (2013)
108 vs. Duquesne (2013)
52 vs. Duquesne (2013)
1; Eight Times
#80 • Andrew Williams
Receptions
Yards
Longest Catch
Touchdowns
6 vs. Southern Illinois (2012)
91 vs. Indiana State (2012)
61 at Illinois (2014)
2 vs. Indiana State (2012)
#82 • Kintrell Disher
Receptions
Yards
Longest Catch
Touchdowns
3 at North Dakota State (2012); at Illinois State (2012)
34 at North Dakota State (2012)
28 vs. Western Illinois (2011)
1 vs. Western Illinois (2011); at Illinois State (2012)
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Rushing career Highs
Special Teams Highs
#3 • Dante Nania
#2 • Christian Bryan
#4 • Andre Stubbs
#4 • Andre Stubbs
Attempts
Yards
Longest Rush
Attempts
Yards
Longest Rush
Touchdowns
12 at Illinois (2014)
46 at Illinois (2014)
16 vs. Morehead State (2013)
6 at Pittsburgh (2012)
71 at Pittsburgh (2012)
60 vs. Dayton (2013)
1 at Pittsburgh (2012)
#5 • Demond Hymes
Attempts
Yards
Longest Rush
Touchdowns
12 vs. Saint Francis (2014)
80 vs. Valparaiso (2012)
33 vs. Valparaiso (2012)
2 vs. Valparaiso (2012)
#6 • Hunter Wells
Attempts
Yards
Longest Rush
1 vs. Butler (2014)
-7 vs. Butler (2014)
-7 vs. Butler (2014)
#7 • Tanner Garry
Attempts
Yards
Longest Rush
3 vs. North Dakota State (2013)
13 vs. North Dakota State (2013)
9 vs. North Dakota State (2013)
#9 • Michael Wheary
Attempts
Yards
Longest Rush
2 vs. UNI (2012); at Illinois State (2012)
17 at Illinois State (2012)
12 at Illinois State (2012)
#12 • Ricky Davis
Attempts
Yards
Longest Rush
3 vs. Butler (2014)
17 vs. Butler (2014)
10 vs. Butler (2014)
#20 • Jody Webb
Attempts
Yards
Longest Rush
Touchdowns
11 vs. Morehead State (2013)
122 vs. Morehead State (2013)
81 at Missouri State (2014)
3 vs. Morehead State (2013)
#21 • Ryan Moore
Attempts
Yards
Longest Rush
5 at Illinois (2014)
6 at Illinois (2014)
4 at Illinois (2014)
#29 • Martin Ruiz
Attempts
Yards
Longest Rush
Touchdowns
32 at Illinois (2014)
199 vs. Western Illinois (2013)
60 vs. Western Illinois (2013)
3 vs. Duquesne (2013); Indiana State (2013)
Punt Returns: 4 vs. South Dakota, 2012; Saint Francis, 2014
Longest Punt Return: 34 vs. Saint Francis, 2014
Punt Return Yards: 76 vs. Saint Francis, 2014
Kickoff Returns: 6 at North Dakota State, 2012
Kickoff Return Yards: 148 at North Dakota State, 2012
Longest Kickoff Return: 54 at Michigan State, 2013
Punt Returns: 3 vs. Southern Illinois, 2012; UNI, 2012
Punt Return Yards: 19 vs. UNI, 2012
Longest Punt Return: 12 vs. UNI, 2012
#5 • Demond Hymes
Kickoff Returns: 3 at North Dakota State, 2012; North Dakota State, 2013
Kickoff Return Yards: 85 vs. North Dakota State, 2013
Longest Kickoff Return: 33 vs. North Dakota State, 2013
#7 • Desmond Williams
Kickoff Returns: 1 vs. Butler, 2014
Longest Kickoff Return: 17 vs. Butler, 2014
#8 • Jelani Berassa
Punt Returns: 1 vs. Western Illinois, 2014
Longest Punt Return: 34 vs. Western Illinois, 2014
#9 • Michael Wheary
Kickoff Returns: 4 at South Dakota State, 2012
Kickoff Return Yards: 81 vs. Indiana State, 2012
Longest Kickoff Return: 56 vs. Indiana State, 2012
#17 • Joey Cejudo
Field Goal Attempts: 3 at Illinois, 2014; vs. Butler, 2014
Field Goal Made: 3 at Illinois, 2014; vs. Butler, 2014
Longest FG; 40 yards vs. Duquesne, 2013
Punts: 7 at Illinois, 2014; Duquesne, 2014
Longest Punt: 53 at Missouri State, 2014
#29 • Martin Ruiz
Kickoff Returns: 4 at UNI, 2013
Kickoff Return Yards: 93 at UNI, 2013
Longest Kickoff Return: 51 at South Dakota, 2013
#80 • Andrew Williams
Kickoff Returns: 1 vs. South Dakota State, 2011
Longest Kickoff Return: 23 vs. South Dakota State, 2011
#85 • I’Tavious Harvin
Kickoff Returns: 2 vs. Duquesne, 2014; Butler, 2014
Longest Kickoff Return: 32 vs. Duquesne, 2014
#44 • Nate Adams
Attempts
Yards
Longest Rush
2 vs. Western Illinois (2014)
19 vs. Western Illinois (2014)
10 vs. Western Illinois (2014)
#80 • Andrew Williams
Attempts
Yards
Longest Rush
1 at North Dakota St. (2012); at Southern Illinois (2013)
5 at North Dakota State (2012)
5 at North Dakota State (2012)
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DefensE Career Highs
#1 • Julius Childs
#26 • Jameel Smith
#2 • Tre’ Moore
#27 • Nate Dortch
#6 • Travis Williams
#31 • David Rivers III
Total Tackles
Solo Tackles
Interceptions
Total Tackles
Solo Tackles
Total Tackles
Solo Tackles
13 vs. Duquesne (2014)
10 vs. Butler (2014)
1 vs. Indiana State (2012); Western Illinois (2013)
11 at Missouri State (2014)
7 at Missouri State (2014)
13 vs. Southern Illinois (2012)
11 vs. Southern Illinois (2012)
#7 • Desmond Williams
Total Tackles
Solo Tackles
4 vs. Butler (2014)
3 vs. Butler (2014)
#8 • Donald D’Alesio
Total Tackles
Solo Tackles
Interceptions
13 at Southern Illinois (2013)
8 at Southern Illinois (2013)
1 vs. Indiana State (2012); 1 vs. Illinois State (2013)
#10 • Laron Taylor
Total Tackles
Solo Tackles
3 at Illinois (2014)
2 at Illinois (2014)
#11 • Derek Rivers
Total Tackles
Solo Tackles
7 vs. Western Illinois (2014)
4 vs. Saint Francis (2014)
#12 • Kenny Bishop
Total Tackles
Solo Tackles
3 at Indiana State (2013)
1 at Indiana State (2013)
#14 • Eric Thompson
Total Tackles
Solo Tackles
5 vs. Western Illinois (2014)
4 vs. Western Illinois (2014)
#15 • B.J. Welch
Total Tackles
Solo Tackles
4 vs. Duquesne (2013)
3 vs. Duquesne (2013); Saint Francis (2014)
#18 • D.J. Thomas
Total Tackles
Solo Tackles
3 vs. Duquesne (2014); vs. Butler (2014)
3 vs. Duquesne (2014)
#19 • Deion Hall
Total Tackles
Solo Tackles
5 vs. Duquesne (2014)
4 vs. Duquesne (2014)
#22 • Dubem Nwadiogbu
Total Tackles
Solo Tackles
13 vs. Western Illinois (2014)
8 vs. Western Illinois (2014)
#24 • Shane Dixon
Total Tackles
Solo Tackles
2 vs. Saint Francis (2014)
1 vs. Saint Francis (2014)
Total Tackles
Solo Tackles
Interceptions
Total Tackles
Solo Tackles
Total Tackles
Solo Tackles
Interceptions
10 vs. North Dakota State (2013)
8 vs. North Dakota State (2013)
1 at Indiana State (2013)
2 at Illinois (2014)
1 at Illinois (2014)
4 at Michigan State (2013)
4 at Michigan State (2013)
1 vs. Morehead State (2013); Duquesne (2013)
#40 • Jaylin Kelly
Total Tackles
Solo Tackles
Interceptions
10 vs. Duquesne (2014)
4 vs. Duquesne (2014); Western Illinois (2014)
1 vs. Duquesne (2014)
#41 • Kevon Caffey
Total Tackles
Solo Tackles
6 vs. Western Illinois (2013); at UNI (2013)
4 at UNI (2013)
#52 • Mike Palumbo
Total Tackles
Solo Tackles
2 vs. Saint Francis (2014)
2 vs. Saint Francis (2014)
#59 • Terrell Williams
Total Tackles
Solo Tackles
8 vs. Western Illinois (2013); Western Illinois (2014)
4 vs. Morehead State (2013)
#83 • Kevin Rader
Total Tackles
Solo Tackles
1 vs. Saint Francis (2014)
1 vs. Saint Francis (2014)
#90 • Eric Myers
Total Tackles
Solo Tackles
4 vs. South Dakota State (2013)
1 vs. Butler (2014); at Missouri State (2014)
#92 • Octavius Brown
Total Tackles
Solo Tackles
6 vs. South Dakota State (2013)
6 vs. South Dakota State (2013)
#93 • Emmanuel Kromah
Total Tackles
Solo Tackles
5 vs. Dayton (2013)
2 at Southern Illinois (2013)
#94 • Steve Zaborsky
Total Tackles
Solo Tackles
5 at Southern Illinois (2013)
3 at Southern Illinois (2013)
#96 • Joshmere Dawson
Total Tackles
3 vs. Illinois State (2013)
#97 • Rickey Hagood II
Total Tackles
Solo Tackles
3 vs. Duquesne (2013)
1 vs. Duquesne (2013)
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Additional Last Times
Active Career Numbers (Multi-years Only)
vs. Valparaiso (59-0)_________________ 9/8/2012
Tackles
Posted a Shutout
Posted Consecutive Shutouts
vs. Wofford (28-0)__________________8/29/1996
vs. Slippery Rock (22-0)_______________ 9/7/1996
Two Shutouts in Same Season
at Liberty (42-0)____________________9/17/2005
at Indiana State (45-0)_______________10/8/2005
Scored 60 Points
vs. Morehead State (67-13)____________ 9/7/2013
Scored 50 Points
vs. Saint Francis (52-23)_____________9/20/2014
Scored 40 Points
vs. Saint Francis (52-23)_____________9/20/2014
Scored 30 Points
vs. Saint Francis (52-23)_____________9/20/2014
Scored 50 Points in Consecutive Games
vs. Morgan State (57-22)_____________9/21/1991
vs. Northeastern (59-7)______________9/28/1991
Scored 40 Points in Consecutive Games
vs. Butler (44-13)___________________9/13/2014
vs. Saint Francis (52-23)_____________9/20/2014
Played a One-Point Game
at Southern Illinois (W, 28-27)_________9/28/2013
Played a One-Point Game at Home
vs. UNI (L, 20-21)__________________10/25/2008
Played an Overtime Game
vs. Florida International (L, 16-22)_____9/11/2004
Played an Overtime Game at Home
vs. Florida International (L, 16-22)_____9/11/2004
Player
Donald D’Alesio
Travis Williams
Julius Childs
Dubem Nwadigobu
Jameel Smith
Terrell Williams
Tre’ Moore
Kevon Caffey
Emmanuel Kromah
Jaylin Kelly
Octavius Brown
Derek Rivers
Desmond Williams
B.J. Welch
Eric Thompson
Steve Zaborsky
David Rivers
Eric Myers
Deion Hall
Rickey Hagood
Joshmere Dawson
Kenny Bishop
Nathan Gibbs
Joey Cejudo
Interceptions
Held Scoreless in Consecutive Games
Player
David Rivers
Donald D’Alesio
Julius Childs
Tre’ Moore
Jameel Smith
Jaylin Kelly
at Tampa (0-49)____________________10/2/1971
at Northern Michigan (0-29)___________10/9/1971
Passing
Played an Overtime Game Away
at Indiana State (W, 30-24)__________10/18/2003
Held Scoreless
Southern Illinois (0-33)______________10/18/2008
Held Scoreless at Home
Southern Illinois (0-33)______________10/18/2008
Held Scoreless Twice in a Season
at Ohio State (0-43)__________________ 9/1/2008
Southern Illinois (0-33)______________10/18/2008
Allowed 60 Points
at Akron (27-60)____________________11/8/1969
Allowed 50 Points
at Michigan State (17-55)____________9/14/2013
Allowed 40 Points
South Dakota State (13-42)__________11/23/2013
Allowed 40 Points at Home
South Dakota State (13-42)__________11/23/2013
Allowed 40 Points in Consecutive Games
at South Dakota State (7-40)___________ 9/8/2008
at Ohio State (0-43)__________________ 9/1/2008
Allowed 30 Points
Western Illinois (24-30)_____________10/11/2014
Allowed 30 Points at Home
Western Illinois (24-30)_____________10/11/2014
Player
Dante Nania
Tanner Garry
Michael Wheary
Rushing
Player
Martin Ruiz
Jody Webb
Demond Hymes
Andre Stubbs
Dante Nania
Michael Wheary
Tanner Garry
Andrew Williams
Nate Adams
Christian Bryan
Solo
118
101
115
49
47
30
41
27
21
17
17
20
21
14
19
8
9
2
5
2
0
1
1
1
AstsTotal
101 219
72 173
44 159
33
82
31
78
35
65
18
59
24
51
21
42
24
41
19
36
14
34
10
31
8
22
8
27
8
16
1
10
8
10
3
8
3
5
5
5
3
4
1
2
1
2
No.Yards
2 43
2
0
2
0
2 -2
1 95
1 43
Avg. TD
21.5 1
0.0 0
0.0 0
-1.0 0
95.0 1
43.0 0
Att.Comp.Yds. TD
108 62 966 6
10
3
48 1
1
0
0
0
No. Yards Avg.TD
318 1,707 5.4 21
96 676 7.0 10
57 278 4.9 4
52 393 7.6 1
35 103 2.9 0
7
37
5.3 0
3
13
4.3 0
4
2
0.5 0
2
19
9.5 0
1
6
6.0 0
Receiving
Player
Christian Bryan
Jelani Berassa
Andrew Williams
Andre Stubbs
Martin Ruiz
Nate Adams
Kintrell Disher
Michael Wheary
Jody Webb
Jacob Wood
No.
