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Youngstown State's big day against Duquesne warrants attention, but the September 26 matchup calls for a pass at the supplied SportsJaw prices.
Youngstown State hosts the South Dakota Coyotes on September 26 in the 2026 college football season. The Penguins' September 15 team notes confirm that home matchup, separate from their September 19 conference opener against South Dakota State.
Youngstown State demonstrated considerable offensive production in its September 12 win over Duquesne, finishing with 603 yards in a 70-13 victory. Beau Brungard completed 20 of 23 passes for 290 yards and six touchdowns, while rushing for 111 yards and two more scores.
Lynn Wyche-El contributed five catches for 77 yards and two touchdowns. Bryan Hunt added five receptions for 64 yards and a touchdown. Those results show how productive the Penguins were against Duquesne; they do not establish how efficiently that offense will operate against South Dakota.
SportsJaw lists South Dakota at -375 moneyline and -9.5 (-115) on the spread. Youngstown State is +275 moneyline and +9.5 (-105). The total is 58.5, with over 58.5 (-115) and under 58.5 (-105).
Taking the Penguins with the points requires a stronger assessment of both teams than these reports provide. The available reporting supplies no comparable South Dakota performance statistics, and Youngstown State's September 12 offensive output cannot establish a covering edge by itself.
The same limitation applies to the total. A 70-point performance makes scoring potential relevant, but neither over nor under 58.5 is supported without a fuller picture of the opposing offense and defense. These reports also predate the September 19 games, leaving another gap before the September 26 matchup.
Pass. The evidence supports describing Youngstown State's recent offensive success, but it does not support selecting a winner, projecting a score, or recommending a wager at these prices.