CFB

Youngstown State 28, at Southern Illinois 16

Saturday, October 3, 2026 · Final · Championship Subdivision

Championship Subdivision 1 2 3 4 PTS

Youngstown State Penguins

5-2 · W3 · #98 (1424 ELO +49)

0 7 14 7 28

Southern Illinois Salukis

3-4 · L2 · #138 (1260 ELO -49)

3 7 0 6 16

Saluki Stadium · Carbondale, IL

Youngstown State rides balanced attack past Southern Illinois on road

CARBONDALE, Ill. (Interstat) — Youngstown State defeated Southern Illinois 28-16 in an NCAA Football Championship Division game Saturday at Saluki Stadium. The visiting Penguins improved to 4-2 this season, while the Salukis fell to 3-3. Youngstown State combined an efficient passing game with a steady rushing attack and a defense that made timely stops. Southern Illinois moved the ball through the air but could not keep pace after the Penguins took control in the second half. The game featured a combined 44 points and a late defensive stand by the Penguins. Beau Brungard paced Youngstown State, completing 20 of 29… Read more...

Top Statlines

DJ Williams SIU 35/19-288yd 19run-8yd 2rec-11yd 2td
Beau Brungard YSU 29/20-219yd 16run-69yd 1td 1td
Chandler Chapman SIU 11run-49yd

Forecasting

ELO Probability YSU 61.2%

Spread SIU -4

Projected Score SIU 56 YSU 44

Money Line SIU +148/YSU -185

Over/Under 64.5 (Under)