106
70
67
64
29
28
25
23
15
2
Punt Returns
Player
Christian Bryan
Andre Stubbs
Michael Wheary
Jelani Berassa
YardsAvg. TD
1,466 13.8 11
1,092 15.6 13
1,125 16.8 8
791 12.4 6
329 11.3 2
380 13.6 8
285 11.4 2
289 12.6 1
262 17.5 2
55 27.5 0
No.Yards
33 251
13 52
4 16
1 34
Avg.
7.6
4.0
4.0
34.0
TD
0
0
0
0
Punting
Player
No. Yards Avg.I20 LG
Joey Cejudo 30 1,193 39.8 9 53
Field Goals
Player
Joey Cejudo
Att Made LongBlkd
19 16
40
1
Kickoff Returns
Player
Andre Stubbs
Michael Wheary
Martin Ruiz
Demond Hymes
Andrew Williams
Julius Childs
Scoring
Player
Martin Ruiz
Joey Cejudo
Jelani Berassa
Jody Webb
Christian Bryan
Nate Adams
Andrew Williams
Andre Stubbs
Demond Hymes
Kintrell Disher
Michael Wheary
Jameel Smith
David Rivers
Dante Nania
Scoreless Second Half (Both Teams)
YSU at Western Illinois_______________10/3/1998
No.Yards Avg.TD
63 1,538 24.4 0
11 248 22.5 0
10 235 23.5 0
10 213 21.3 0
3
60 20.0 0
1
0
0.0 0
TD FGPATTotal
23 0
0 138
0 16 70 118
13 0
0
78
12 0
0
72
11 0
0
66
8 0
0
48
8 0
0
48
7 0
0
42
5 0
0
30
2 0
1
14
1 0
0
6
1 0
0
6
1 0
0
6
0 0
1
2
Statistics are for players with stats
in multiple years only.
Scoreless First Half (Both Teams)
YSU at Richmond__________________11/25/2000
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Coaching Staff
Eric Wolford__________________________________ Head Coach
Shane Montgomery________ Offensive Coordinator/Quarterbacks
Jamie Bryant__________________________ Defensive Coordinator
Carmen Bricillo___________ Offensive Line/Run-Game Coordinator
Tom Sims_______________ Assistant Head Coach/Defensive Line
Dan Gerberry___________________________________Tight Ends
Kenny Carter______ Wide Receivers/Co-Special Teams/Pass-Game
Michael Zordich_____________ Safeties/Co-Special Teams Coord.
Eric Gallon__________________________________ Running Backs
Ron Stoops Jr.________________________________ Linebackers
Glenn Davis___________________________________ Cornerbacks
Ross Watson__________________________ Director of Operations
Kyle Rivera__________________________________Video Director
Mike Cochran______________________ Strength and Conditioning
Rollen Smith____________________________Conditioning, Speed
Phil DeCapito____________________ Student Assistant (Defense)
Will Humphrey_____________________ Student Assistant (Offense)
Travis Tislaretz____________________ Student Assistant (Offense)
Football Information
Head Coach__________________________________ Eric Wolford
Alma Mater_____________________________Kansas State, 1992
Coach Wolford Record____________________28-23 (Fifth Season)
Twitter_____________________________________ @YSUFBCoach
First Year of Football_________________________________ 1938
Games Played________________________________________ 767
Overall Record, 74th season_____________________ 450-301-17
Home Record_________________________________ 296-119-14
Road Record____________________________________151-180-3
Neutral Site Record____________________________________ 3-2
FCS Record (Since 1981)_________________________252-150-2
MVFC Record (Since 1997)____________________________64-57
MVFC Home Record__________________________________35-26
MVFC Road Record__________________________________30-31
Overtime Record______________________________________ 6-3
Last Overtime Game________________________ Sept. 11, 2004
FCS Posteason Record________________________________25-7
Last Postseason Appearance________________ 2006 (Semifinals)
Stadium_______________ Arnold D. Stambaugh Stadium (20,630)
Field_______________________________Dwight ‘Dike’ Beede Field
Year Opened________________________________________ 1982
Stambaugh Stadium Record________________________ 147-52-1
Playing Surface, Year__________________PowerBlade HP+, 2011
Football Office_____________________________ (330) 941-3478
Tickets___________________________________ (330) 941-1978
Football Twitter/Instagram__________________ @YoungstownStFB
Team Information
Basic Offense_____________________________________ Multiple
Basic Defense_________________________________________ 4-3
2013 Record_________________________________________ 8-4
2013 Conference Record_________________________5-3 (T-2nd)
2013 Letterwinners____________________________________ 64
Lettermen Returning/Lost____________________________ 41/23
Offensive Lettermen Returning/Lost____________________ 19/12
Defensive Lettermen Returning/Lost___________________ 20/10
Special Teams Lettermen Returning/Lost_________________ 2/1
Starters Returning_______________15 (6 • Off., 8 • Def., 1 • ST)
Starters Lost____________________ 9 (5 • Off., 3 • Def. 1 • ST)
Offensive Starters Returning/Lost_______________________ 6/5
Defensive Starters Returning/Lost_______________________ 8/3
Specialists Returning/Lost_____________________________ 1/1
Touchdown Receptions in a Game
1. Jim Ferranti at Central State • 10/14/1978________________
2. Jelani Berassa vs. Butler • 9/13/2014________________
2. Jim Ferranti vs. Alabama A&M • 12/1/1979_______________
2. Jim Ferranti at Illinois State • 9/8/1979___________________
2. Dave DelSignore at Western Illinois • 9/20/1969___________
2. Paul Ceremuga vs. Akron • 11/19/1959__________________
4
3
3
3
3
3
Touchdown Passes in a Game
1. Kurt Hess vs. Missouri State • 11/19/2011________________5
2. Hunter Wells vs. Butler • 9/13/2014___________________4
2. Kurt Hess vs. Illinois State • 10/12/2013__________________4
2. Kurt Hess at Southern Illinois • 9/28/2013_________________4
2. Kurt Hess vs. UNI • 9/21/2012__________________________4
2. Kurt Hess vs. Western Illinois • 10/29/2011________________4
2. Kurt Hess vs. Illinois State • 9/17/2011___________________4
2. Brandon Summers vs. Austin Peay • 9/12/2009____________4
2. Brandon Summers at Illinois State • 11/1/2008_____________4
2. Tom Zetts at Liberty • 9/17/2005________________________4
2. Jeff Ryan vs. Hofstra • 11/4/2000________________________4
2. Mark Brungard vs. Slippery Rock • 9/24/1994______________4
2. Keith Snoddy vs. Alabama A&M • 12/1/1979_______________4
2. Keith Snoddy at Illinois State • 9/8/1979___________________4
2. Keith Snoddy at Central State • 10/14/1978_______________4
2. Ron Jaworski vs. Northern Michigan • 10/7/1972___________4
2. Denny Klembara vs. Pensacola Navy • 10/12/1968__________4
Touchdown Receptions in Career
1. Jim Ferranti, 1976-79__________________________________25
2. Dave DelSignore, 1966-69______________________________21
3. Renauld Ray, 1996-99__________________________________18
4. John Goode, 1981-84__________________________________16
5. Dominique Barnes, 2007-10_____________________________15
5. Bob Ferranti, 1969-72_________________________________15
7. Don Zwisler, 1991-94__________________________________14
7. Bob Ferranti, 1969-72_________________________________14
9. Jelani Berassa, 2009-Present________________________13
9. Donald Jones, 2008-09_________________________________13
9. Herb Williams, 1989-92________________________________13
11. Frank Pokorny, 1981-84_______________________________12
13. Christian Bryan, 2011-Present______________________11
13. Ray Ellington, 1987-90________________________________11
13. Paul Ceremuga, 1956-59______________________________11
16. Kyle Smith, 2002-05__________________________________10
Consecutive 100-Yard Games
1. Bob Ferranti (1970)
2. Jelani Berassa (2014)
2. Dominique Barnes (2010)
2. Elliott Giles (1999)
2. Elliott Giles (1999)
2. William Walker (1995)
2. Herb Williams (1992)
2. Ray Ellington (1990)
2. Jim Ferranti (1979)
2. Jim Ferranti (1978)
2. Dave DelSignore (1969)
Career Receptions
1. Jim Ferranti, 1976-79
2. Dominique Barnes, 2007-10
3. Trent Boykin, 1991-94
3. Rick Shepas, 1983-86
5. Bob Ferranti, 1969-72
6. Lorenzo Davis, 1986-89
7. Renauld Ray, 1996-99
8. Herb Williams, 1989-92
9. Donald Jones, 2008-09
10. Christian Bryan, 2011-Present
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2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
