North Dakota Fighting Hawks vs. Youngstown State Penguins: 2024 Week 9 Recap

Quick answer

Youngstown State Penguins defeated North Dakota Fighting Hawks 41–40 in Week 9, 2024. Final score: North Dakota Fighting Hawks 40, Youngstown State Penguins 41.

Game summary

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	OT	Final
North Dakota Fighting Hawks	6	12	6	6	6	40
Youngstown State Penguins	6	12	9	3	6	41

Stars of the game

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

Passing

• Simon Romfo (North Dakota) — 219.0 yds · 3 TD · +0.77 EPA/play +18.38 EPA
• Beau Brungard (Youngstown State) — 54.0 yds · 1 TD · +0.13 EPA/play +1.92 EPA

Rushing

• Beau Brungard (Youngstown State) — 190.0 yds · 3 TD +1.12 EPA
• Ethan Wright (Youngstown State) — 93.0 yds +0.14 EPA
• Tyshon King (Youngstown State) — 65.0 yds · 1 TD -0.11 EPA

Receiving

• Bo Belquist (North Dakota) — 10 rec · 120.0 yds +1.31 EPA
• Nick Kupfer (North Dakota) — 3 rec · 32.0 yds +1.27 EPA
• Cyrus Traugh (Youngstown State) — 3 rec · 27.0 yds +2.08 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Simon Romfo	North Dakota	26	73.1%	219	3	+0.77	+18.38
Beau Brungard	Youngstown State	15	53.3%	54	1	+0.13	+1.92

Team EPA comparison

Stat	North Dakota	Youngstown State
Plays	67	62
EPA / play	+0.286	+0.322
Total EPA	+17.72	+18.35
Success rate	49.3%	54.8%
Pass EPA / play	+0.766	+0.128
Rush EPA / play	-0.017	+0.391
Yards	371	402

Drive chart

Key possessions and results.

Qtr	Offense	Plays	Yards	EPA	Result
Q1	Youngstown State	13	75	+6.17	Pass TD
Q1	North Dakota	7	70	+5.83	Rush TD
Q1	Youngstown State	2	-6	-4.62	Interception
Q1	North Dakota	11	59	+4.49	Rush TD
Q2	Youngstown State	10	86	+7.05	Rush TD
Q2	North Dakota	11	95	+7.41	Pass TD
Q2	Youngstown State	8	72	+6.18	Rush TD
Q2	North Dakota	1	-1	-0.96	Ended
Q3	North Dakota	9	33	+0.12	Pass TD
Q3	Youngstown State	9	75	+6.41	Rush TD
Q3	North Dakota	3	-6	-3.05	Punt
Q3	Youngstown State	3	8	-2.15	Field goal
Q3	North Dakota	13	65	+5.15	Rush TD
Q4	Youngstown State	3	2	-2.27	Punt
Q4	North Dakota	6	32	-0.39	Punt
Q4	Youngstown State	9	65	+1.58	Field goal

Biggest EPA swings

1. Q2 · Youngstown State Penguins · Beau Brungard rushes 28 yards for a touchdown (+5.59 EPA)
2. Q2 · North Dakota Fighting Hawks · Simon Romfo pass to Isaiah Smith for a touchdown (19 yards) (+4.18 EPA)
3. Q3 · North Dakota Fighting Hawks · Punt for 35 yards (-3.61 EPA)
4. Q4 · North Dakota Fighting Hawks · Quincy Vaughn rushes for 1 yard (4th & 1) (+3.61 EPA)
5. Q4 · North Dakota Fighting Hawks · Simon Romfo pass to Nick Kupfer for 21 yards (3rd & 11) (+3.58 EPA)
6. Q1 · Youngstown State Penguins · Beau Brungard pass intercepted (-3.44 EPA)
7. Q1 · North Dakota Fighting Hawks · Simon Romfo pass to Bo Belquist for 31 yards (3rd & 12) (+3.25 EPA)
8. Q1 · Youngstown State Penguins · Beau Brungard pass to Cyrus Traugh for a touchdown (7 yards) (+3.17 EPA)

Key takeaways

• Youngstown State Penguins controlled the final (41–40) in Week 9.
• Passing edge: Simon Romfo (North Dakota) — 219.0 yds, 3 TD.
• EPA edge: Youngstown State at 0.322 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 North Dakota Fighting Hawks vs Youngstown State Penguins?

North Dakota Fighting Hawks 40, Youngstown State Penguins 41 in Week 9 of the 2024 college football season.

Who won North Dakota Fighting Hawks vs Youngstown State Penguins?

Youngstown State Penguins won with a final score of 40–41.

Where can I find the North Dakota Fighting Hawks vs Youngstown State Penguins box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=401634203.

Who led North Dakota Fighting Hawks vs Youngstown State Penguins in passing?

Simon Romfo (North Dakota) led passers with 219.0 yards and 3 touchdowns.

Full analytics box score

Explore every snap, drive chart, and the interactive scoring map for North Dakota Fighting Hawks at Youngstown State Penguins in FantasyHQ CFB Analytics Box & Scores.