Youngstown State Penguins 41–44 Northern Iowa Panthers: Final Score & Recap | Week 5, 2023

Quick answer

Northern Iowa Panthers defeated Youngstown State Penguins 44–41 in Week 5, 2023. Final score: Youngstown State Penguins 41, Northern Iowa Panthers 44.

Game summary

Northern Iowa Panthers edged Youngstown State Penguins 44–41 in Week 5 of the 2023 season.

Scoring: 11 touchdowns, 3 field goals across 14 plays.
Passing leader: Mitch Davidson (Youngstown State) — 325.0 pass yds, 2 TD, +0.55 EPA/play.
Rushing leader: Tyjahree Edwards — 124.0 yds, 1 TD.
Receiving leader: Bryce Oliver — 7 rec, 111.0 yds.
EPA edge: Northern Iowa (+0.175/play) vs Youngstown State (+0.172/play).

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
Youngstown State Penguins	9	3	12	12	41
Northern Iowa Panthers	6	12	3	18	44

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 21

+3OPP 23

UNINorthern Iowa Panthers

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Scoring timeline

14 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

Youngstown State
Q1FG
Points+3
Yard line
OPP 21
Score
3-0
Field goal good from 38 yards
Youngstown State
Q1TD
MDMitch Davidson
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
9-0
Mitch Davidson rushes 6 yards for a touchdown
Northern Iowa
Q1TD
LPLayne Pryor
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
9-6
Theo Day pass to Layne Pryor for a touchdown (13 yards)
Northern Iowa
Q2TD
JEJaiden Ellis-Lahey
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
9-12
Theo Day pass to Jaiden Ellis-Lahey for a touchdown (2 yards)
Northern Iowa
Q2TD
NBNaran Buntin
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
9-18
Theo Day pass to Naran Buntin for a touchdown (32 yards)
Youngstown State
Q2FG
Points+3
Yard line
OPP 21
Score
12-18
Field goal good from 38 yards
Northern Iowa
Q3FG
Points+3
Yard line
OPP 23
Score
12-21
Field goal good from 40 yards
Youngstown State
Q3TD
DRDra Rushton
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
18-21
Dra Rushton rushes 1 yard for a touchdown
Youngstown State
Q3TD
TKTyshon King
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
24-21
Tyshon King rushes 1 yard for a touchdown
Northern Iowa
Q4TD
SSSam Schnee
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
24-27
Theo Day pass to Sam Schnee for a touchdown (30 yards)
Northern Iowa
Q4TD
TETyjahree Edwards
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
24-33
Tyjahree Edwards rushes 30 yards for a touchdown
Youngstown State
Q4TD
BOBryce Oliver
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
30-33
Mitch Davidson pass to Bryce Oliver for a touchdown (5 yards)
Northern Iowa
Q4TD
TDTheo Day
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
30-39
Theo Day rushes 1 yard for a touchdown
Youngstown State
Q4TD
LHLuke Hensley
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
36-39
Mitch Davidson pass to Luke Hensley for a touchdown (9 yards)

Stars of the game

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

Passing

Mitch Davidson (Youngstown State) — 325.0 yds · 2 TD · +0.55 EPA/play +18.72 EPA
Theo Day (Northern Iowa) — 308.0 yds · 4 TD · +0.69 EPA/play +17.92 EPA
Noah Pettinger (Northern Iowa) — 0.0 yds · -0.32 EPA/play -0.32 EPA

Rushing

Tyjahree Edwards (Northern Iowa) — 124.0 yds · 1 TD +0.00 EPA
Dra Rushton (Youngstown State) — 34.0 yds · 1 TD -0.01 EPA
Tyshon King (Youngstown State) — 33.0 yds · 1 TD -0.41 EPA