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150
150
130
122
117
110
108
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Team Statistics
CATEGORY
YSUOPP
SCORING__________________________ 185______________124
Points Per Game________________ 30.8_____________ 20.7
Points Off Turnovers______________ 51________________ 0
FIRST DOWNS______________________ 124______________109
Rushing_________________________ 70_______________ 41
Passing_________________________ 44_______________ 58
Penalty_________________________ 10_______________ 10
RUSHING YARDAGE_________________ 1275______________851
Yards gained rushing_____________ 1366______________970
Yards lost rushing________________ 91_______________119
Attempts_______________________ 250______________208
Average Per Rush________________5.1_______________ 4.1
Average Per Game_____________ 212.5____________ 141.8
Touchdowns_____________________ 11________________ 3
PASSING YARDAGE________________ 1,310____________ 1,358
Completions-Attempts___________ 82-138___________ 109-188
Percentage_____________________ 59%______________58%
Interceptions_____________________1________________ 3
Average Per Pass________________9.5_______________ 7.2
Average Per Catch______________ 16.0_____________ 12.5
Average Per Game_____________ 218.3____________ 226.3
Touchdowns_____________________ 11_______________ 13
TOTAL OFFENSE____________________ 2585_____________ 2209
Total Plays_____________________ 388______________396
Average Per Play_________________6.7_______________ 5.6
Average Per Game_____________ 430.8____________ 368.2
KICK RETURNS: No.-Yards___________ 15-273___________ 18-424
AVERAGE______________________ 18.2_____________ 23.6
PUNT RETURNS: No.-Yards__________ 11-144____________ 12-98
AVERAGE______________________ 13.1______________ 8.2
INT RETURNS: No-Yards_____________ 3-41______________ 1-0
INT RETURN AVERAGE_______________ 13.7______________ 0.0
FUMBLES-LOST_____________________8-4______________ 11-4
PENALTIES-Yards__________________ 36-301___________ 40-362
Average Per Game______________ 50.2_____________ 60.3
PUNTS-Yards_____________________ 32-1193__________ 38-1389
Average Per Punt________________ 37.3_____________ 36.6
Net punt average________________ 33.0_____________ 32.2
KICKOFFS-Yards__________________ 37-2351__________ 26-1561
Average Per Kick________________ 63.5_____________ 60.0
Net kick average________________ 39.9_____________ 41.8
TIME OF POSSESSION/Game________ 30:51____________ 29:09
3RD-DOWN Conversions____________ 27/76____________32/87
3rd-Down Pct___________________ 36%______________37%
4TH-DOWN Conversions_____________ 3/5______________ 4/7
4th-Down Pct___________________ 60%______________57%
SACKS BY-Yards____________________ 9-48_____________ 7-47
MISC YARDS_________________________0________________ 0
TOUCHDOWNS SCORED______________ 22_______________ 16
FIELD GOALS-ATTEMPTS_____________10-11_____________ 5-7
ON-SIDE KICKS______________________0-0_______________ 0-1
RED-ZONE SCORES_________________22-26____________ 13-16
Percentage_____________________ 85%______________81%
RED-ZONE TOUCHDOWNS____________12-26____________ 8-16
Percentage_____________________ 46%______________50%
PAT-ATTEMPTS_____________________21-21____________ 13-15
Percentage_____________________100%______________87%
ATTENDANCE_____________________ 54,055___________ 48,452
Games/Avg Per Game_________ 4/13,514_________ 2/24,226
Points By Quarter
Youngstown State
Opponents
1st 2nd 3rd 4thTotal
51
76
19 39 185
24 33 23 44124
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Individual Statistics
Rushing
Player
Ruiz, Martin
Webb, Jody
Stubbs, Andre
Hymes, Demond
Moore, Ryan
Nania, Dante
Adams, Nate
Davis, Ricky
TEAM
Williams, Andrew
Wells, Hunter
Total
Opponents
Passing
Player
Nania, Dante
Wells, Hunter
Davis, Ricky
TEAM
Total
Opponents
GP Att Gain Loss Net Avg. TD Long
6 126 631
18 613
4.9 6
46
6 48
340
9
331
6.9 4
81
6 12
105
4
101
8.4 0
55
6 17
75
0
75
4.4 1
11
4 12
73
1
72
6.0 0
23
5 24
105
37
68
2.8 0
12
6
2
19
0
19
9.5 0
10
3
3
17
0
17
5.7 0
10
4 2 0 2 -2 -1.00 0
5
1
0
2
-2
-2.0 0
0
4
3
1
18
-17
-5.7 0
1
6 2501,366 91 1,275 5.1 11 81
6208 970 119851 4.1 3 28
Avg./G
102.2
55.2
16.8
12.5
18.0
13.6
3.2
5.7
-0.5
-0.4
-4.2
212.5
141.8
GP Eff.
C-A-I
Pct. Yds TDLgAvg./G
5
153.63
50-87-1
57.5
784
6 66 156.8
4
189.15
32-49-0
65.3
526
5 72 131.5
3
0.00
0-1-0
0.0
0
0
0
0.0
4 0.00
0-1-0 0.0 0 00 0.0
6 164.01 82-138-1 59.4 1310 1172 218.3
6 138.28109-188-3 58.0 1358 1369 226.3
Receiving
Player
Berassa, Jelani
Williams, Andrew
Stubbs, Andre
Webb, Jody
Ruiz, Martin
Adams, Nate
Bryan, Christian
Townsend, Darien
Hymes, Demond
Wood, Jacob
Total
Opponents
GPNo. Yds Avg.
6
23
418
18.2
5
14
306
21.9
6
13
157
12.1
6
11
170
15.5
6
9
73
8.1
6
5
60
12.0
6
4
66
16.5
6
1
36
36.0
6
1
18
18.0
6
1
6
6.0
6 82 131016.0
61091358 12.5
Kickoff Returns
Player
Harvin, I’Tavious
Stubbs, Andre
Childs, Julius
Williams, Desmond
Total
Opponents
No.
7
6
1
1
15
18
Punt Returns
Player
Bryan, Christian
Berassa, Jelani
Total
Opponents
Punting
Player
Cejudo, Joey
TEAM
Total
Opponents
Kickoffs
Player
Cejudo, Joey Total
Opponents
Yds. Avg.
151
21.6
105
17.5
0
0.0
17
17.0
27318.2
42423.6
TDLong
0
32
0
23
0
0
0
17
0 32
0 67
No.YdsAvg TD Long
10
110
11.0
0
34
1
34
34.0
0
34
11 14413.1 0
34
12988.2 0 16
No. Yds. Avg. Long TB FCI20 Blk
301,19339.8532792
2 0 0.0 0 0000
321,19337.3532792
38 1,389 36.6 52 1 148 1
No. Yds Avg TB
37 2,351 63.5
18
372,351 63.5 18
261,561 60.0 8
Fumble Returns
Player
Total
Opponents
TD Long Avg./G
4
72
69.7
3
61
61.2
0
34
26.2
1
54
28.3
0
32
12.2
2
31
10.0
0
24
11.0
0
36
6.0
1
18
3.0
0
6
1.0
11 72 218.3
13 69 226.3
OBRetn Net YdLn
1
1 424 39.9 25
3 273 41.8 23
Field Goals
Player
Cejudo, Joey Total
Opponents
FG-A Pct. 1-19 20-29 30-3940-49 50-59LgBlk
10-11 90.9
0-0
8-8
2-3
0-0
0-0 36 0
10-1190.9 0-0 8-8 2-3 0-0 0-0 36 0
5-7 71.4 0-0 3-3 2-3 0-1 0-0 390
Total Offense Yardage
Player
Nania, Dante
Ruiz, Martin
Wells, Hunter
Webb, Jody
Stubbs, Andre
Hymes, Demond
Moore, Ryan
Adams, Nate
Davis, Ricky
TEAM
Williams, Andrew
Total
Opponents
Scoring
Player
Cejudo, Joey
Ruiz, Martin
Webb, Jody
Berassa, Jelani
Hymes, Demond
Adams, Nate
Williams, Andrew
Nania, Dante
Total
Opponents
GP Plays RushPass Total Avg./G
5
111
68
784
852
170.4
6
126
613
0
613
102.2
4
52
-17
526
509
127.2
6
48
331
0
331
55.2
6
12
101
0
101
16.8
6
17
75
0
75
12.5
4
12
72
0
72
18.0
6
2
19
0
19
3.2
3
4
17
0
17
5.7
4 3 -20 -2 -0.5
5
1
-2
0
-2
-0.4
6
388 1,2751,310 2,585 430.8
6
396 8511,358 2,209 368.2
TD FG Kick 2-Pt.SafetyPoints
0 10-11 21-21
0
0
51
6
0
0-0
0
0
36
5
0
0-0
0
0
30
4
0
0-0
0
0
24
2
0
0-0
0
0
12
2
0
0-0
0
0
12
2
0
0-0
0
0
12
0
0
0-0
1
0
2
2210-1121-21 1
0
185
165-713-15 0 0 124
All-Purpose Yards
Player
Ruiz, Martin
Webb, Jody
Berassa, Jelani
Stubbs, Andre
Williams, Andrew
Bryan, Christian
Harvin, I’Tavious
Hymes, Demond
Adams, Nate
Moore, Ryan
Nania, Dante
Kelly, Jaylin
Townsend, Darien
Williams, Desmond
Davis, Ricky
Wood, Jacob
TEAM
Moore, Tre’
Wells, Hunter
Total
Opponents
Interceptions
Player
Moore, Tre’
Kelly, Jaylin
Total
Opponents
GPRush Rec PR KR IR TotalAvg./G
6
613
73
0
0
0
686
114.3
63311700 0 0501 83.5
6
0
418
34
0
0
452
75.3
610115701050363 60.5
5 -2 3060 0 0304 60.8
6
0
66
110 0
0
176
29.3
6
0
0
0 151
0
151
25.2
675 1800 093 15.5
619 6000 079 13.2
4
72
0
0
0
0
72
18.0
5
68
0
0
0
0
68
13.6
6
0
0
0
0
43
43
7.2
6 0 3600 036 6.0
6
0
0
0
17
0
17
2.8
3
17
0
0
0
0
17
5.7
60 60006 1.0
4 -2 0 00 0 -2 -0.5
6
0
0
0
0
-2
-2
-0.3
4
-17
0
0
0
0
-17
-4.2
6 1,2751,310144273 41 3,043 507.2
6 851 1358 98424 0 2,731 455.2
No.Yds. Avg. TD
Long
2
-2
-1.0
0
5
1
43
43.0
0
49
341 13.7 0
49
1
00.00 0
No.YdsAvg TD Long
00 0 0 0
00 0 0 0
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Defensive Leaders (Press Box Totals)
|
Tackles
|
| Sacks |
| Pass Def |
| Fumbles |
Blkd
No. Player
GP-GS Solo Assist Total TFL/YdsNo-Yards Int-Yds BrUp QBH Rcv-Yds FF Kick Saf
22
Nwadiogbu, Dubem
6-6
36
19
55
7.0-15
1-1
.
