Youngstown State Penguins

YSU has been particularly successful in and is most recognized for football. One of the leading programs in NCAA DIVISION 1-AA YSU has won four national championships, second only to GEORGIA SOUTHERN The Penguins claimed the titles in 1991, 1993, 1994 and 1997, and earned runner-up titles in 1992 and 1999. They were coached through this era by JIM TRESSEL who left the university following the 2000 season to coach at OHIO STATE His successor, current coach Jon Heacock, has not won a national championship, but has delivered consistent seasons and took them to a national semifinal appearance in 2006 (losing to eventual national champion Appalachian State In all, YSU has made 11 playoff appearances since I-AA was initiated in 1978.

                        Good Luck To the Youngstown State Penguins

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