Receiving

Bryce Oliver (Youngstown State) — 7 rec · 111.0 yds +0.93 EPA
Max Tomczak (Youngstown State) — 7 rec · 51.0 yds +0.23 EPA
C.J. Charleston (Youngstown State) — 5 rec · 88.0 yds +0.45 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Mitch Davidson	Youngstown State	34	88.2%	325	2	+0.55	+18.72
Theo Day	Northern Iowa	26	80.8%	308	4	+0.69	+17.92
Noah Pettinger	Northern Iowa	1	0.0%	0	0	-0.32	-0.32
Beau Brungard	Youngstown State	1	100.0%	1	0	-0.47	-0.47
incomplete	Youngstown State	6	0.0%	0	0	-0.86	-5.17
incomplete	Northern Iowa	6	0.0%	0	0	-1.14	-6.84

Team EPA comparison

Stat	Youngstown State	Northern Iowa
Plays	65	56
EPA / play	+0.172	+0.175
Total EPA	+11.18	+9.81
Success rate	52.3%	46.4%
Pass EPA / play	+0.289	+0.326
Rush EPA / play	-0.041	-0.041
Yards	418	436

Drive chart

Key possessions and results.

Qtr	Offense	Plays	Yards	EPA	Result
Q1	Youngstown State	4	67	+2.08	Field goal
Q1	Northern Iowa	3	-1	-3.75	Punt
Q1	Youngstown State	9	50	+3.54	Rush TD
Q1	Northern Iowa	8	79	+4.59	Pass TD
Q1	Youngstown State	3	-3	-3.52	Punt
Q1	Northern Iowa	6	73	+5.85	Pass TD
Q2	Youngstown State	3	-2	-4.90	Interception
Q2	Northern Iowa	3	55	+4.82	Pass TD
Q2	Youngstown State	7	30	-0.54	Punt
Q2	Northern Iowa	6	35	-0.67	Punt
Q2	Youngstown State	7	45	+0.05	Field goal
Q2	Northern Iowa	9	50	-0.05	Field goal
Q3	Youngstown State	3	5	-2.55	Punt
Q3	Northern Iowa	3	-9	-3.98	Punt
Q3	Youngstown State	3	9	+2.08	Rush TD
Q3	Northern Iowa	3	-7	-3.45	Punt

Biggest EPA swings

Q3 · Northern Iowa Panthers · Theo Day pass intercepted (-5.55 EPA)
Q1 · Youngstown State Penguins · Mitch Davidson pass to Bryce Oliver for 61 yards (1st & 10) (+4.58 EPA)
Q1 · Northern Iowa Panthers · Theo Day pass to Jaiden Ellis-Lahey for 40 yards (2nd & 9) (+4.15 EPA)
Q3 · Northern Iowa Panthers · Theo Day pass to Sam Schnee for 22 yards (3rd & 11) (+4.02 EPA)
Q1 · Youngstown State Penguins · Kickoff (+3.72 EPA)
Q3 · Northern Iowa Panthers · Kickoff (+3.35 EPA)
Q4 · Youngstown State Penguins · Mitch Davidson pass to Luke Hensley for a touchdown (9 yards) (+3.33 EPA)
Q4 · Northern Iowa Panthers · Tyjahree Edwards rushes 30 yards for a touchdown (+3.25 EPA)

Key takeaways

Northern Iowa Panthers controlled the final (44–41) in Week 5.
Passing edge: Mitch Davidson (Youngstown State) — 325.0 yds, 2 TD.
EPA edge: Northern Iowa at 0.175 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 Northern Iowa Panthers?

Youngstown State Penguins 41, Northern Iowa Panthers 44 in Week 5 of the 2023 college football season.

Who won Youngstown State Penguins vs Northern Iowa Panthers?

Northern Iowa Panthers won with a final score of 41–44.

Where can I find the Youngstown State Penguins vs Northern Iowa Panthers box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=401540407.

Who led Youngstown State Penguins vs Northern Iowa Panthers in passing?

Mitch Davidson (Youngstown State) led passers with 325.0 yards and 2 touchdowns.

Full analytics box score

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