4
2
1-0
.
.
.
1
Childs, Julius
6-6
30
8
38 . . .2.. .
.
.
8D
D’Alesio, Donald 6-6
16
20
361.5-2. .5.. .
.
.
2M
Moore, Tre’
6-3
25
10
35
2.5-5
.
2--2
3
.
.
.
.
.
40
Kelly, Jaylin
6-61519
34 1.0-31-3 1-431 2 . . .
.
59
Williams, Terrell
6-6
8
19
27
1.0-2
1-1
.
1
5
.
.
.
.
11
Rivers, Derek
6-5
13
8
21
8.5-38
5-25
.
.
7
.
1
.
.
92
Brown, Octavius
6-6
10
8
18
1.5-1
.
.
.
1
.
.
.
.
26
Smith, Jameel
6-3
7
11
181.0-3. .2.. .
.
.
14
Thompson, Eric 5-5
10
4
14 . . .1.
1-0.
.
.
7W
Williams, Desmond6-1
10
3
13
2.0-18
1-15.... .
.
.
93Kromah,Emmanuel
6-6 6
2 8
2.0-5 1-3
.
.
1
.
. . .
19
Hall, Deion
6-1
53
8 . . .1.. 1
.
.
15
Welch, B.J.
5-0
52
7 . . .... .
1
.
18
Thomas, D.J.
6-0
61
7 . . .... .
.
.
27
Dortch, Nate
4-4
5
1
6
.
.
.
5
1
1-0
.
.
.
52
Palumbo, Mike 5-2
23
5 . . .... .
.
.
23
Sandidge, Sidney 6-0
41
5 . . .... .
.
.
10
Taylor, Laron
4-0
41
5 . . .... .
.
.
90
Myers, Eric
6-0
23
5 . . ...
1-01
.
.
6W
Williams, Travis
6-0
2
1
3
.
.
.
.
1
.
.
.
.
94
Zaborsky, Steve 6-0
21
3 . . .... .
.
.
24
Dixon, Shane
4-0
12
3 . . .... .
.
.
17
Cejudo, Joey
6-0
11
2 . . .... .
.
.
21
Moore, Ryan
4-0
2.
2 . . .... .
.
.
1J
Brown, Jaylon
4-0
.1
1 . . .... .
.
.
85
Harvin, I’Tavious 6-1
.1
1 . . .... .
.
.
43
Gibbs, Nathan
6-0
.1
1 . . .... .
.
.
2
Bryan, Christian 6-4
1.
1 . . .... .
.
.
83
Rader, Kevin
3-0
1.
1 . . .... .
.
.
Total
6-0229154
383 28-929-48 3-4125 204-0 3 1.
Opponents
6-0 -
- -
- 7-47 1-0 18 4 4-0 6 2.
Game-By-Game Tackles (Press Box Totals)
Solo-Assists-Total
Player
Illinois
Duquesne
Butler
St. Francis Missouri St. W. Illinois
Kenny Bishop
DNP
DNP
0-0-0
0-0-0
DNP
DNP
Octavius Brown2-2-4
2-1-31-1-21-1-20-2-24-1-5
Julius Childs
5-1-6
9-4-13
10-1-11
3-1-4
1-1-2
2-0-2
Donald D’Alesio0-5-5
3-3-61-4-53-2-52-6-87-0-7
Joshmere Dawson
0-0-0
DNP
0-0-0
0-0-0
DNP
DNP
Shane Dixon
DNP
DNP
0-0-0
1-1-2
0-1-1
0-0-0
Nate Dortch
1-1-2
DNP
DNP
1-0-1
2-0-2
1-0-1
Rickey Hagood
0-0-0
DNP
0-0-0
0-0-0
DNP
DNP
Deion Hall
0-0-0
4-1-51-1-20-0-00-0-00-1-1
Jaylin Kelly
0-4-4
4-6-10
2-2-4
3-2-5
2-3-5
4-2-6
Emmanuel Kromah
1-0-1
1-1-22-0-20-0-00-1-12-0-2
Tre’ Moore
1-0-1
2-2-46-3-94-1-5
7-4-115-0-5
Eric Myers
0-0-0
0-0-01-0-10-0-01-0-10-3-3
Dubem Nwadiogbu
5-1-66-2-87-4-116-2-84-5-98-5-13
Mike Palumbo 0-1-1
0-1-10-0-02-0-2DNP0-1-1
Kevin Rader
0-0-0
DNP
0-0-0
1-0-1
DNP
DNP
David Rivers DNP
DNPDNPDNP0-0-00-0-0
Derek Rivers 1-0-1
2-1-31-0-14-0-42-3-53-4-7
Jameel Smith 2-6-8
2-2-42-2-41-1-20-0-00-0-0
Laron Taylor 2-1-3
0-0-01-0-11-0-1DNP DNP
D.J. Thomas 0-0-0
3-0-32-1-31-0-10-0-00-0-0
Eric Thompson3-2-5
0-1-1DNP1-0-12-0-24-1-5
B.J. Welch
DNP
0-0-02-1-33-0-30-1-10-0-0
Desmond Williams
0-3-3
1-0-13-1-41-0-14-1-50-0-0
Terrell Williams 0-3-3
2-2-40-2-22-1-31-6-73-5-8
Travis Williams 0-0-0
0-0-00-0-00-0-00-1-12-0-2
Steve Zaborsky0-0-0
1-1-20-0-01-0-10-0-00-0-0
Game-Opening Drives
YSU
Opponent
Game
Pts.PlaysYds
Pts. PlaysYds
Illlinois
0 829 0 3 6
Duquesne
7 766 0 519
Butler
3 848 7 975
Saint Francis
7
5
42
0
3
-10
Missouri State
7
3
65
0
6
24
Western Illinois
3
10 79
7
11 80
Second-Half Opening Drives
YSU
Opponent
Game
Pts.Plays Yds
Pts. PlaysYds
Illinois
31254
0 3 1
Duquesne
0 3 7
3 1079
Butler
03 0
0 37
Saint Francis
3
10
67
0
3
0
Missouri State
0
3
8
0
5
17
Western Illinois
0
3
1
7
7
77
Three-and-Outs
Illinois
Duquesne
Butler
Saint Francis
Missouri State
Western Illinois
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Game-By-Game Team Statistics
Youngstown State
Illinois
Duquesne
Butler
Saint Francis
Missouri State
Western Illinois
Rushing
Passing Total Offense First Downs
59-20311-24-177 83-380
19
35-19917-24-294 59-493
19
39-16316-23-297 62-460
23
45-351
12-23-216
68-567
29
41-211
10-16-130
57-341
13
31-148
16-28-196
59-344
21
Fumbles
0-0
3-2
1-0
0-0
4-2
0-0
Time
Third Down 4th Down Penalties Red Zone
40:01 5-19
2-3
5-25 4-4
25:48 3-12
0-0
3-35 3-5
30:16 5-10
0-0
3-28 5-5
30:04
7-12
0-0
6-67
5-6
32:18
2-11
0-1
8-58
1-2
26:39
5-12
1-1
11-88
4-4
Opponent
Illinois
Duquesne
Butler
Saint Francis
Missouri State
Western Illinois
Rushing
Passing Total Offense First Downs
22-7824-38-285 60-363
14
31-14025-44-347 75-487
22
32-12521-31-221 63-346
17
40-192
11-21-139
61-331
18
41-152
9-28-75
79-227
15
42-164
19-26-291
68-455
23
Fumbles
3-1
0-0
4-2
3-1
0-0
0-0
Time
Third Down 4th Down Penalties Red Zone
19:59 8-15
0-0 7-55 3-3
34:12 7-17
0-0
3-31 1-3
29:44 7-15
0-0
7-60 3-3
29:56
2-12
1-1
10-86
2-2
27:42
2-14
1-3
6-65
1-2
33:21
6-14
2-3
7-65
3-3
Game-by-Game Rushing
Ruiz Nania Hymes Webb MooreStubbs Davis Wells
Opponent
Att.-Yds.-TDAtt.-Yds.-TDAtt.-Yds.-TDAtt.-Yds.-TDAtt.-Yds.-TDAtt.-Yds.-TDAtt.-Yds.-TDAtt.-Yds.-TD
Illinois
32-116-112-46-0 1-3-0 6-26-0
5-6-0
3-6-0
DNP
DNP
Duquesne 23-148-21-5-0 0-0-0 7-30-0 1-2-0 3-14-0 DNP 0-0-0
Butler
21-108-1
DNP4-10-07-29-01-5-01-1-03-17-01-(-7)-0
Saint Francis
12-82-2
4-12-0
12-62-1
10-72-1
5-59-0
2-64-0
0-0-0
0-0-0
Missouri State
24-79-0
5-17-0
0-0-0
10-117-1
DNP
1-0-0
0-0-0
DNP
Western Illinois
14-80-0
2-(-12)-0
0-0-08-57-2DNP2-16-0DNP2-(-10)-0
Game-by-Game Receiving
Bryan Stubbs WilliamsBerassa Webb Adams
Ruiz
Wood
Opponent Att.-Yds.-TD
Att.-Yds.-TDAtt.-Yds.-TDAtt.-Yds.-TDAtt.-Yds.-TDAtt.-Yds.-TD Att.-Yds.-TDAtt.-Yds.-TD
Illinois 0-0-02-12-01-61-04-39-02-56-01-3-0
Duquesne
1-10-01-5-0 3-78-16-114-02-48-01-31-1
Butler 2-32-03-54-0 DNP 6-167-3 2-21-0 2-14-1
Saint Francis
0-0-00-0-0 3-61-12-20-03-37-11-12-0
Missouri State
0-0-01-13-05-83-13-33-0 0-0-0 0-0-0
Western Illinois
1-24-0
6-73-02-23-02-45-1 2-8-0 0-0-0
0-0-0 0-0-0
2-2-0 1-6-0
1-9-0 0-0-0
1-32-0 0-0-0
1-1-0 0-0-0
3-23-0 0-0-0
Quarterbacks Game-by-Game Passing
Nania
Wells
Davis
OpponentComp.-Att.-TD-INT-LG-Yds Comp.-Att.-TD-INT-LG-Yds
Comp.-Att.-TD-INT-LG-Yds
Illinois11-24-0-0-61-177
DNP
DNP
Duquesne16-23-2-0-66-288
1-1-0-0-6-6
DNP
ButlerDNP
22-16-4-0-72-297 0-1-0-0-0-0
Saint Francis
22-11-3-0-44-180
1-1-0-036-36
0-0-0-0-0
Missouri State
10-16-1-1-56-130
DNP
0-0-0-0-0
Western Illinois
2-2-0-0-6-9
14-25-1-0-31-187
DNP
Fourth Down Conversion Attempts (3-5)
Opp.
ILL
ILL
ILL
MSU
WIU
Result
1st Down
1st Down
Downs
Downs
1st Down
YardsQtr.
