Youngstown State Penguins 28–27 Western Illinois Leathernecks: Final Score & Recap | Week 8, 2022

Quick answer

Youngstown State Penguins defeated Western Illinois Leathernecks 28–27 in Week 8, 2022. Final score: Youngstown State Penguins 28, Western Illinois Leathernecks 27.

Game summary

Youngstown State Penguins edged Western Illinois Leathernecks 28–27 in Week 8 of the 2022 season.

Scoring: 6 touchdowns, 4 field goals across 10 plays.
Passing leader: Clay Bruno (Western Illinois) — 116.0 pass yds, 3 TD, +1.58 EPA/play.
Rushing leader: Jaleel McLaughlin — 76.0 yds, 1 TD.
Receiving leader: Naseim Brantley — 5 rec, 66.0 yds.
EPA edge: Western Illinois (+0.506/play) vs Youngstown State (-0.261/play).

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
Youngstown State Penguins	3	6	0	15	28
Western Illinois Leathernecks	0	6	6	12	27

Scoring Map

Each pin marks a score on the field — TDs in the end zone, field goals near the kick line.

YSUYoungstown State Penguins

+3OPP 23

+3OPP 13

+3OPP 25

WIUWestern Illinois Leathernecks

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Scoring timeline

10 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

Youngstown State
Q1FG
Points+3
Yard line
OPP 8
Score
3-0
Field goal good from 25 yards
Western Illinois
Q2TD
TSTaj Sanders
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
3-6
Clay Bruno pass to Taj Sanders for a touchdown (6 yards)
Youngstown State
Q2TD
JMJaleel McLaughlin
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
9-6
Jaleel McLaughlin rushes 14 yards for a touchdown
Western Illinois
Q3FG
Points+3
Yard line
OPP 23
Score
9-9
Field goal good from 40 yards
Western Illinois
Q3FG
Points+3
Yard line
OPP 13
Score
9-12
Field goal good from 30 yards
Youngstown State
Q4TD
DRDra Rushton
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
15-12
Dra Rushton rushes 14 yards for a touchdown
Western Illinois
Q4TD
NBNaseim Brantley
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
15-18
Clay Bruno pass to Naseim Brantley for a touchdown (25 yards)
Western Illinois
Q4TD
NBNaseim Brantley
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
15-24
Clay Bruno pass to Naseim Brantley for a touchdown (5 yards)
Youngstown State
Q4TD
BOBryce Oliver
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
21-24
Mitch Davidson pass to Bryce Oliver for a touchdown (40 yards)
Youngstown State
Q4FG
Points+3
Yard line
OPP 25
Score
24-24
Field goal good from 42 yards

Stars of the game

Top passers, rushers, and receivers from cfbfastR play-by-play.

Passing

Clay Bruno (Western Illinois) — 116.0 yds · 3 TD · +1.58 EPA/play +17.39 EPA
Paddy Lynch (Youngstown State) — 0.0 yds · -0.41 EPA/play -0.41 EPA
Mitch Davidson (Youngstown State) — 108.0 yds · 1 TD · -0.20 EPA/play -2.22 EPA

Rushing

Jaleel McLaughlin (Youngstown State) — 76.0 yds · 1 TD +0.96 EPA
Dra Rushton (Youngstown State) — 48.0 yds · 1 TD +0.65 EPA
Ludovick Choquette (Western Illinois) — 33.0 yds +0.15 EPA

Receiving

Naseim Brantley (Western Illinois) — 5 rec · 66.0 yds +0.73 EPA
Latrell Fordham (Youngstown State) — 1 rec · 8.0 yds -0.49 EPA
Bryce Oliver (Youngstown State) — 1 rec · 40.0 yds +0.50 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Clay Bruno	Western Illinois	11	72.7%	116	3	+1.58	+17.39
Paddy Lynch	Youngstown State	1	100.0%	0	0	-0.41	-0.41
Mitch Davidson	Youngstown State	11	72.7%	108	1	-0.20	-2.22
incomplete	Western Illinois	6	0.0%	0	0	-1.06	-6.36
incomplete	Youngstown State	6	0.0%	0	0	-1.23	-7.36

Team EPA comparison

Stat	Youngstown State	Western Illinois
Plays	34	31
EPA / play	-0.261	+0.506
Total EPA	-8.86	+15.70
Success rate	47.1%	51.6%
Pass EPA / play	-0.555	+0.649
Rush EPA / play	+0.071	+0.334
Yards	224	195

Drive chart

Key possessions and results.

Qtr	Offense	Plays	Yards	EPA	Result
Q1	Western Illinois	6	24	-0.85	Ended
Q1	Youngstown State	11	72	+1.65	Ended
Q1	Western Illinois	5	21	+1.62	Ended
Q1	Youngstown State	4	1	-4.71	Ended
Q1	Western Illinois	7	55	+4.85	Ended
Q1	Youngstown State	0	0	—	Field goal
Q1	Youngstown State	3	32	0.00	Punt
Q2	Western Illinois	7	42	+3.81	Pass TD
Q2	Youngstown State	2	0	-2.03	Punt
Q2	Youngstown State	1	14	+4.65	Rush TD
Q3	Youngstown State	1	13	+0.94	Ended
Q3	Western Illinois	4	23	+0.32	Field goal
Q3	Youngstown State	1	2	-8.22	Fumble
Q3	Western Illinois	0	0	—	Field goal
Q4	Youngstown State	6	30	-2.45	Ended
Q4	Youngstown State	2	20	+1.84	Rush TD

Biggest EPA swings

Q3 · Youngstown State Penguins · Fumble (-8.22 EPA)
Q1 · Western Illinois Leathernecks · Punt (-5.0 EPA)
Q2 · Youngstown State Penguins · Jaleel McLaughlin rushes 14 yards for a touchdown (+4.65 EPA)
Q4 · Youngstown State Penguins · Mitch Davidson pass intercepted (-4.62 EPA)
Q4 · Youngstown State Penguins · Mitch Davidson pass to Bryce Oliver for a touchdown (40 yards) (+4.49 EPA)
Q1 · Youngstown State Penguins · Mitch Davidson pass to Jaleel McLaughlin for 35 yards (2nd & 16) (+3.7 EPA)
Q3 · Western Illinois Leathernecks · Clay Bruno pass to Jafar Armstrong for 23 yards (3rd & 18) (+3.25 EPA)
Q2 · Youngstown State Penguins · Punt for 7 yards (-3.22 EPA)

Key takeaways

Youngstown State Penguins controlled the final (28–27) in Week 8.
Passing edge: Clay Bruno (Western Illinois) — 116.0 yds, 3 TD.
EPA edge: Western Illinois at 0.506 EPA/play.
Full EPA, scoring map, and play-by-play live in CFB Analytics Box & Scores.

Frequently asked questions

What was the final score of Youngstown State Penguins vs Western Illinois Leathernecks?

Youngstown State Penguins 28, Western Illinois Leathernecks 27 in Week 8 of the 2022 college football season.

Who won Youngstown State Penguins vs Western Illinois Leathernecks?

Youngstown State Penguins won with a final score of 28–27.

Where can I find the Youngstown State Penguins vs Western Illinois Leathernecks box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=401420825.

Who led Youngstown State Penguins vs Western Illinois Leathernecks in passing?

Clay Bruno (Western Illinois) led passers with 116.0 yards and 3 touchdowns.

Full analytics box score

Explore every snap, drive chart, and the interactive scoring map for Youngstown State Penguins at Western Illinois Leathernecks in FantasyHQ CFB Analytics Box & Scores.