1
3rd
3
4th
5
4th
16
4th
1
2nd
Score
6-7
17-28
17-28
14-7
3-14
Play
Moore 1-yard rush
Ruiz 5-yard rush
Nania pass incomplete
Nania pass incomplete
Wells 1-yard rush
Points After Turnovers
TO Forced
Total Scores
Touchdowns
Field Goals
Scoring Pct.
Points Off TOs
YSU
Opponent
7
5
3
0
20
1
0
%
0%
17
0
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Starting Lineups (First Snap of Game)
OFFENSE
Pos.
Illinois
WRStubbs
WR Berassa
LT Strickland
LGColucci
CPage
RG Eisenhuth
RT Spencer
TBRuiz
QBNania
WR
Williams
TE
Adams
DEFENSE
Pos.
Illinois
SSSmith
FS D’Alesio
CB Dortch
CBChilds
DE
Des. Williams
DT Kromah
NTBrown
DE
Ter. Williams
WILL Nwadiogbu
MIKEKelly
SAM/NBThompson
Duquesne
Stubbs
Berassa
Strickland
Colucci
Page
Fraser
Spencer
Ruiz
Nania
Bryan
Adams
Butler
St. Francis
Harvin Stubbs
BerassaBerassa
StricklandStrickland
ColucciColucci
Page Page
EisenhuthEisenhuth
SpencerSpencer
Ruiz Ruiz
Wells Nania
Bryan
Bryan
Adams
A. Williams
Missouri State
Stubbs
Berassa
Strickland
Colucci
Page
Eisenhuth
Spencer
Ruiz
Nania
A. Williams
Adams
Western Illinois
Stubbs
Berassa
Strickland
Colucci
Newsome
Eisenhuth
Spencer
Ruiz
Nania
A. Williams
Bryan
Duquesne
Butler
St. Francis
Smith Smith Moore
D’Alesio D’AlesioD’Alesio
ThompsonHall
Dortch
Childs Childs Childs
Der. Rivers
Der. Rivers
Der. Rivers
Kromah KromahKromah
Brown Brown Brown
Ter. Williams Ter. Williams Ter. Williams
Nwadiogbu NwadiogbuNwadiogbu
Kelly
Kelly
Kelly
Palumbo
Palumbo
Thompson
Missouri State
Moore
D’Alesio
Dortch
Childs
Der. Rivers
Kromah
Brown
Ter. Williams
Nwadiogbu
Kelly
Thompson
Western Illinois
Moore
D’Alesio
Dortch
Childs
Der. Rivers
Kromah
Brown
Ter. Williams
Nwadiogbu
Kelly
Thompson
Scoring Drives Breakdown
YSU Scoring Drives (Game-By-Game)
Opponent
Plays Yards Time Result Qtr
Illinois
10
33 4:31
FG
1
Illinois
11
75 3:52
FG
2
Illinois
12
54 5:18
FG
3
Illinois
7
75 3:01
TD
4
Duquesne
7
66 3:05
TD
1
Duquesne
1
54 0:07
TD
1
Duquesne
2
46 0:19
TD
1
Duquesne
2
60 0:26
TD
2
Duquesne
13
66 3:12
FG
2
Duquesne
5
67 1:27
FG
3
Butler
8
48 2:59
FG
1
Butler
7
61 3:06
TD
2
Butler
4
35 1:43
TD
2
Butler
1
72 0:12
TD
2
Butler
6
65 2:57
TD
2
Butler
15
77 7:12
FG
3
Butler
8
67 2:55
TD
4
Butler
6
15 2:38
FG
4
Saint Francis
5
42 2:05
TD
1
Saint Francis
15
94 7:09
TD
1
Saint Francis
3
75 1:27
TD
2
Saint Francis
4
75 1:02
TD
2
Saint Francis
10
67 4:20
FG
3
Saint Francis
6
58 2:02
TD
3
Saint Francis
2
21 0:27
TD
4
Saint Francis
6
92 2:18
TD
4
Missouri State
3
65 1:15
TD
1
Missouri State
1
81 0:12
TD
2
Western Illinois 10
79 6:08
FG
1
Western Illinois
6
71 3:12
TD
2
Western Illinois
7
31 2:44
TD
2
Western Illinois
5
74 2:03
TD
4
How Scored
Cejudo 33 FG
Cejudo 29 FG
Cejudo 36 FG
Ruiz 2-yard run
Ruiz 7-yard run
Williams 54-yard pass; Nania
Ruiz 46-yard run
Adams 31-yard pass; Nania
Cejudo 34 FG
Cejudo 27 FG
Cejudo 27 FG
Ruiz 1-yard run
Berassa 25-yard pass; Wells
Berassa 72-yard pass; Wells
Berassa 26-yard pass; Wells
Cejudo 20 FG
Adams 2-yard pass; Wells
Cejudo 21 FG
Webb 17-yard pass; Nania
Ruiz 23-yard run
Ruiz 14-yard run
Webb 28-yard run
Cejudo 25-yard FG
A. Williams 44-yard pass; Nania
Hymes 18-yard pass; Nania
Hymes 3-yard run
A. Williams 9-yard pass; Nania
Webb 81-yard run
Cejudo 28 FG
Berassa 15-yard pass; Wells
Webb 9-yard run
Webb 16-yard run
Longest Drives Breakdown
by # of Plays
by # of Yards
Time of Possession
Scoring Drives
15 vs. Butler; Saint Francis
94 vs. Saint Francis
7:12 (15 plays, 77 yards) vs. Butler
Opponent Scoring Drives (Game-By-Game)
Team
Illinois
Illinois
Illinois
Illinois
Duquesne
Duquesne
Duquesne
Duquesne
Butler
Butler
Butler
Saint Francis
Saint Francis
Saint Francis
Saint Francis
Missouri State
Western Illinois
Western Illinois
Western Illinois
Western Illinois
Western Illinois
Plays Yards Time Result Qtr
4
33 1:45
TD
2
6
35 1:16
TD
4
6
79 2:07
TD
4
10
67 3:55
TD
4
3
55 1:05
TD
2
10
79 4:39
FG
3
4
75 1:59
TD
3
3
72 0:43
TD
4
9
75 4:00
TD
1
12
71 4:51
FG
1
11
59 4:32
FG
2
11
60 4:08
FG
2
7
52 2:31
TD
2
7
75 4:08
TD
2
7
75 3:31
TD
4
8
14 2:38
TD
4
11
80 4:57
TD
1
3
50 1:32
TD
1
7
77 3:11
TD
3
11
54 5:36
TD
3
7
85 3:38
FG
4
How Scored
Davis 8-yard pass; Lunt
Dudek 8-yard pass; Lunt
Ferguson 15-yard pass; Lunt
Barr 29-yard pass; Lunt
Hughes 23-yard run
Crimmins 24 FG
King 64-yard pass; Buechel
Rahming 57-yard pass; Buechel
Cotter 10-yard pass; Shiltz
Treloar 22 FG
Treloar 39 FG
Geesey 32 FG
Bagley 23-yard run
Smith 25-yard pass; Drayer
Dickson 10-yard run
Sinclair 4-yard pass; Harris
Lenoir 14-yard pass; Norvell
Lenoir 49-yard pass; Norvell
Borsellino 35-yard pass; Norvell
Scott 4-yard pass; Norvell
Knuffman 23 FG
Opponent Longest Scoring Drives Breakdown
by # of Plays
by # of Yards
Time of Possession
12 by Butler
85 by Western Illinoi
5:36 (7 plays, 85 yards) by Western Illinois
Scoring Drives
21 • Drives (3 run, 13 pass, 5 FG)
12 • First Quarter Drives (0 run, 3 pass, 1 FG)
6 • Second Quarter Drives (2 run, 2 pass, 2 FG)
4 • Third Quarter Drives (0 run, 3 pass, 1 FG)
7 • Fourth Quarter Drives (1 run, 5 pass, 1 FG)
Most Points in a Quarter: 21 by Illinois (4th)
Most Points in a Half: 21 by Illinois (2nd)
Scoreless Quarters: 11
32 • Drives (11 run, 11 pass, 10 FG)
9 • First Quarter Drives (3 run, 3 pass, 3 FG)
11 • Second Quarter Drives (5 run, 5 pass, 2 FG)
5 • Third Quarter Drives (1 run, 0 pass, 4 FG)
6 • Fourth Quarter Drives (3 run, 2 pass, 1 FG)
Most Points in a Quarter: 28 vs. Butler (2nd)
Most Points in a Half: 31 vs. Duquesne (1st); Butler (1st)
Scoreless Quarters: 4
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2014 game-by-Game Recaps
Game
#1
Illinois 28,
No. 21 | Youngstown State 17
Aug. 30 • Champaign, Illinois
Memorial Stadium | Att: 36,234
Score by Quarters
Youngstown State
Illinois
1 2 3 4
Final
3 3 3 8
17
0 7021
28
YSU held a 17-14 lead in the fourth quarter but Illinois closed the contest with two
touchdowns in the final 10 minutes to fend
off a Penguin upset bid, 28-17 last Saturday
at Memorial Stadium.
YSU led 3-0 after a Joey Cejudo 33-yard
field goal on the final play of the first quarter.
After the Illinois went ahead 7-3 on a Wes
Lunt to Jon Davis eight-yard scoring toss,
the Guins pulled within 7-6 at halftime on a
29-yard Cejudo kick.
Cejudo’s third field goal of the game gave
the Guins a 9-7 lead with 9:18 left in the third
quarter.
Ilinois regained the lead at 14-9 just 1:02
into the fourth quarter as Lunt connected
with Mike Dudek. But YSU responded immediately on a Martin Ruiz two-yard scoring
run and a two-point conversion run by Dante
Nania gave YSU a 17-14 lead. Illinois scored
on two Lunt touchdown passes in the final
nine minutes of the contest to pickup the
11-point victory.
Team Statistics
YSU ILL
First Downs 19 14
Rushes
5922
Yards
203 78
Passes
11-2424-38
Yards
177 285
Total Plays
83 60
Total Yards 380 363
Avg. Play 4.6 6.1
Fumbles 03
Lost
0 1
Penalties 57
Yards
25 55
Punts
8-2687-270
Avg.
33.538.6
Punt Returns 2-12 4-32
Avg.
6.0 8.0
KO Returns 1-27 2-87
Avg.
27.043.5
INTs
00
Return Yds 0
0
TOP
40:0119:59
3rd Down
5-19 8-15
4th Down
2-3 0-0
Sacks By
1-7 3-17
Scoring Summary
1st Quarter
YSU 0:00 • Joey Cejudo 33-yard field goal
2nd Quarter
ILL 13:15 • Jon Davis 8-yard pass from Wes Lunt (Taylor Zalewski kick)
YSU 0:00 • Cejudo 29-yard field goal
3rd Quarter
YSU 9:18 • Cejudo 36-yard field goal
4th Quarter
ILL 13:58 • Mike Dudek 8-yard pass from Lunt (Zalewski kick)
YSU 10:57 • Martin Ruiz 5-yard run (Cejudo kick)
ILL 8:50 • Josh Ferguson 15-yard pass from Lunt (Zalewski kick)
ILL 2:33 • Martize Barr 29-yard pass from Lunt (Zalewski kick)
Individual Statistics
RUSHING: Youngstown State • Martin Ruiz 32-116; Dante Nania 12-46; Jody Webb 6-26;
Ryan Moore 5-6; Andre Stubbs 3-6; Demond Hymes 1-3. Illinois • Josh Ferguson 11-42;
Donovonn Young 9-39; Wes Lunt 1-(-1).
PASSING: Youngstown State • Dante Nania 11-24-177. Illinois • Wes Lunt 24-38-285.
RECEIVING: Youngstown State • Jelani Berassa 4-39; Jody Webb 2-56; Andre Stubbs 2-12;
Andrew Williams 1-61; Martin Ruiz 1-6; Nate Adams 1-3. Illinois • Malik Turner 4-42; Josh
Ferguson 4-37; Mike Dudek 3-61; Jon Davis 3-24; Donovonn Young 3-9; Geronimo Allison
2-43; Martize Barr 2-40; Justin Hardee 2-16; Matt LaCosse 1-13.
INTERCEPTIONS: Youngstown State • None. Illinois • None.
Game
#2
No. 21 | Youngstown State 34,
Duquesne 23
Sept. 6 • Youngstown, Ohio
Stambaugh Stadium | Att: 10,525
Score by Quarters
Duquesne
Youngstown State
1 2 3 4
0 710 6
21 10 3 0
YSU built a 31-7 halftime lead before
fending off a Duquesne come-from-behind
bid for a 34-23 win in the home opener at
Stambaugh Stadium.
The Penguins jumped out to a 28-0 lead
as Martin Ruiz scored on two runs and Dante
Nania fired the first two touchdown passes
of his career.
YSU scored three touchdowns in the first
quarter as Ruiz opened the scoring with
a seven-yard score. Nania connected with
Andrew Williams on a 54-yard touchdown
pass before Ruiz tip-toed down the sidelines
on a 46-yard scoring run.
In the second quarter, Nania connected
with Nate Adams on a 31-yard pass to put
the Guins on top 28-0. YSU went into the
half leading 31-7 and led 34-10 in the third
quarter. Duquesne scored two straight
touchdowns to pull within 11 points with
2:48 remaining, but YSU melted the clock
to preserve the win.
Ruiz rushed for 148 yards while Jelani
Berassa had 114 yards receiving.
Final
23
34
Team Statistics
DUQYSU
First Downs 22 19
Rushes
3135
Yards
140 199
Passes
25-4417-24
Yards
347 294
Total Plays
75 59
Total Yards 487 493
Avg. Play 6.5 8.4
Fumbles 03
Lost
0 2
Penalties 33
Yards
31 35
Punts
7-2026-220
Avg.
28.936.7
Punt Returns 1-(-1) 2-19
Avg.
-1.0 9.5
KO Returns 4-143 4-93
Avg.
35.823.2
INTs
01
Return Yds 0
43
TOP
34:1225:48
3rd Down
7-17 3-12
4th Down
0-0 0-0
Sacks By
0-0 2-9
Scoring Summary
1st Quarter
YSU 9:06 • Martin Ruiz 7-yard run (Joey Cejudo kick)
YSU 7:28 • Andrew Williams 54-yard pass from Dante Nania (Cejudo kick)
YSU 1:39 • Ruiz 46-yard run (Cejudo kick)
2nd Quarter
YSU 10:06 • Nate Adams 31-yard pass from Nania (Cejudo kick)
DUQ 3:36 • Marcus Hughes 23-yard run (Austin Crimmins kick)
YSU 0:19 • Cejudo 34-yard field goal
3rd Quarter
DUQ 9:09 • Crimmins 24-yard field goal
YSU 7:36 • Cejudo 27-yard field goal
DUQ 5:37 • Chris King 64-yard pass from Dillon Buechel (Crimmins kick)
4th Quarter
DUQ 2:48 • Devin Rahming 57-yard pass from Buechel (Crimmins kick)
Individual Statistics
RUSHING: Duquesne • Marcus Hughes 8-64; Ryan Ho 9-47; Klartel Claridy 6-23; Chris
King 1-4; Rafiq Douglas 2-3; Dillon Buechel 4-2; Wayne Capers 1-(-3). Youngstown State •
Martin Ruiz 23-148; Jody Webb 7-30; Andre Stubbs 3-14; Dante Nania 1-5; Ryan Moore 1-2.
PASSING: Duquesne • Dillon Buechel 25-44-347. Youngstown State • Dante Nania 16-23288; Hunter Wells 1-6.
RECEIVING: Duquesne • Chris King 10-161; Devin Rahming 8-119; Noel Oduho 3-24; Kevin
Enright 2-35; Marcus Hughes 1-4; Rafiq Douglas 1-4. Youngstown State • Jelani Berassa
6-114; Andrew Williams 3-78; Jody Webb 2-48; Martin Ruiz 2-2; Nate Adams 1-31; Christian
Bryan 1-10; Jacob Wood 1-6; Andre Stubbs 1-5.
INTERCEPTIONS: Duquesne • None. Youngstown State • Jaylin Kelly 1-43.
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Game
#3
No. 16 | Youngstown State 44,
Butler 13
Sept. 13 • Youngstown, Ohio
Stambaugh Stadium | Att: 14,381
Score by Quarters
Butler
Youngstown State
1 2 3 4
103 0 0
3 28 3 10
YSU scored 41 of the contests’ last 44
points as freshman QB Hunter Wells and
senior WR Jelani Berassa dazzled in a
44-13 win over Butler on a fall-like day at
Stambaugh Stadium.
The Penguins trailed 10-3 at the end of the
first quarter, but scored 28 second-quarter
points to seize control of the game. In the
second half, YSU outscored Bulldogs 13-0
and allowed just 106 total offensive yards.
In his first career start, Wells threw four
touchdown passes while completing 16-of22 attempts for 297 yards. His favorite target was Berassa who had three touchdowns,
the most by a YSU wide receiver since 1979.
He finished the contest with six receptions
for a career-high 167 yards. He had scoring
grabs of 25, 26 and 72 yards.
TB Martin Ruiz rushed for 108 yards and
a score while PK Joey Cejudo converted all
three of his field-goal attempts against Butler. TE Nate Adams added a fourth-quarter
score as well for the Penguins.
Final
13
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Team Statistics
BU YSU
First Downs 17 23
Rushes
3239
Yards
125 163
Passes
21-3116-23
Yards
221 297
Total Plays
63 62
Total Yards 346 460
Avg. Play 5.5 7.4
Fumbles 41
Lost
2 0
Penalties 73
Yards
60 28
Punts
5-1552-85
Avg.
31.042.5
Punt Returns 1-4 1-1
Avg.
4.0 1.0
KO Returns 5-75 4-39
Avg.
15.0 9.8
INTs
00
Return Yds 0
0
TOP
29:4430:16
3rd Down
7-15 5-10
4th Down
0-0 0-0
Sacks By
1-7 0-0
Scoring Summary
1st Quarter
BU
11:00 • Daniel Cotter 10-yard pass from Matt Shiltz (Jon Treloar kick)
YSU 8:01 • Joey Cejudo 27-yard field goal
BU
3:10 • Treloar 22-yard field goal
2nd Quarter
YSU 14:57 • Martin Ruiz 1-yard run (Cejudo kick)
YSU 12:25 • Jelani Berassa 25-yard pass from Hunter Wells (Cejudo kick)
BU
7:48 • Treloar 39-yard field goal
YSU 7:28 • Berassa 72-yard pass from Wells (Cejudo kick)
YSU 3:13 • Berassa 26-yard pass from Wells (Cejudo kick)
3rd Quarter
YSU 3:56 • Cejudo 20-yard field goal
4th Quarter
YSU 10:39 • Nate Adams 2-yard pass from Wells (Cejudo kick)
YSU 2:00 • Cejudo 21-yard field goal
Individual Statistics
RUSHING: Butler • Matt Shiltz 18-75; Duvante Lane 2-15; Guy DiBalsamo 2-13; Sam Schrader
4-11; Don Stewart 3-6; Marques Martin-Hayes 1-3; Malcolm Weaver 2-2. Youngstown State •
Martin Ruiz 21-108; Jody Webb 7-29; Ricky Davis 3-17; Demond Hymes 4-10; Ryan Moore
1-5: Andre Stubbs 1-1; Team 1-0; Hunter Wells 1-(-7).
PASSING: Butler • Matt Shiltz 21-31-221. Youngstown State • Hunter Wells 16-22-297;
Ricky Davis 0-1-0.
RECEIVING: Butler • Derek O’Connor 4-54; Brandon Collins 4-32; Marques 3-73; Daniel
Cotter 3-29; Malcolm Weaver 3-12; Sam Schrader 2-15; Don Stewart 1-3; Guy DiBalsamo
1-3. Youngstown State • Jelani Berassa 6-167; Andre Stubbs 3-54; Christian Bryan 2-32;
Jody Webb 2-21; Nate Adams 2-14; Martin Ruiz 1-9.
INTERCEPTIONS: Butler • None. Youngstown State • None.
Game
#4
No. 15 | Youngstown State 52,
Saint Francis (Pa.) 23
Sept. 20 • Youngstown, Ohio
Stambaugh Stadium | Att: 16,378
Score by Quarters
Saint Francis
Youngstown State
1 2 3 4
0 16 0 7
14 14 10 14
YSU broke open a five-point contest by
scoring 31 straight points in a 52-23 win
over Saint Francis (Pa.) in the final non-conference game of the season at Stambaugh
Stadium.
QB Dante Nania made a solid return to
the starting lineup throwing for three scores
while Martin Ruiz, Jody Webb and Demond
Hymes had two touchdowns each in the
victory.
For the most part, the YSU defense held
the nation’s leading-FCS rusher, Khairi Dickson, in check, allowing just 93 yards on 22
carries until the Guins went on top 52-16
midway through the fourth quarter. Dickson
finished with 151 and came in averaging
more than 200 yards a game.
YSU jumped on top 14-0, but SFU hung
tough and trailed 21-16 with just under two
minutes left in the first half. The Guins took
a 28-16 lead at halftime and scored the first
24 points of the second half to put the game
away.
Final
23
52
Team Statistics
SFU YSU
First Downs 18 29
Rushes
4045
Yards
192 351
Passes
11-2112-23
Yards
139 216
Total Plays
61 68
Total Yards 331 567
Avg. Play 5.4 8.3
Fumbles 30
Lost
1 0
Penalties 106
Yards
86 67
Punts
7-3114-160
Avg.
44.440.0
Punt Returns 2-17 4-76
Avg.
8.5 19.0
KO Returns 3-43 1-26
Avg.
14.326.0
INTs
00
Return Yds 0
0
TOP
29:5630:04
3rd Down
2-12 7-12
4th Down
1-1 0-0
Sacks By
0-0 2-12
Scoring Summary
1st Quarter
YSU 11:22 • Jody Webb 17-yard pass from Dante Nania (Joey Cejudo kick)
YSU 1:04 • Martin Ruiz 23-yard run (Cejudo kick)
2nd Quarter
SFU 11:56 • Lance Geesy 32-yard field goal
SFU 7:57 • Marcus Bagley 28-yard run (Geesy kick failed)
YSU 6:30 • Ruiz 1-yard run (Cejudo kick)
SFU 2:22 • Terrell Smith 25-yard pass from Zack Drayer (Geesy kick)
YSU 1:20 • Webb 28-yard run (Cejudo kick)
3rd Quarter
YSU 10:40 • Cejudo 24-yard field goal
YSU 6:59 • Andrew Williams 44-yard pass from Nania (Joey Cejudo kick)
4th Quarter
YSU 14:54 • Demond Hymes 18-yard pass from Nania (Joey Cejudo kick)
YSU 8:55 • Hymes 3-yard run (Cejudo kick)
SFU 5:24 • Khairi Dickson 10-yard run (Geesy kick)
Individual Statistics
RUSHING: Saint Francis • Khairi Dickson 29-151; Marcus Bagley 3-42; Erik Walker 1-9; Zack
Drayer 6-4; Team 1-(-14). Youngstown State • Martin Ruiz 10-82; Jody Webb 10-72; Andre
Stubbs 2-64; Demond Hymes 12-62; Ryan Moore 5-59; Dante Nania 4-12.
PASSING: Saint Francis • Zack Drayer 11-21-139. Youngstown State • Dante Nania 1122-180; Hunter Wells 1-1-36.
RECEIVING: Saint Francis • Terell Smith 3-54; Anthony Abeid 2-41; Cole Bush 2-19; Khairi
Dickson 2-3; Frank Failace 1-14; Will Martin 1-8. Youngstown State • Andrew Williams 3-61;
Jody Webb 3-37; Jelani Berassa 2-20; Darien Townsend 1-36; Martin Ruiz 1-32; Demond
Hymes 1-18; Nate Adams 1-12.
INTERCEPTIONS: Saint Francis • None. Youngstown State • None.
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Game
#5
No. 12 | Youngstown State 14,
No. 23 | Missouri State 7
Oct. 4 • Springfield, Missouri
Plaster Stadium | Att: 12,218
Score by Quarters
Youngstown State
Missouri State
1
7
0
2
7
0
3
0
0
YSU built a 14-0 lead and the defense
made it stand up with a solid all-around performance in a 14-7 win over Missouri State
last Saturday at new-look Plaster Stadium.
Highlighting the defensive effort was a
two-interception, 11-tackle performance by
safety Tre’ Moore. Moore’s second interception of the game came with 2:21 left in the
contest and allowed the Guins to run out the
clock.
YSU took the lead just 75 seconds into the
game when QB Dante Nania connected with
WR Andrew Williams on a nine-yard scoring
toss. The play was set up when Nania connected with Williams for 56 yards on the first
snap of the game.
In the second quarter, TB Jody Webb
scampered 81 yards for a touchdown and
the defense held the Bears off the board until
just under five minutes left in the game.
The defense had four sacks, registered
eight TFLs and allowed just 75 yards passing
in the contest.
4
0
7
Final
14
7
Team Statistics
YSUMSU
First Downs 13 15
Rushes
4141
Yards
211 152
Passes
10-169-28
Yards
130 75
Total Plays
57 69
Total Yards 341 227
Avg. Play 6.0 3.3
Fumbles 40
Lost
2 0
Penalties 86
Yards
58 65
Punts
7-2558-313
Avg.
36.439.1
Punt Returns 1-2 2-30
Avg.
2.0 15.0
KO Returns 0-0 1-20
Avg.
0.0 20.0
INTs
21
Return Yds -2
0
TOP
32:1827:42
3rd Down
2-11 2-14
4th Down
0-1 1-3
Sacks By
4-20 0-0
Scoring Summary
1st Quarter
YSU 13:45 • Andrew Williams 9-yard pass from Dante Nania (Joey Cejudo kick)
2nd Quarter
YSU 10:20 • Jody Webb 81-yard run (Cejudo kick)
4th Quarter
MSU 4:58 • Gannon Sinclair 4-yard pass from Kierra Harris (Marcelo Bonani kick)
Individual Statistics
RUSHING: Youngstown State • Jody Webb 10-117; Martin Ruiz 24-79; Dante Nania 5-17;
Andre Stubbs 1-0; Team 1-(-2). Missouri State • Calan Crowder 10-58; Phoenix Johnson
11-47; Ryan Heaston 7-29; Kierra Harris 12-15; Caleb Schaffitzel 1-3.
PASSING: Youngstown State • Dante Nania 10-16-130. Missouri State • Kierra Harris
9-28-75.
RECEIVING: Youngstown State • Andrew Williams 5-83; Jelani Berassa 3-33; Andre Stubbs
1-13; Martin Ruiz 1-1. Missouri State • Malik Earl 2-31; Zac Hoover 2-28; Julian Burton 2-12;
Gannon Sinclair 1-4; Josh Mattes 1-3; Calan Crowder 1(-3).
INTERCEPTIONS: Youngstown State • Tre Moore 2-(-2). Missouri State • Dylan Cole 1-0.
Game
#6
Western Illinois 30,
No. 10 Youngstown State 24
Oct. 11 • Youngstown, Ohio
Stambaugh Stadium | Att: 12,771
Score by Quarters
Western Illinois
Youngstown State
1 2 3
14 0 13
3 14 0
YSU led by three points at halftime, but
Western Illinois scored 16 straight secondhalf points to upset the Penguins 30-24 at
Stambaugh Stadium.
The Guins led 3-0 before two WIU scores
put them in a 14-3 hole in the second
quarter. But a big fourth-down stop by the
defense turned the momentum and YSU
responded with two straight scores.
QB Hunter Wells found WR Jelani Berassa
for a 15-yard score and TB Jody Webb
scored on a nine-yard run to put the Guins
in front 17-14 at the break.
To open the second half, the defense had
stopped WIU, but a fake punt changed momentum once again in Leathernecks’ favor.
WIU scored a touchdown on a 35-yard pass,
a three-yard toss and 23-yard field goal to
jump out to a 30-17 lead.
With 6:08 left, Webb sped home from 16
yards to pull the Guins within 30-24. YSU had
one last pass to the end zone on the game’s
final play, but it was knocked down.
4
3
7
Final
30
24
Team Statistics
WIU YSU
First Downs 23 21
Rushes
4231
Yards
164 148
Passes
19-2616-28
Yards
291 196
Total Plays
68 59
Total Yards 455 344
Avg. Play 6.7 5.8
Fumbles 00
Lost
0 0
Penalties 711
Yards
65 88
Punts
4-1385-205
Avg.
34.541.0
Punt Returns 2-16 1-34
Avg.
8.0 34.0
KO Returns 3-56 5-88
Avg.
18.717.6
INTs
00
Return Yds 0
0
TOP
33:2126:39
3rd Down
6-14 5-12
4th Down
2-3 1-1
Sacks By
3-23 0-0
Scoring Summary
1st Quarter
YSU 8:52 • Joey Cejudo 27-yard field goal
WIU 3:47 • Lance Lenoir 14-yard pass from Trenton Norvell (Nathan Knuffman kick)
WIU 0:00 • Lenoir 14-yard pass from Norvell (Knuffman kick)
2nd Quarter
YSU 7:33 • Jelani Berassa 15-yard pass from Hunter Wells (Cejudo kick)
YSU 2:40 • Jody Webb nine-yard run (Cejudo kick)
3rd Quarter
WIU 11:44 • Joey Borsellino 35-yard pass from Norvell (Knuffman kick)
WIU 4:36 • Hi-C Scott 3-yard pass from Norvell (Knuffman kick)
4th Quarter
WIU 8:18 • Knuffman 23-yard field goal
YSU 6:08 • Webb 9-yard run (Cejudo kick)
Individual Statistics
RUSHING: Western Illinois • J.C. Baker 23-96; Trenton Norvell 10-32; Nathan Knuffman
1-27; Devon Moore 7-9; Hi-C Scott 1-0. Youngstown State • Martin Ruiz 14-80; Jody Webb
8-57; Nate Adams 2-19; Andre Stubbs 2-16; Andrew Williams 1-(-2); Hunter Wells 2-(-10);
Dante Nania 2-(-12).
PASSING: Western Illinois • Trenton Norvell 19-26-291. Youngstown State • Hunter Wells
14-25-187; Dante Nania 2-2-9.
RECEIVING: Western Illinois • Lance Lenoir 8-132; Joey Borsellino 4-62; Hi-C Scott 3-79;
J.C. Baker 2-7; J’Vaughn Williams 1-6; Quadarias Mireles 1-5. Youngstown State • Andre
Stubbs 6-73; Martin Ruiz 3-23; Jelani Berassa 2-45; Andrew Williams 2-23; Jody Webb 2-8;
Christian Bryan 1-24.
INTERCEPTIONS: Western Illinois • None. Youngstown State • None.
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YSU Team Highs
Rushes
59
Yards Rushing
351
Yards Per Rush
7.8
TD Rushes
4
Pass Attempts
28
Pass Completions
17
Yards Passing
297
Yards Per Pass
12.9
TD Passes
4
Total Plays
83
Total Offense
567
Yards Per Play
8.4
Points
52
Sacks By
4
First Downs
29
Penalties
11
Penalty Yards
88
Turnovers
3
Interceptions By
2
Punts
8
Punting Avg
42.5
Long Punt
52
Punts inside 20
3
Long Punt Return
34
Long Kickoff Return
32
at Illinois (Aug. 30)
vs. Saint Francis (Sept. 20)
vs. Saint Francis (Sept. 20)
vs. Saint Francis (Sept. 20)
vs. Western Illinois (Oct. 11)
vs. Duquesne (Sept. 6)
vs. Butler (Sept. 13)
vs. Butler (Sept. 13)
vs. Butler (Sept. 13)
at Illinois (Aug. 30)
vs. Saint Francis (Sept. 20)
vs. Duquesne (Sept. 6)
vs. Saint Francis (Sept. 20)
at Missouri State (Oct. 4)
vs. Saint Francis (Sept. 20)
vs. Missouri State (Oct. 11)
vs. Missouri State (Oct. 11)
at Missouri State (Oct. 4)
at Missouri State (Oct. 4)
at Illinois (Aug. 30)
vs. Butler (Sept. 13)
vs. Saint Francis (Sept. 20)
vs. Western Illinois (Oct. 11)
vs. Saint Francis (Sept. 20)
vs. Western Illinois (Oct. 11)
vs. Duquesne (Sept. 6)
YSU Individual Highs
Rushes
32
Yards Rushing
148
TD Rushes
2
Long Rush
81
Pass attempts
25
Pass completions
16
Yards Passing
297
TD Passes
4
Long Pass
72
Receptions
6
Yards Receiving
167
TD Receptions
3
Long Reception
72
Field Goals
3
Long Field Goal
36
Punts
7
Punting Avg
42.5
Long Punt
53
Punts inside 20
2
Long Punt Return
34
Long Kickoff Return
32
Tackles
13
Sacks
2.0
Tackles For Loss
3.0
Interceptions
2
Martin Ruiz at Illinois (Aug. 30)
Martin Ruiz vs. Duquesne (Sept. 6)
Martin Ruiz vs. Duquesne (Sept. 6)
Martin Ruiz vs. Saint Francis (Sept. 20)
Jody Webb at Missouri State (Oct. 4)
Hunter Wells vs. Western Illinois (Oct. 11)
Nania, Dante vs. Duquesne (Sept. 6)
Hunter Wells vs. Butler (Sept. 13)
Hunter Wells vs. Butler (Sept. 13)
Hunter Wells vs. Butler (Sept. 13)
Hunter Wells vs. Butler (Sept. 13)
Jelani Berassa vs. Duquesne (Sept. 6)
Jelani Berassa vs. Butler (Sept. 13)
Jelani Berassa vs. Butler (Sept. 13)
Jelani Berassa vs. Butler (Sept. 13)
Jelani Berassa vs. Butler (Sept. 13)
Joey Cejudo at Illinois (Aug. 30)
Joey Cejudo vs. Butler (Sept. 13)
Joey Cejudo at Illinois (Aug. 30)
Joey Cejudo at Illinois (Aug. 30)
Joey Cejudo vs. Butler (Sept. 13)
Joey Ceudo at Missouri State (Oct. 4)
Joey Ceudo at Missouri State (Oct. 4)
Joey Cejudo vs. Western Illinois (Oct. 11)
Christian Bryan vs. Saint Francis (Sept. 20)
Jelani Berassa vs. Western Illinois (Oct. 11)
I’Tavious Harvin vs. Duquesne (Sept. 6)
Julius Childs vs. Duquesne (Sept. 6)
Dubem Nwadiogbu vs. Western Illinois (Oct. 11)
Derek Rivers vs. Saint Francis (Sept. 20)
Derek Rivers vs. Saint Francis (Sept. 20)
Tre’ Moore at Missouri State (Oct. 4)
Opponent Team Highs
Rushes
42
Yards Rushing
192
Yards Per Rush
4.8
TD Rushes
2
Pass Attempts
44
Pass Completions
25
Yards Passing
347
Yards Per Pass
7.9
TD Passes
4
Total Plays
75
Total Offense
487
Yards Per Play
6.5
Points
30
Sacks By
3
First Downs
23
Penalties
10
Penalty Yards
86
Turnovers
2
Interceptions By
1
Punts
8
Punting Avg
44.4
Long Punt
52
Punts inside 20
2
Long Punt Return
23
Long Kickoff Return
67
Western Illinois (Oct. 11)
Saint Francis (Sept. 20)
Saint Francis (Sept. 20)
Saint Francis (Sept. 20)
Duquesne (Sept. 6)
Duquesne (Sept. 6)
Duquesne (Sept. 6)
Duquesne (Sept. 6)
Illinois (Aug. 30)
Western Illinois (Oct. 11)
Duquesne (Sept. 6)
Duquesne (Sept. 6)
Duquesne (Sept. 6)
Western Illinois (Oct. 11)
Illinois (Aug. 30)
Western Illinois (Oct. 11)
Western Illinois (Oct. 11)
Saint Francis (Sept. 20)
Saint Francis (Sept. 20)
Butler (Sept. 13)
Missouri State (Oct. 4)
Missouri State (Oct. 4)
Saint Francis (Sept. 20)
Saint Francis (Sept. 20)
Missouri State (Oct. 4)
Missouri State (Oct. 4)
Illinois (Aug. 30)
Opponent Individual Highs
Rushes
29
Yards Rushing
151
TD Rushes
1
Long Rush
28
Pass Attempts
44
Pass Completions
25
Yards Passing
347
TD Passes
4
Long Pass
64
Receptions
10
Yards Receiving
161
TD Receptions
2
Long Reception
64
Field Goals
2
Long Field Goal
39
Punts
8
Punting Avg
45.0
Long Punt
52
Punts inside 20
3
Long Punt Return
23
Long Kickoff Return
67
Tackles
14
Sacks
1.0
Tackles For Loss
2.5
Interceptions
1
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Marcus Hughes, Duquesne (Sept. 6)
Khairi Dickson, Saint Francis (Sept. 20)
Marcus Bagley, Saint Francis (Sept. 20)
Marcus Bagley, Saint Francis (Sept. 20)
Dillon Buechel, Duquesne (Sept. 6)
Dillon Buechel, Duquesne (Sept. 6)
Dillon Buechel, Duquesne (Sept. 6)
Wes Lunt, Illinois (Aug. 30)
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Chris King, Duquesne (Sept. 6)
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Lance Lenoir, Western Illinois (Oct. 11)
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Jon Treloar, Butler (Sept. 13)
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Chris Sullens, Missouri State (Oct. 4)
Lance Geesey, Saint Francis (Sept. 20)
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Kurran Blamey, Missouri State (Oct. 4)
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Mason Monheim, Illinois (Aug. 30)
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2014 Youngstown State Football Notes vs. Southern Illinois| #GoGuins/#YSUFootball
Series History vs. SOUTHern Illinois
All-Time Series Results
No. 25 | Youngstown State 28,
Southern Illinois 27
Sept. 28, 2013 • Carbondale, Ill.
Saluki Stadium | Att: 11,408
Score by Quarters
Youngstown State
Southern Illinois
1 2 3
7 7 0
7 20 0
YSU scored two fourth-quarter touchdowns to overcome a 13-point deficit and
defeat Southern Illinois 28-27 on Saturday
night at Saluki Stadium in Carbondale.
Senior QB Kurt Hess threw four touchdown passes in the win while Andre Stubbs
caught two and Nate Adams and Carson
Sharbaugh each caught one.
Trailing 27-14 in the fourth quarter, Hess
threw a 15-yard scoring toss to Adams with
9:30 left.
Behind 27-21, the Guins moved the ball
83 yards in 16 plays and tied the game when
Hess found Sharbaugh on a one-yard score
on fourth-and-goal. Joey Cejudo’s extra-point
gave the Penguins a 28-27 lead.
SIU had one last possession and advanced to the Penguins’ 41-yard line. However, Teven Williams stripped the ball from
SIU’s MyCole Pruitt and Donald D’Alesio
recovered it at the YSU 40 with just 43
seconds remaining to seal the victory.
It was the biggest fourth-quarter comeback for the Penguins since Nov. 2000.
4
14
0
Final
28
27
Team Statistics
YSU SIU
First Downs 23 24
Rushes
3629
Yards
132 104
Passes
25-3728-43
Yards
258 348
Total Plays
73 72
Total Yards 390 452
Avg. Play 5.3 6.3
Fumbles 21
Lost
1 1
Penalties 15
Yards
14 45
Punts
4-1583-129
Avg.
39.543.0
Punt Returns 3-15 2-5
Avg.
5.0 2.5
KO Returns 4-81 1-17
Avg.
20.217.0
INTs
00
Return Yds 0
0
TOP
32:5127:09
3rd Down 10-1611-15
4th Down
2-2 0-1
Sacks By
1-11 1-3
Scoring Summary
1st Quarter
SIU 8:30 • Malcolm Agnew 7-yard pass from Kory Faulkner (Thomas Kinney kick)
YSU 1:24 • Andre Stubbs 18-yard pass from Kurt Hess (Joey Cejudo kick)
2nd Quarter
YSU 1:24 • Stubbs 2-yard pass from Hess (Cejudo kick)
SIU 9:10 • John Lantz 14-yard pass from Faulkner (Kinney kick)
SIU 5:46 • Kyle Newquist 34-yard pass from Faulkner (Kinney kick
SIU 0:09 • LaStevens McKinney 2-yard pass from Faulkner (Kinney kick failed)
4th Quarter
YSU 9:30 • Nate Adams 14-yard pass from Hess (Cejudo kick)
YSU 1:50 • Carson Sharbaugh 2-yard pass from Hess (Cejudo kick)
Individual Statistics
RUSHING: Youngstown State • Martin Ruiz 20-87; Kurt Hess 5-27; Carson Sharbaugh 6-17;
Team 2-(0); Andrew Williams 1-(-1). Southern Illinois • Kory Faulkner 14-71; Malcolm Agnew
11-17; Tay Willis 3-11; LaStevens McKinney 1-5.
PASSING: Youngstown State • Kurt Hess 25-37-258. Southern Illinois • Kory Faulkner
28-43-348.
RECEIVING: Youngstown State • Andre Stubbs 5-46; Nate Adams 4-38; Christian Bryan
4-30; Michael Wheary 3-52; Martin Ruiz 3-50; Andrew Williams 3-23; Kevin Watts 1-18;
Carson Sharbaugh 1-1; Marcel Caver 1-0. Southern Illinois • MyCole Pruitt 8-83; LaStevens
McKinney 6-70; John Lantz 5-80; Tay Willis 3-20; Malcolm Agnew 2-24; Kyle Newquist 1-34;
Adam Fuehne 1-17; Ken Malcome 1-14; Billy Reed 1-6.
INTERCEPTIONS: Youngstown State • None. Southern Illinois • None.
Date
Oct. 2, 1965
Oct. 8, 1966
Nov. 4, 1967
Nov. 2, 1968
Sept. 27, 1969
Sept. 26, 1970
Sept. 27, 1986
Nov. 12, 1988
Nov. 8, 1997
Oct. 10, 1998
Oct. 9, 1999
Nov. 11, 2000
Nov. 3, 2001
Nov. 2, 2002
Nov. 8, 2003
Oct. 9, 2004
Nov. 5, 2005
Nov. 4, 2006
Oct. 6, 2007
Oct. 18, 2008
Oct. 24, 2009
Sept. 25, 2010
Oct. 15, 2011
Oct. 20, 2012
Sept. 28, 2013
LocationResult
Youngstown
W, 9-7
Carbondale
T, 21-21
Youngstown
W, 29-3
Carbondale
W, 18-15
Youngstown
L, 14-43
Carbondale
L, 20-45
Carbondale
L, 17-24
Youngstown
W, 31-14
Carbondale
W, 34-10
Youngstown
W, 34-21
Carbondale
W, 43-37 (OT)
Youngstown
L, 20-21
Carbondale
W, 31-7
Youngstown
W, 21-9
Carbondale
L, 17-24
Youngstown
L, 2-37
Carbondale
L, 17-31
Youngstown
W, 31-24
Carbondale
L, 17-24
Youngstown
L, 0-33
Carbondale
L, 8-27
Youngstown
W, 31-28
Carbondale
W, 35-23
Youngstown
L, 21-38
Carbondale
W, 28-27
Series Breakdown
YSU Leads 13-11-1
In Youngstown: YSU leads 7-5
In Carbondale: Tied 6-6-1
First Meeting: Oct. 2, 1965
Recent Meeting: Sept. 28, 2013
Most YSU Points in Series: 43 (1999)
Fewest YSU Points in Series: 0 (2008)
Most SIU Points in Series: 45 (1970)
Fewest SIU Points in Series: 3 (1967)
Largest YSU Margin of Victory: 26 (1967)
Largest SIU Margin of Victory: 35 (2004)
Series Facts
• YSU and Southern Illinois have played every season since 1997.
• Eleven meetings have been decided by a touchdown or less. YSU has
won six of those contests.
• Head Coach Eric Wolford is 3-1 vs. the Salukis
• Head Coach Dale Lennon is 3-3 vs. the Penguins
• YSU has scored 549 points, an average of 21.9 per game.
• SIU has scored 593 points, an average of 23.7 per game.
• The Penguins are 11-1-1 when scoring 21-or-more points and 9-0
when scoring at least 29.
• YSU is 2-10 against the SIU when scoring 20-or-fewer points, including
nine straight losses (wins in 1965 and 1968).
• Southern Illinois is 11-6 when scoring at least 21 points.
• SIU has scored 23-or-more points in the last 11 meetings.
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